Advantage Point

A Weekend in Sarasota: The Best Events to Nurture Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Recharge and Rejuvenate: A Mindful Weekend Guide to Sarasota's Best Events

12/01/2024

Palm Up

Another Condo Development Is Going Up in Downtown Sarasota

With five stories and 12 units, 625 Sarasota at The Palm broke ground last week. Prices start at around $2.5 million each.

11/26/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Caviar Wishes, Caviar Dreams

After a Tumultuous Year, a Fancy Buffet Is Exactly What We All Need

The Ritz-Carlton's annual holiday buffet is a relaxing afternoon of food, fun and friends.

11/25/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Gobble this

A List of Last-Minute Thanksgiving and Local Food Giveaways

As local residents continue to recover from the impacts of the recent hurricanes, local organizations are stepping up to provide food to those in need this week.

11/25/2024 By Staff Report

Start Spreading the News

The Best Shows, Exhibits, Talks and Performances Coming to Sarasota This Season

We’re in for another stellar arts season. Here are some of the shows and events we’re most jazzed about.

11/21/2024 By Kay Kipling

Comeback Story

After Back-to-Back Hurricanes, the Local Tourism Industry Focuses on Recovery

The hospitality industry was devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but business owners and employees say they’re on the mend.

11/20/2024 By Lauren Jackson

The Aftermath

Local Residents and Business Owners Pick Up the Pieces After a Catastrophic Hurricane Season

“You jump the first hurdle, then get a giant kick to the gut. That’s what’s been so traumatizing.”

11/20/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Love in the Time of Airplanes

Lee Kreindler Changed the Field of Aviation Law. In a New Book, His Wife Ruth Honors His Legacy.

Ruth Kreindler, 92, looks back on her husband’s legacy—and the groundbreaking impacts he had on the legal field.

11/20/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Gone But Not Forgotten

Hurricane Helene Destroyed the Iconic, Architecturally Significant Sanderling Cabanas on Siesta Key

For the families who gathered at the Paul Rudolph-designed cabanas, all that remains are the memories.

11/20/2024 By Ruth Lando

Up, Up and Away

Allegiant Adds Eight New Nonstop Flights From SRQ

Plus, SRQ's new Concourse A will open on Jan. 15, and the airport's longtime leader Rick Piccolo will retire next June.

11/20/2024 By Megan McDonald

Heart of a Lion

Saroo Brierley Brings His Extraordinary Life Story to Sarasota for This Year's PINC

Brierley is the author of the memoir "A Long Way Home," which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film starring Dev Patel as Brierley.

11/19/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Fast Track

Embracing Our Differences Names Patrick Arthur Jackson VP of Learning and Engagement

Plus, 25 local educators receive Barancik Foundation TIME fellowships, and more.

11/18/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Selby Foundation Awards Nearly Half a Million in Hurricane Relief Funds

Plus, the Hermitage raised $380,000 at its annual Artful Lobster lunch, and more.

11/18/2024 By Staff

Celebrating Eight Decades of Musical Excellence

Sarasota Concert Association’s 80th Anniversary Season Brings World-Class Performances to the Stage

11/18/2024

Sneak Peek

Inside Aster & Links, Downtown Sarasota's Newest Luxury Rental Development

Two 10-story buildings bring 420 units to the market, plus 50,000 square feet of retail space. Let's take a look inside.

11/15/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Vine and Dandy

UPDATE: Forks and Corks Tickets Go on Sale Nov. 12

This year's popular Grand Tasting caps off the festival on Sunday, Jan. 26.

11/11/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Engle-Would

New Residential Construction Is Breaking Ground in Englewood

PulteGroup is launching The Shores at Stillwater, a 256-unit residential development with prices starting in the mid-$300,000s. In this post-hurricane world, there could be increased demand for new construction.

11/08/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Let's Shellabrate!

Ocean Prime Will Open at The Quay in December

Ocean Prime founder and CEO Cameron Mitchell has owned a home in Sarasota for 20 years. He calls this Ocean Prime, the brand's 19th location, a "passion project."

11/08/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Born Again

The Oldest Home in Bradenton Is on the Market

Built in 1871 by some of the area's first settlers, the restored Tole Fogarty House proved history reigns. Now it can be yours for $2.15 million.