Collateral Damage

What Are Natural Disasters Doing to Our Mental Health?

Hurricanes wreak havoc on our houses and businesses, but just as serious is the harm to our mental health.

05/30/2025 By Megan McDonald

Itadakimasu

Zōtō, an Upscale Japanese Restaurant, Is Coming to University Town Center

The owners of Tampa's Michelin-starred Kōsen are bringing their newest concept, which will focus izakaya on Japanese whisky, to Sarasota.

05/29/2025 By Lauren Jackson

North Trail Turn

A New Two-Tower Development Will Bring Penthouses—but Also Attainable Housing—to Sarasota’s North Trail

With twin towers, public perks and 40 attainable units, Saravela will add a new layer to the city's evolving skyline.

05/28/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Glass Act

Tervis Has Completely Moved Out of Its Venice HQ

The nearly 120,000-square-foot campus is now home to gaming software company Combat Waffle Studios Inc. and the Global Sports Institute.

05/26/2025 By Staff

Market Watch

'Too Many People Are Still Living in 2021': Home Inventory Climbs and Prices Fall

In April 2025, Sarasota County's median sale prices were $470,000 for single-family homes and $339,500 for condos; Manatee County reported medians of $464,000 and $300,220, respectively.

05/23/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Mira Mar 2.0

Sarasota City Commission Clears the Way for an 18-Story Mixed-Use Project to Move Forward

After hours of presentations from the applicant, opponents and public comment, commissioners unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment at yesterday's legislative meeting.

05/20/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

Building the Game: Sarasota County’s Sports Infrastructure Shapes Community Passion

How Sarasota’s fields, courts, and pools quietly power athletic dreams and unite fans beyond the spotlight.

05/16/2025

Advantage Point

8 Elegant Outdoor Wedding Ideas for Nature Lovers

Timeless tips and natural touches to create a sophisticated celebration under the open sky.

05/16/2025

Advantage Point

Building Brighter Futures: Paycom’s Commitment to Oklahoma Schools

How one Oklahoma company is investing in literacy, mentorship, STEM, and the arts to uplift students statewide.

05/16/2025

Advantage Point

What Sarasota Chefs Can Learn From Instagram Teens About Going Viral

How Sarasota’s culinary pros can turn their passion into online buzz — without selling out or learning TikTok dances.

05/16/2025

Plant People

A Selby Gardens Botanist Just Helped Discover Four New Plant Species

And one of them is named after Jennifer Rominiecki, Selby Gardens' president and CEO.

05/15/2025 By Megan McDonald

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Flower Child, a New Fast Casual Restaurant, Raises the Bar on Healthy, Fast-Casual Cuisine

The Arizona-based chain is owned by 11-time James Beard Award-nominee Sam Fox. It opened in Lakewood Ranch this week.

05/15/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Going Down

City Commissioners Uphold Appeal to Halt the 327-Foot Obsidian Condo Project

The commission cited incompatibility with city standards in a 4–1 vote following extensive public opposition and hours of testimony.

05/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

Rumble’s $20M Bitcoin Bet: What It Means for Sarasota’s Tech Scene

A bold investment signals Sarasota’s shift from beach town to blockchain frontier, with Rumble leading the charge toward tech innovation and digital independence.

05/14/2025

History's Here

Check Out the Winners of This Year’s Sarasota County Heritage Awards

The winners are champions of local historic preservation and adaptive reuse, historical research, archaeological conservancy and more.

05/13/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

Delicious Homemade Recipe Ideas for Sarasota Summer Picnics

Summertime is around the corner again, meaning picnics under the sun or stars. Add these recipes to your repertoire and wow your friends and family this season.

05/12/2025

Fast Track

Ilene Denton Named to Selby Foundation Board of Directors

Plus, the St. Regis Longboat Key is named “Project of the Year” by Associated Builders & Contractors and more.

05/12/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $6 Million in Grants

Plus, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards $322,450 to 29 nonprofits, and more.

05/12/2025 By Staff

Family Affair

A World Premiere Play Takes a Look at a Black Family Facing Change, Both Within and Without

“It’s about parents trying to reckon with their kids having grown into the people they are and having to really get to know each other,” says playwright Nia Akilah Robinson.

05/12/2025 By Kay Kipling

Advantage Point

Low-Maintenance Outdoor Solutions for Sarasota’s Climate

Smart landscaping strategies for sustainable, stress-free yards in Florida's sun-soaked environment

05/12/2025