Subscribe & save $142 per year!
Skip to main content

Sarasota Magazine

Producer

Courtesy Photo

BRANDED CONTENT

Nonprofits in Bloom: Aviva Senior Living

Wellness, Financial Peace of Mind, Safety, Security and Spiritual Fulfillment

08/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

BRANDED CONTENT

Nonprofits in Bloom: Architecture Sarasota

Transforming Places and Inspiring Lives through Design

08/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

BRANDED CONTENT

Nonprofits in Bloom: All Star Children’s Foundation

Building Brighter Futures for Children in Foster Care through Innovation, Science, & Compassion

08/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

BRANDED CONTENT

Nonprofits in Bloom: All Faiths Food Bank

Hunger is Close – Perhaps Even Next Door

08/26/2024 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Preview

Sarasota Opera Announces Lineup and Casts for 2025 Winter Festival

The season opens Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, and casts include some company favorites, along with singers making their Sarasota Opera debuts.

08/26/2024 By Staff

Pedal Power

The Late Dr. Nik's Whimsical Bikes Have Been Saved from the Scrap Heap

A friend of the beloved local artist, who died in April, spotted the bikes on a flatbed trailer headed for the junkyard. The WSLR+ Fogartyville community rallied to save them.

08/23/2024 By Megan McDonald

Vroom, Vroom

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Celebrates 40 Years In September

Traditionally held over the July 4 holiday weekend, the event was moved in order to drive more business to local retailers and reduce threats to wildlife during peak bird and sea turtle nesting season.

08/23/2024 By Staff

Philanthropy

19 Local Organizations Will Celebrate Give 8/28

The public is invited to a free mixer at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to meet leaders from participating organizations.

08/23/2024 By Staff

Preventative Care

In Response to Forecast for Heavy Rain, Sarasota County to Open Sandbag Locations

Self-serve sandbags are available on Clark Road in Sarasota and Annex Road in Venice from 3-7 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Aug. 23.

08/22/2024 By Megan McDonald

Every Day I'm Brusselin'

The Downtown Sarasota Sprouts Will Open Sept. 6

The store will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:45 a.m. with other activities throughout the day.

08/22/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Hello, Neighbor

The Former Circus City Architectural Salvage Building Is Now a New Event Space

The almost 6,000-square-foot space on the corner of Central Avenue and 10th Street is now open and invites you to visit and take a tour.

08/21/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Play Ball!

Pirates, Orioles and Braves Announce 2025 Spring Training Schedules

Start planning your games now.

08/21/2024 By Megan McDonald

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $5.2 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits

Plus: a $1 million gift to Asolo Rep and a $100,000 donation to Legal Aid of Manasota.

08/19/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Opera Expands Development Team With Key Hires

Plus: First 1,000 Days Suncoast names a new family navigator and The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce awards five new scholarships.

08/19/2024 By Staff

Net Win

The New Bath + Racquet Is Partnering With Tennis Pro Tommy Haas

Haas is a former world No. 2 player and the owner of 15 ATP titles. He's bringing his expertise to the new Bath + Racquet Residences & Club, set to be completed in 2026.

08/19/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Why Wawa?

A New Wawa Opened in Sarasota Today. I Needed to Find Out Why People Love This Store So Much.

It's a gas station and fast food joint, so why are so many people woo-woo over Wawa? I went to the grand opening to find out.

08/16/2024 By Kim Doleatto

🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

Black Stallion Author Walter Farley Built a Vibrant Life in Venice

The author of the beloved books about protagonist Alec Ramsey and his horse moved to south Sarasota County in 1950 and spent the rest of his life there.

08/14/2024 By Clayton Trutor

Future Focus

FST Announces Terrence McNally Recovery Commission Winner

Writer, lyricist and birthday party clown (really!) Jake Brasch will receive a $10,000 stipend and the mentorship of well-known playwright Craig Lucas.

08/13/2024 By Megan McDonald

Fast Track

Manasota ASALH Names Jada Wright-Greene Executive Director

Plus, Senior Friendship Centers' Erin McLeod receives U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award/Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

08/12/2024 By Staff

Preview

EnsembleNewSRQ Announces 2024-25 Season

The group's ninth season lineup includes six performances, beginning in September.

08/12/2024 By Staff

At Sarasota Magazine, we celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant culture, rich history, and bright future with award-winning, high-quality content that captures the spirit of our community.

Channels

About

Subscriptions

513 Central Ave, Sarasota FL 34236 , Phone: 941.487.1100, Fax: 941.365.9233
© 2026 DreamLarge