Luck Be a Lady

Bijou Garden Café Starts Its Broadway Brunch Series This Sunday

The downtown Sarasota staple will be offering a feast for all of your senses—especially your ears.

06/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Free Fun for a Good Cause

'Stop the Violence' Cookout Takes Place This Weekend in the Rosemary District

After a two-year hiatus, the annual event is back to raise awareness about the effects of violence and unify the community with a day of food, music and fun.

05/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Coffee Klatch

Think You Don't Like Black Coffee? This New Mobile Coffee Cart May Change Your Mind

Devin Borgwardt's Brewed Monday Coffee offers single-origin coffee processed with the entire coffee cherry, making for a sweet, floral flavor.

05/31/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Golden Age Medals

These Sarasota Seniors Are Fighting Ageism in Competitive Sports

A group of archers, a swimmer and a table tennis player have competed for years at the National Senior Games—and winning big.

05/27/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Grant Report

Healthcare Foundation Receives $2 Million Gift for Behavioral Health Pavilion

Plus, CreArte Latino Center is the recipient of a Covid-19 Community Impact Grant and Goodwill receives a donation of art from Patriot Plaza.

05/26/2022 By Staff

Awards

Barancik Foundation Names Five Sarasota Teachers as Ripple Effect Award Winners

The spring semester awardees are Tessa Healy, Megan Wink, Michelle Rivas, Dorothy Rieger and Melissa Dweck.

05/26/2022 By Staff

Lakewood Ranch

Four New Tenants Are Headed to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

By next year, a restaurant and bar, two clothing stores and a wine shop will be the latest additions to the town center.

05/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Construction

Get Ready for Another Construction Project on U.S. 41

The Florida Department of Transportation has plans to resurface two miles of roadway near the Sarasota airport.

05/26/2022 By Chloe Nelson

From a Psychiatrist

How to Talk to Your Children About School Shootings

"As upsetting as it is to talk about, it's already on the news and social media—they are going to hear about it. It's better that they hear it from their parents and guardians."

05/26/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sponsored Content

Project PRIDE SRQ Presents The Grand Carnival: An ICONic Evening

An event that will knock you off your feet with exciting visuals, performances, LGBTQ+ history, and more!

05/25/2022

You're Invited

DutchCrafters Has a New Sarasota Showroom

"You can certainly find what you found at your grandma's house, but it's not what most people buy here."

05/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Gift Guide

Father's Day Gifts For the Tech-y Dad

We know technology is the most stereotypical gift for Father's Day, but there's a reason for that. Here are some gadgets your dad will love.

05/24/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

Welcome to Savor Town

Here Are All the Restaurants Participating in This Year's Savor Sarasota

Start the summer right with amazing dining deals.

05/24/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Unscripted Humor

The Available Cupholders Return to Sarasota for a Special Residency

The improv troupe will perform next weekend at Florida Studio Theatre.

05/24/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Going Up

Sarasota Memorial Moves Forward with Third Phase of Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute

In addition to the seven-story cancer pavilion, plans call for an adjacent parking garage and skybridge.

05/23/2022 By Staff

History on the Move

Historic Leonard Reid House Will Be Relocated to Newtown This Week

The structure will become the first home for Sarasota African American Art Center and History Museum.

05/23/2022 By Staff

Grant Report

Selby Foundation Awards $250,000 Grant to Selby Gardens for Palm Avenue Restoration

Plus, Mote's sea turtle hospital receives a grant to help turtles with tumors and Arts Advocates awards $20,000 in scholarships to 10 students.

05/23/2022 By Staff

SRQ to AVL

Enjoy the Biltmore, Breweries and the Spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville

Asheville is an artsy mountain town known for its historic architecture, craft beer and scenic landscapes.

05/23/2022 By Allison Forsyth

SRQ to BNA

Nashville Is So Much More Than Bachelorette Parties and Country Music

With plenty of excellent food, interesting museums and cultural landmarks, it’s got more than enough to keep you occupied.

05/23/2022 By Samantha Lane

SRQ to YYZ

Toronto Offers Big-City Bustle and World-Class People-Watching

An added bonus: The dollar exchange favors your USDs.

05/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto