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Fare Thee Well

Siesta Key Is Leaving Sarasota Behind, But It Never Got Our City Right Anyway

The show’s new season, subtitled Miami Moves, debuts tonight.

10/27/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

New Chapter

After 25 Years in Business, Cortez's Beloved Sea Hagg Is Closing

The all-things-nautical antique shop has been sold, and residents say things won't be the same without it.

10/27/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Deep Red

Chronic Cellars Delivers a Real Treat for Wine Lovers This Halloween

The California winery is offering horror movie recommendations and a spooky Spotify playlist to go along with its Sir Real wine.

10/26/2022 By Bob McGinn

More Ranch

A New 500-Unit Rental Community Is Headed to Lakewood Ranch

"When you see rent price increases the way they are, you know there's not enough housing. The way to satisfy that is to put more on the market."

10/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Mocha Me Crazy

A New Coffee Shop Is Headed to Downtown Wellen Park

Foxtail Coffee encourages guests to hang out, stay awhile and slow down in this fast-paced world.

10/21/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Eastern expansion

A New Assisted Living Facility Breaks Ground in East Sarasota

It's part of Sarasota Suncoast Community Church’s growing empire.

10/20/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton's Johnette Isham Announces Retirement

Plus, Sarasota County hires a new fire chief and La Musica names pianist and educator Wu Han its new artistic director.

10/17/2022 By Staff

Walk in Pink

This Year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Takes Place on Saturday

Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Walk for a good cause at Nathan Benderson Park this weekend.

10/17/2022 By Dariela Delgado

In the Key of Gifting

A Sarasota Grand Piano Finds a New Home in a Historic Mississippi Church

Anonymous donors gifted their mint-condition piano to the church, which hosted civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson.

10/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Hurricanes

Hurricane Ian Was a 'Worst-Case Scenario' for Florida

“If we’re going to protect our Florida way of life, we’re going to have to build our infrastructure to survive our Florida way of life,” says meteorologist Bob Bunting.

10/17/2022 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Ian

Uncle Phil's Organic Popcorn Trailer Was Damaged In Hurricane Ian

The popcorn trailer, called the "Popcorn Barn," is a staple at many Sarasota events.

10/13/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Timely Talks

New College Announces This Year's 'New Topics' Lineup

This season will explore timely issues such as coastal resilience and the entertainment marketing revolution.

10/12/2022 By Laura Paquette

Big Easy

Rise & Nye's is Hosting a Beignet Eating Contest This Weekend

How many beignets can you eat in four minutes?

10/12/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Post-Ian

Anna Maria's Wildlife Inc. Has Taken in a Flood of Animals Ravaged by Hurricane Ian

The morning after the hurricane made landfall on Florida's west coast, the center took in roughly 160 animals in need of care.

10/10/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Healing Words

Husband of Charleston Shooting Victim Brings Message of Forgiveness to Sarasota

Rev. Anthony Thompson's wife Myra was one of the people killed in the racially motivated Mother Emanuel AME shooting in 2015.

10/10/2022 By Yasi Bahmanabadi

Play in the Dirt

10 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables That Thrive in Florida

Renourish your yard and garden at two upcoming plant sales.

10/10/2022 By Yasi Bahmanabadi

Must Try

Sage Restaurant and Bijou Garden Café Have Reopened

The sister restaurants each showed off new seasonal menus with influences from around the world.

10/05/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Hurricane Ian

Michael's On East and World Central Kitchen Have Teamed Up to Feed Survivors of Hurricane Ian

The global nonprofit and Sarasota restaurant are preparing nutritious meals for those in need.

10/04/2022 By Lauren Jackson

The storm

Battered by Hurricane Ian, Worden Farm Will Return to the Sarasota Farmers Market Next Week

"When you have these big events, like Covid and hurricanes, it keeps you grounded to the land and to each other and that's why this is our life's work," says Eva Worden.

10/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Hurricane Ian

Shelters Close; Ringling and North Siesta Bridge Open With Limited Access

Sarasota County has moved to a red, yellow and green-level system to inform the public about risks associated with venturing out.

09/29/2022 By Megan McDonald

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