Top 10 in 2022

10 Great Reads From a Year Full of Them

Our editor-in-chief picks some of his favorite stories from 2022.

12/28/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

A Year of the Arts

Sarasota's Top 10 Performances of 2022

We pulled together a short list of the best of the arts, theater and performance in Sarasota this year worthy of reminiscing or catching before they close.

12/27/2022 By Kay Kipling

Thanks for the Memories

Two Retiring Asolo Rep Leaders Reflect on Their Decades With the Theater

Producing artistic director Michael Donald Edwards and managing director Linda DiGabriele will step down from their posts in June 2023.

12/21/2022 By Kay Kipling

Making Spirits Bright

Tired of Eggnog? Try a Bushwacker Cocktail This Holiday Season Instead

Who needs milk and cookies when you can have a bushwacker mixed with hot cocoa instead?

12/21/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Protects 8 Acres in Charlotte County

The newly conserved land is adjacent to Don Pedro Island State Park.

12/19/2022 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Melissa Harris Named Commercial Realtor of the Year by Local Realtor Association

Plus, Longboat Key's Fire Station #92 receives two national awards.

12/19/2022 By Staff

Art for all

Will You Be The Free Little Art Gallery's Next Curator?

Sarasota's Free Little Art Gallery is closing its tiny doors on Dec. 25. Founder Judy Robertson is looking for its new home.

12/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

A Gift From the Gods

You Need the Bahi Hut's New Commemorative Mug in Your Life

A perfect gift for any fan of Sarasota history or culture, this mug will sell out fast.

12/15/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Politics

The Sarasota County School Board Votes Out Superintendent Brennan Asplen

At last night's meeting, board members voted 4-1 to move forward with a separation agreement with Asplen.

12/14/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Beachy Keen

Where to Find Florida-Themed Gifts That People Will Actually Want

These four shops cater to the Florida fanatic in your life.

12/13/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Conservation

Conservation Foundation’s Myakka Headwaters Preserve Grows by 69 Acres

The newly conserved land is adjacent to the existing 363-acre Myakka Headwaters Preserve—conserved in October 2020—where seven streams converge to create the Myakka River.

12/12/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors

Plus, the Sarasota EDC presented its annual awards and impact report and Turning Points was named Sarasota-Manatee Neighborhood Champion by Bank of America.

12/12/2022 By Staff

Loop-de-Loop

The New U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Roundabout Is Finally Here

Located at the base of the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota, the new roundabout will welcome motorists beginning Dec. 17.

12/12/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Turf War

Del Taco Has Opened in Bradenton and Sparked a War of Words With a Nearby Taco Bell

Del Taco is a California-based chain that serves terrific fast food tacos, burritos and more.

12/09/2022 By Lauren Jackson

All in Together Now

Bradenton’s Dead to the World Is a Rap Group, a Business, a Studio, a Concert Venue and Much, Much More

The collective is part of a burgeoning local rap scene that has the potential to break through to a wide audience.

12/09/2022 By Kevin Coval

The Big Reveal

Check Out the Winners of the Upcoming Embracing Our Differences Exhibit

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the annual outdoor art exhibit will tour Sarasota, North Port and Bradenton, starting next month.

12/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Holiday Home

Easy Holiday Decor Tips From the Pros

Deck the halls with decor tips from two local interior designers who know how to ring in the season.

12/07/2022 By Kim Doleatto

'Tis The Seasoning

These Local Shops Have The Best Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life

We shopped around for the best food gifts in town, perfect for the aspiring chef in your life.

12/07/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Article

Sarasota Opera Receives $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant

Plus, All Faiths Food Bank receives 51,000 cans of food for Hurricane Ian relief.

12/05/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Kelley Lavin Named Interim Director of Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County

Plus, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board names new officers and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation announces four new inductees.

12/05/2022 By Staff

Sarasota Magazine

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10 Great Reads From a Year Full of Them

Sarasota's Top 10 Performances of 2022

Two Retiring Asolo Rep Leaders Reflect on Their Decades With the Theater

Tired of Eggnog? Try a Bushwacker Cocktail This Holiday Season Instead

Conservation Foundation Protects 8 Acres in Charlotte County

Melissa Harris Named Commercial Realtor of the Year by Local Realtor Association

Will You Be The Free Little Art Gallery's Next Curator?

You Need the Bahi Hut's New Commemorative Mug in Your Life

The Sarasota County School Board Votes Out Superintendent Brennan Asplen

Where to Find Florida-Themed Gifts That People Will Actually Want

Conservation Foundation’s Myakka Headwaters Preserve Grows by 69 Acres

Sarasota Chamber Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors

The New U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Roundabout Is Finally Here

Del Taco Has Opened in Bradenton and Sparked a War of Words With a Nearby Taco Bell

Bradenton’s Dead to the World Is a Rap Group, a Business, a Studio, a Concert Venue and Much, Much More

Check Out the Winners of the Upcoming Embracing Our Differences Exhibit

Easy Holiday Decor Tips From the Pros

These Local Shops Have The Best Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life

Sarasota Opera Receives $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant

Kelley Lavin Named Interim Director of Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County