Ice, Ice Baby

Where to Get a Great Mocktail in Sarasota

Zero-proof is here to stay, so meet for mocktails at these great restaurants.

03/18/2026 By Lauren Jackson

New Development

New Development Bringing Attainable Housing to Sarasota-Manatee Border

Milhaus plans 231 apartments near SRQ Airport, including 92 workforce units, thanks to the state's Live Local Act.

03/18/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Screen Time

Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening Night Film, an Ocean Survival Story Starring Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben Kinglsey

Plus, Julian Schnabel will receive the festival's Achievement in Directing Award and more of this year's festivities.

03/18/2026 By Megan McDonald

Real Estate Report

A Split Market Emerges in Sarasota and Manatee

February home sales data showed Manatee’s single-family market rose, Sarasota’s condo market surged, prices softened in most segments and buyers gained more room to negotiate.

03/17/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Cheers!

The Sarasota Wine Festival Returns This Weekend

In addition to wine tastings, expect craft cocktails, food trucks, live music and more.

03/17/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Fast Track

Big Waters Land Trust Adds Two Team Members, Promotes One

Plus, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties names its Youth of the Year, and more.

03/16/2026 By Staff

Awards

Meet Three Local People Fighting for the Future of Our Region

This year's Climate Adaptation Center Climate Champions are Charlie Hunsicker, Sara Kane and F. John LaCivita.

03/12/2026 By Kendall Southworth

River Revival

Bringing Oysters Back to the Manatee River

A Palmetto project is restoring oyster reefs to improve water quality and rebuild habitat in the Manatee River.

03/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

From the Archives

Watching 'Love Story'? Here's What JFK Jr.'s Wedding Venue Is Really Like

Once a Carnegie family retreat, the Greyfield Inn is now one of the most romantic inns in the country.

03/10/2026 By Megan McDonald

Fast Track

Anne Washburn Receives Hermitage Major Theater Award

Plus, 99 Bottles is named a top beer bar in the country, and more.

03/09/2026 By Staff

Grant Report

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift

Plus, Embracing Our Differences raises more than $430,000 at its annual luncheon, and more.

03/09/2026 By Staff

Lights, Cameras, Smart Home

The Jetsons Don't Have Anything on Today's in-Home Tech

Wall switches, appliance buttons, knobs and dials are gone. Today's home technology is controlled via apps and voice.

03/04/2026 By Hannah Wallace

Don't Forget Your Quarter

Aldi Is Coming to Wellen Park This Summer

The popular grocery store will be located in a new shopping plaza near the Wellen Park Costco.

03/04/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards Nearly $11.3 Million in Grants

Plus, Rep. Vern Buchanan announces more than $22 million in Community Project Funding for Florida's 16th District, and more.

03/02/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Former Tervis CEO Hosana Fieber Named Williams Parker COO

Plus, three local Girl Scouts win a national award, and more.

03/02/2026 By Staff

On the Upbeat

The Jazz Club of Sarasota’s Annual Festival Shines This Month

Plus, the club's got big plans to expand and open its own venue.

03/02/2026 By Kay Kipling

Cover Story

What Does It Take to Protect Sarasota School of Architecture Homes from Climate Change?

A new generation of stewards, advocates and craftspeople is proving these landmark homes can endure.

03/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Made in Sarasota

The Resource Factory Creates Million-Dollar, Glass-Fiber Sculptures for Major Multinational Corporations

Some of the company's sculptures are small enough to hold in your hand; some of them are as big as 35 feet long, 25 feet wide and 25 feet tall.

03/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

City Manager

Updated: Karie Friling Named Sarasota City Manager

Friling will be the first woman to hold the position in the City of Sarasota.

02/27/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

Sarasota’s Tallest Landmark Set to Deliver This Year

As the tower reaches full height, buyer momentum accelerates along the bayfront.

02/27/2026