Q & A

Yoleidy Rosario-Hernandez on Warriors of Sarasota and Cultivating 'Spaces of Healing and Dialogue'

The documentary highlights the stories of women of color in Sarasota. It debuts at an event this Friday, Dec. 2.

11/30/2022 By Sylvia Whitman

Reunion Time

Perlman Music Program Suncoast Alum Randall Goosby Returns in Concert

The acclaimed young violinist performs Dec. 8 at the Sarasota Opera House. We talked with him about his PMP experiences and his career.

11/17/2022 By Kay Kipling

Tourney Time

Women’s Pro Baseball Is Coming to Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium Nov. 19-22

Ballplayers? We’ve got ballplayers.

11/07/2022 By Hannah Wallace

Healing Words

Husband of Charleston Shooting Victim Brings Message of Forgiveness to Sarasota

Rev. Anthony Thompson's wife Myra was one of the people killed in the racially motivated Mother Emanuel AME shooting in 2015.

10/10/2022 By Yasi Bahmanabadi

Open Court

Payne Park Tennis Center Is Expanding Its Hours

Just in time for cooler weather.

10/06/2022 By Isaac Eger

Before You Vote

What Will Sarasota County Commission Candidates Do to Address Our Beach Access Crisis?

We asked candidates to tell us what they think needs to be done to resolve the tension between beachgoers and property owners.

08/22/2022 By Isaac Eger

Preview

Urbanite Theatre Announces a Season of New Work

The schedule includes two world premieres and a range of comedy and drama.

08/10/2022 By Kay Kipling

Let's All Go to the Mall

Reyna's Taqueria Has Opened a New Location Inside Sarasota Square Mall

Opening in the quiet mall may seem like a risky venture, but Reyna's owner Gino Calleja is confident people will come.

05/13/2022 By Lauren Jackson

The Perfect Pairing

Mattison's Forty-One and Fess Parker Winery Team Up for Multi-Course Wine Dinner

The Sarasota restaurant and California winery will provide a paired dining experience as part of this year's Forks & Corks festivities.

05/11/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

I Dream of Smoothies

Dream Earth Bowls Opening First Storefront in Broadway Promenade

The smoothie bowl shop will be celebrating its grand opening tomorrow, April 29.

04/28/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Up and coming

Singer Aurora Newcomb Discusses Her New Single and Her 'Magical Folk-Punk' Sound

The Sarasota artist launched her music career at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

04/20/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Eggheads

Half a Dozen Facts About Eggs That Might Surprise You

Six egg-citing tidbits about eggs from Tim Clarkson of Arcadia's Grove Ladder Farm.

04/13/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

A Taste of the SEA

Mote Marine and UTC to Host Tasting Event at Nathan Benderson Park

In anticipation of the marine lab's new aquarium, an event with live music and light bites will be held this Thursday.

04/13/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

On a roll

A New Lobster Roll Business Is Coming to St. Armands Circle

Connecticut-based LobsterCraft will open its first Florida location in Sarasota later this month.

04/07/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Love Conquers All

Not Even a Hurricane Could Stop This Longboat Key Marriage Proposal

Vinny Loccisano decided there was no better time to propose to Ashleigh Tinney than during a hurricane.

07/08/2021 By Emma Moneuse

The Great Beyond

Eternal Reefs Offers a Unique, Eco-Friendly Way to Memorialize Your Loved Ones

The Sarasota-based company uses cremated remains to create reef balls that help marine life thrive.

06/30/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Grass appeal

Volunteers Work to Restore Salt Marsh Habitat at Robinson Preserve

Planting bucketfuls of grass creates habitat for birds and shelter for other types of wildlife.

06/09/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Music

Dottie Kelly Headlines This Year's Myakka River Blues Festival

The party takes places on on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.

05/25/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Get Cooking

Thanks to the Pandemic, Outdoor Kitchens Are More Popular Than Ever

More people are adding outdoor cooking spaces, taking the dining experience al fresco—from start to finish.

02/03/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Coronavirus

Calusa Brewing Starts New Weekly Facebook Livestreams

Miss hanging out in the taproom and chatting about beer? One Sarasota brewery has begun offering virtual hang sessions.

04/01/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker