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Mr. Chatterbox

Small Space Living: Big Charm in a Tiny Trailer

Don and Lorraine Kreuzburg are proud of their tiny Braden Castle home.

05/02/2016 By Robert Plunket

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Siesta Key Lookout Station

A new pavilion on Siesta Key offers great views of the Gulf.

05/02/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

The New Migration

A New Wave of Prominent African-American Retirees is Enriching and Changing Our City.

A welcome wave of African-American retirees is making its mark on our city.

04/29/2016 By Susan Burns Photography by Barbara Banks

#BestofSarasota2016

Best of Sarasota 2016: Readers' Choice

You all have spoken: Here are the winners of our 2016 Best of Sarasota readers survey.

04/29/2016 By Sarasota Magazine Staff

Real estate

Freddie Mac Newsletter Examines Impact of Rising Sea Levels

'Between $66 billion and $160 billion worth of real estate is expected to be below sea level by 2050,' the report states.

04/29/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Attorney Earns AV Preeminent Rating

Michelle Lajoie Hermey of Fergeson, Skipper, Shaw, Keyser, Baron & Tirabassi, P.A., recently received the rating.

04/29/2016 Research by staff

Congress

Rep. Buchanan Supports Measure Intended to Widen Access to Flood Insurance

The legislation passed the U.S. House with unanimous, bipartisan support; it now goes to the Senate for consideration.

04/29/2016 Research by staff

Promotions

El Conquistador Tennis Club Names General Manager

Erin Hurter was recently promoted to the role of general manager of the United Tennis Club & Academy at El Conquistador.

04/29/2016 Research by staff

Fashion

Jackie Rogers Discusses Must-Have Business Handbags on Suncoast View

In a Friday appearance on ABC 7, Rogers showed off handbag finds from the March issue of 941CEO.

04/29/2016 Research by staff

Biz Rules

EB-5 Visas That Attract Wealthy Foreigners are Up for Review

Concerns about fraud and a lack of oversight could cause changes for those who want to obtain EB-5 visas.

04/29/2016 By Lori Johnston

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Food & Drink

New Sarasota Brewery Opens

Calusa Brewing Co., Sarasota's newest brewery, opened its doors Thursday.

04/28/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Garden harvests, help with taxes and fundraisers galore.

04/28/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

An Evening of Cocktails, Dinner and Live Entertainment

The Loveland Gala: Silver Key Soiree takes place Saturday, May 14.

04/28/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

Deals include $16.7 million for an apartment complex, $495,000 for industrial space and $342,000 for a future daycare.

04/28/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Rowing Park Nonprofit CEO Resigns

Paul Blackketter—the president and CEO of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, the nonprofit that oversees Nathan Benderson Park—resigned Thursday.

04/28/2016 Research by staff

Lessons On Leadership

Understanding Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace

It’s not just what you say, but how you say it.

04/28/2016 By Joan Lowery

Tourism

North Port City Commission Approves Parks and Recreation Plan

The plan calls for improving existing parks around the city and positioning the city as an ecotourism destination, with opportunities for paddling, hiking and swimming.

04/27/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Sarasota Attorneys Write Florida Bar Practice Manual Chapter

Attorneys Richard Gans and J. Allison Archbold recently co-authored a chapter titled "Retirement and Other Savings Accounts."

04/27/2016 Research by staff

Food

County Workshops Outline Potential Changes to Food Truck Rules

The changes are scheduled to be discussed by the Sarasota County Planning Commission on Thursday, May 5.

04/27/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Report Details $22.5 Million Economic Impact of De Soto National Memorial

In 2015, 316,270 visitors spent $16 million in communities near the park.

04/27/2016 Research by staff

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