Neighborhood Guide

The Best Restaurants on Anna Maria Island

With everything from fine dining palaces to low-key burger shacks, Anna Maria Island provides plenty of options for great food.

01/04/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

New Year, New You

Four Local Beauty Pros Share Their New Year's Resolutions

Practicing mindfulness and making sure to apply daily SPF are big themes this year.

01/04/2022 By Heather Dunhill

Style Setter

A New Home in Gillespie Park Stands Out Thanks to Dark Details and Luxe Design

Modern and minimalist, the home stands apart from the neighborhood's 1960s duplexes, Florida Cracker vacation villas and 1920s Mediterranean cottages.

01/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Chic Sneaks

Four Pairs of Sneakers That Don't Sacrifice Style

If two years of a pandemic—and working from home—have taught us anything, it’s that comfort is key.

01/01/2022 By Megan McDonald and Lauren Pritchard

From the Editor

An Economist's Forecast for Sarasota in 2022

"Oh, look who's trying to get all Naples-y here."

01/01/2022 By Susan Burns

Security

Van Wezel Now Using Touch-Free Security Scanners

The walk-through scanners have been installed in both the main lobby and bayside entrances to the hall.

12/31/2021 By Staff

Development

Benderson Development Acquires Sarasota County Administration Building for $25 Million

The deal allows the county to lease back the space in the building for another four years.

12/31/2021 By Staff

Centennial

Sarasota Centennial Committee Creates Bookmarks for Schools, Libraries

More than 4,000 bookmarks were delivered to 37 local schools.

12/29/2021 By Staff

Workshops

Women's Resource Center Announces Two New Programs

They are "Trust in Transformation" and "You Are Worthy."

12/28/2021 By Staff

Awards

Amy Worth Named 2021 Sarasota-Manatee Realtor of the Year

Worth is a broker-associate with Re/Max Platinum Realty.

12/23/2021 By Staff

Estate Sales

'Karin’s Causes’ 15th Annual Estate Sale Takes Place Next Month

The event benefits Animal Rescue Coalition, New College Foundation’s scholarship fund and the Scottish Rite Foundation.

12/23/2021 By Staff

Sneak preview

Another High-Rise Luxury Condo Building Slated for Downtown Sarasota

This one will sit on the corner of Fruitville Road and Cocoanut Avenue.

12/23/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Spin It to Win It

A Local DJ Is Bringing 'Wax Wednesdays' to The Mable

Milo B. Fresh will spin rare records spanning decades of music at the new weekly series.

12/23/2021 By Marc Griffin

Keys Open Doors

What Does It Take to Receive a Key to the City of Sarasota, Anyway?

Past recipients include Kenny Rogers, Ringo Starr and Patti LaBelle.

12/22/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Grants

Child Protection Center Awarded Grant for Child Abduction and Abuse Prevention

The funding, from the Carlie Brucia Memorial Fund for Children, will support Internet safety workshops.

12/21/2021 By Staff

Awards

Laurel Civic Association Receives Grant to Help Students Receive Meals

The nonprofit, which was nominated by Eyes on You, received $5,000 from ABB Optical Group.

12/21/2021 By Staff

Aging like fine wine

A Local Coffee Roaster Has Begun Selling Barrel-Aged Beans

Banyan Coffee Co. is aging beans in bourbon, rye, rum, tequila and wine barrels to impart extra flavor.

12/21/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Free & Freeish

Delicious and Cheap Spots to Grab a Bite in Sarasota-Manatee

From an incredible selection of Asian food to over-the-top doughnuts, you can eat well on a budget here.

12/21/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Sarasota Attorney Named Adjunct Professor for Stetson College of Law

Ben Sorrell's practice at Syprett Meshad is focused on real estate, commercial litigation, and personal injury.

12/20/2021 By Staff