In All Directions

Lakewood Ranch Is About to Break Ground on a Huge Expansion

Spanning 2,200 acres, with the ability to build up to 5,000 units, construction on Lakewood Ranch Southeast will begin later this year.

02/04/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Earns Certified Autism Center Designation

Plus, Brett Kemker has been named USF Sarasota-Manatee's interim regional chancellor, and more.

02/03/2025 By Staff

Chocolate Induglence

How to Wear Chocolate Brown, This Season's Hottest Color

Make warm dark brown a featured color in your fashion palette this season.

02/03/2025 By Elizabeth Djinis

Advantage Point

How Cats Took Over the World: DNA Study Results

Discover the fascinating history of cat domestication and genetic analysis results, revealing how ancient Egyptians played a pivotal role in shaping modern cats.

01/30/2025

Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams

1000 North, a Private Club Co-Founded by Michael Jordan, Will Arrive in Sarasota Later This Year

The 13,000-square-foot club will be led by local hospitality industry veterans Tim Fanning and Alex Elshimy.

01/30/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Women at War

In Ken Ludwig’s 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' Female Detectives Save the Day

An interview with the prolific playwright.

01/29/2025 By Kay Kipling

Flying High

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's New Concourse Is Open

The $72 million concourse includes five additional gates, expanded seating areas and amenities, and new food vendors, including Anna Maria Oyster Bar and Patrick's 1481.

01/29/2025 By Megan McDonald

Health Care

North Port Is Finally Getting Its Own Hospital

The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved a $450 million plan to build North Port’s first hospital this week.

01/29/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Sunshine From Darkness Raises More Than $300,000 for Mental Health Programming

Plus, Impact100 SRQ announces its new grantees, and more.

01/27/2025 By Staff

Rocking Chair Man

Parker Converse Creates Custom Rocking Chairs That Last a Lifetime

Converse's varied career has included stints in finance and as a sea captain. Now he spends his days in his Sarasota studio turning wood into heirloom rocking chairs that blend precision and passion.

01/27/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Dining Out

A Lot of New Restaurants Are Opening Up in the Rosemary District

A seafood joint takes over Mandeville Beer Garden, a new Origin Pizza in Parkside and more—here's what's already arrived and what's coming soon.

01/27/2025 By Lauren Jackson

New Changes

Aldi Is Opening in Sarasota Later This Year

The new Aldi grocery store will replace Winn-Dixie on Bee Ridge Road and McIntosh Road.

01/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Advantage Point

How to Write an Essay About Yourself: Tips for Standing Out

Discover expert tips on how to write an essay about yourself that stands out. Learn key strategies to make your essay unique and unforgettable!

01/22/2025

Advantage Point

Understanding User Behavior: The Role of Surveys in Site Optimization

Discover how user behavior surveys can transform your site optimization efforts. Learn effective strategies to improve user engagement today!

01/22/2025

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How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health: What You Need to Know

Protect Your Smile: Understanding Smoking's Impact on Oral Health

01/22/2025

A Moveable Feast

After 36 Years on Palm Avenue, Caragiulos Is Moving to Ringling Boulevard Later This Year

The family-owned Italian restaurant is preparing for a fresh start while also honoring its long local legacy.

01/20/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

3 Best YouTube Growth Services in 2025: Real, Cheap & Effective Results

Explore the best YouTube growth services in 2025 for authentic engagement, sustainable growth, and real results to elevate your channel.

01/20/2025

Advantage Point

Top Digital Tools for Pregnancy Tracking and Wellness

Transform Your Pregnancy Journey: Essential Tools for Tracking and Wellness

01/20/2025

Holding Main Ground

Two Major Buildings in Downtown Sarasota Have Sold for $13 Million

Sarasota-based Baird, Inc. purchased the Sunburn Cannabis Dispensary and Fit2Run buildings for $13 million—but the group plans to keep the Art Deco-style buildings the way they are.

01/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

Sarasota Relaxation: Top Things to Do to Reduce Stress

Discover Sarasota's top activities for relaxation, from beach escapes to yoga retreats, and reconnect with your inner peace.

01/16/2025

Sarasota Magazine

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Lakewood Ranch Is About to Break Ground on a Huge Expansion

Selby Gardens Earns Certified Autism Center Designation

How to Wear Chocolate Brown, This Season's Hottest Color

How Cats Took Over the World: DNA Study Results

1000 North, a Private Club Co-Founded by Michael Jordan, Will Arrive in Sarasota Later This Year

In Ken Ludwig’s 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' Female Detectives Save the Day

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's New Concourse Is Open

North Port Is Finally Getting Its Own Hospital

Sunshine From Darkness Raises More Than $300,000 for Mental Health Programming

Parker Converse Creates Custom Rocking Chairs That Last a Lifetime

A Lot of New Restaurants Are Opening Up in the Rosemary District

Aldi Is Opening in Sarasota Later This Year

How to Write an Essay About Yourself: Tips for Standing Out

Understanding User Behavior: The Role of Surveys in Site Optimization

How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health: What You Need to Know

After 36 Years on Palm Avenue, Caragiulos Is Moving to Ringling Boulevard Later This Year

3 Best YouTube Growth Services in 2025: Real, Cheap & Effective Results

Top Digital Tools for Pregnancy Tracking and Wellness

Two Major Buildings in Downtown Sarasota Have Sold for $13 Million

Sarasota Relaxation: Top Things to Do to Reduce Stress

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