Rosy Rosemary

A New Condo Development Is Headed to The Rosemary District

Although zoned for commercial, the owners have chosen instead to build a 24-unit, seven-floor condominium tower on Seventh Street.

03/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

Hidden Details to Look for When Buying Engagement Rings

The Tiny, Meaningful Touches That Make a Ring Truly Special

03/17/2025

Advantage Point

How to Choose the Perfect Heart Rings for Every Occasion

Find the Heart Ring That Matches Your Love, Style, and Story

03/17/2025

Magic M.D.

Dr. Howard Cohen Brings Close-Up Magic to Sarasota

By day, Cohen treats patients here in town. By night, as magician Howard Stevens, he conjures wonder, one sleight of hand at a time.

03/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Grape Expectations

The Sarasota Wine Festival Returns on March 22

The festival—now in its second year—has partnered with the Women's Resource Center and is providing complimentary vendor booths to women entrepreneurs.

03/14/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Jump!

Sarasota Native Michael Tucci Is Bringing an Adrenaline-Fueled Playground to Lakewood Ranch

Tucci—a drummer, tennis pro, EMT and serial entrepreneur—is set to open the nation’s largest Urban Air Adventure Park

03/13/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

Beyond the Bottle: Unexpected Ways to Use Sriracha in Your Sarasota Kitchen

Creative Ways to Spice Up Your Cooking with Sarasota’s Favorite Hot Sauce

03/13/2025

Fast Track

SMH Ranked Among World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek

Plus: Sarasota Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner receives a national award, FST officially names its new arts plaza, and more.

03/10/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $8 Million in Grants

Plus, Season of Sharing raises $7.2 million, Planned Parenthood raises nearly $900,000 at its annual dinner, and more.

03/10/2025 By Staff

Hitting the High Notes

Sarasota Opera Announces 2025-2026 Anniversary Season

The organization will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House in April 2026.

03/10/2025 By Staff

Advantage Point

Sarasota’s Music Festivals: How Artists Can Maximize Their Reach Beyond the Stage

Turning Festival Performances into Long-Term Fan Engagement and Growth

03/10/2025

History Now

With New Land Deal, Sarasota African American Cultural Center Moves Closer to Becoming Reality

City of Sarasota commissioners approved an "option to purchase" deal this week, paving the way for the long-awaited museum and arts hub.

03/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Flower Power

Flower Child, a Healthy Restaurant Concept, Is Coming to Lakewood Ranch

Flower Child is opening its first Florida restaurant on University Parkway.

03/05/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Advantage Point

Protecting The Industry From Cyber Threats: Casino And Player Security

Strengthening Digital Defenses in the High-Stakes World of Online Casinos

03/05/2025

Q & A

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Jonathan Eig to Speak in Sarasota on Thursday

The acclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. biographer will give a talk as part of the Boxser Diversity Initiative's Building Bridges Discussion Series.

03/04/2025 By Megan McDonald

Woot Woot

Sarasota Builders Won Big at This Year’s National Association of Home Builders Awards

Nautilus Custom Homes, Perrone Construction and Trinity Custom Homes stood out from the competition, taking home a total of ten awards.

03/04/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

The Dynamic World of Virtual Wagering Platforms

Exploring Innovation, Security, and Strategy in the Online Betting Revolution

03/03/2025

From the Archives

Death of an Art Dealer

The murder of a Palm Avenue gallery owner—who was found with her left hand resting atop a Sarasota Magazine article—sparked a lengthy investigation resulting in the arrest of Elton Brutus Murphy.

03/03/2025 By Kay Kipling

Fat Tuesday

Here's Where to Get Paczki, Just in Time for Fat Tuesday

We've got the lowdown on these deep-fried treats, as well as where to find them so you can satisfy your craving.

03/03/2025 By Chloé Cuyler

Branded Content

The Faces of Wealth Management

White Oaks Wealth Advisors

03/01/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio