Travelin' Man

Guidebook Author and TV Host Rick Steves on Why Traveling the World Is a 'Political Act'

"When you travel, the most valuable souvenir you bring home is a broader perspective."

01/31/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

To the Rescue

Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Will Go On After All

A circa-1916 residence in Bungalow Hill is replacement after original home falls through.

01/30/2020 By Ilene Denton

Love Matches

Four Great Gifts for Valentine's Day—or Any Day

Buy for your loved ones or keep them for yourself.

01/30/2020 By Megan McDonald

How to Save a Life

Simulated Teenagers Are Training Sarasota County School Staff to Help Troubled Students

The new training is a response to a spreading mental health crisis among young Americans.

01/30/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Under the Big Top

Circus Sarasota Entertains Thousands Each Season. But First, It Needs That Tent

How did the tent get there? How big is it? Who made it? We asked circus tent master Luis Garcia those questions and more.

01/30/2020 By Kay Kipling

Construction

Halfacre Construction Company Completes New Veterinary Clinic

The 6,300-square-foot facility houses a full-scale medical center outfitted with seven exam rooms, a surgery suite, a full laboratory, a dental suite and a spacious reception area.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Group Nets More Than $65 Million in Closed Sales

The Ackerman Group was also ranked No. 1 team in Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2019.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Children First Names New Board Leadership for 2020

Children First provides Head Start and Early Head Start services to Sarasota County residents.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Real Estate Attorney Joins Blalock Walters

Timothy Shaw expands the firm's real estate practice group.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Siesta Key Marina Sold

The marina will be renamed Safe Harbor Siesta Key.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Sheriff Tom Knight Elected as Special Advisor to Board of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation

Knight is Sarasota County's 10th sheriff and has served since Jan. 6, 2009.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Martin J. Kossoff Honored in Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List

Kossoff is the founder and chairman of Allegiant Private Advisors.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Harmar Leases 19,000-Square-Foot Office Space in Sarasota

The company is a manufacturer of wheelchair and scooter vehicle lifts and other accessibility equipment.

01/28/2020 By Staff

Pardon my take

Mote Otters Make Super Bowl Picks

Huck, Pippi and Jane offer their takes on who's going to win Super Bowl LIV this Sunday.

01/28/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Health News

New Tidewell Care Center Opens at Venice Regional Bayfront Health

The Tidewell Care Center is located on the hospital’s fourth floor and features seven private rooms.

01/27/2020 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Florida Digestive Health Specialists Adds GI Doctor to Sarasota Practice

Dr. Ronald Andari is fluent in Spanish, English and Arabic.

01/27/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Wealth Advisors Named to Forbes Best-in-State List

Aimee Cogan and Ernie Garcia both work in Morgan Stanley's Sarasota office.

01/24/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

The Lake Club Set Sales Record in 2019

The Lake Club netted $85 million in sales last year.

01/24/2020 By Staff

Roadside Oasis

Remodeled Service Station Becomes Cool New Bodega and Restaurant

Whitney's opened earlier this week near the northern tip of Longboat Key.

01/24/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Fast Track

Duff Rubin Named General Manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

Rubin will be based in the company's Sarasota office.

01/23/2020 By Staff