Light Up Night

Photo of the Week: Nocturnal Lightning Strikes Over Sarasota Bay

Photographer Damon Powers captures a light show in downtown Sarasota.

07/17/2026 By Damon Powers

We're No. 1!

CNN Names Sarasota Its 'Best Town to Visit' for 2026

We're kind of a big deal.

07/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Loop de Loop

Photo of the Week: A Bird's-Eye View of St, Armands Circle

Surrounded by palm-lined streets, charming shops and beautiful coastal scenery, it's a perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication, says photographer Damon Powers.

06/26/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

True Colors

Photo of the Week: Sunset Mooring, Sarasota Bay

Photographer Damon Powers captures the charming sailboats moored near downtown's Bayfront Park.

06/19/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

Before Sunset

Photo of the Week: Lido Sunset Reflections

Damon Powers captures breathtaking post-thunderstorm skies.

06/12/2026 By Damon Powers

Flower Power

Photo of the Week: Coreopsis in Bloom at Myakka River State Park

Tickseed's bright yellow flowers are like a blanket of sunshine.

06/05/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

Taking It to the Streets

Photos: Organizers Say Approximately 9,000 People Showed Up at Downtown Sarasota's 'No Kings Day' Protest

Protestors also gathered at University Town Center, Venice and Englewood.

03/30/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

Merry and Bright

Nine Stunning Local Christmas Trees to Go See This Holiday Season

Need a break from the blue light of your computer or phone screen as we head into the holidays? Try these lights instead.

12/19/2025 By Megan McDonald Photography by Damon Powers

That's Lit

Stop Your Doom Scrolling and Look at These Photos of Selby Gardens' Holiday Lights

Photographer Damon Powers captures Lights in Bloom, the gardens' annual display of lights.

12/10/2025 By Damon Powers

We're No. 1!

Florida Is the Lightning Capital of the U.S. Here's How to Stay Safe During a Storm.

The danger isn’t because of some karmic retribution upon the residents of this state—it’s due to the density of our large population, our tropical weather and our outdoor culture.

06/06/2023 By Isaac Eger

Buzz Bin

Yes, Sarasota Has a Rap Scene, and It's Loaded With Talent

The Suncoast has a vibrant, talented and varied community of rappers that might not be on the radar of most residents. Yet.

09/08/2022 By Kevin Coval

Sarasota Magazine

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