Wild Things

Southwest Florida Is Home to a Surprising Array of Exotic Animals

Get ready for a walk on the wild side.

06/26/2024 By Kim Doleatto Photography by Hannah Phillips

BRANDED CONTENT

2024 Women of Influence: Dee Stephenson M.D.

Board Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon, Founder at Stephenson Eye Associates

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

BRANDED CONTENT

2024 Women of Influence: Sharon Bloodworth

CEO and Owner at White Oaks Wealth Advisors

06/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine's Content Studio

Q & A

Roxie Jerde, Who's Led the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Since 2011, Is Stepping Down Next Year

We spoke with her about her years with the foundation, what she's most proud of and what's next.

06/25/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Bishop-Parker Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Plus, grants to All Faiths Food Bank, Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab and more.

06/24/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Names Annual Small Business Awards Winners

Plus, Sarasota Ballet director Iain Webb is awarded the 2024 British National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement and more.

06/24/2024 By Staff

Listening to Black Voices

Fashion Industry Veteran Claudia Swan on How Being a Fair-Skinned Black Woman Impacted Her Life and Career

“What happens with me being fair-skinned is that I hear the racist feelings that people really do believe and what they're saying to their friends.”

06/17/2024 By Heather Dunhill

Up Close and Personal

The Circus Arts Conservatory Delivers Thrills in the Intimate Historic Asolo Theater

Summer is the perfect time to escape to the big top.

06/14/2024 By Kay Kipling

Jobs

We're Hiring an Audience and Engagement Editor

Sarasota Magazine is looking for an outstanding reporter and editor to oversee our newsletters and social media.

06/14/2024 By Staff

First Person

Happy Father's Day, Mom

I buy a Father's Day card for my mother every year, because, for me, she always filled the role of both mom and dad.

06/12/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Bayfront Up

One Park West Will Bring 69 New Condos to the Sarasota Bayfront

Part of the long-awaited One Park project, One Park West condos will be among the most affordable in the Quay and range from roughly $1 million to $3 million.

06/11/2024 By Kim Doleatto

New Community

SeaFlower, a Massive Retail, Residential and Commercial Development, Is Headed to Bradenton

The mixed-use project will include 4,000 residential units, a hotel, a grocer, retail space and more on the site of a former gladioli farm.

06/07/2024 By Kim Doleatto

NOLO YOLO

What Are 'Nolo' Wines, and Are They Any Good?

Our wine writer recently sampled two non-alcoholic wines. Here's what he thought.

06/07/2024 By Bob McGinn

Hot Hot Heat

It's Hot and Getting Hotter—What Does That Mean for Hurricane Season?

We won't forget that 99-degree day last week anytime soon.

06/06/2024 By Bob Bunting

In Bloom

The Queen of the Night Cactus Will Bloom Tonight at Selby Gardens

The plant blooms one single night each year—and you're invited to watch it.

06/06/2024 By Staff

End of an Era

Albritton Fruit Farms Will Likely Be Sold to Sarasota County Later This Year

The county expects to purchase the 341-acre, sixth-generation family farm for $19 million. Sarah Albritton says she and her husband hope to restart their beloved you-pick operation elsewhere.

06/04/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Tre Strong

Doctors Hospital Occupational Therapist Kyle McCreight Will Compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Kyle McCreight owes his inspiration to his three-legged dog, Tre, whom he nursed to health with his occupational therapy skills.

06/03/2024 By Allison Forsyth

Wandering Eye

This Siesta Key Home Just Sold for $9.25 Million. Let's Take a Look.

The sale of the waterfront home made for one of the priciest transactions in Sarasota County so far this year.

05/31/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Material Girl

Bambola Is Sarasota's Newest Lingerie Store, and Its Products Are Stunning

Owner Kristin Bear cut her teeth in the intimate apparel industry working for big names like Madonna and Cosabella.

05/31/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Springs Forward

North Port Commissioners Vote Against Demolishing Historic Structures at Warm Minerals Springs

The public turned out in droves to urge the city to preserve the site's structures, and commissioners voted unanimously to explore options outside of demolition.

05/29/2024 By Kim Doleatto