Perfect Storm

Buyers Are Gaining Ground With More Choices and, in Sarasota, Lower Prices

Insurance rates, interest rates and a volatile political climate—plus a hurricane hangover—are creating a perfect storm that favors buyers.

04/24/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Full of Pride

Sarasota City Commissioners Approve Flying Pride Flag at City Hall Next Month

In a unanimous vote, commissioners OKed flying the flag from May 5 through May 12.

04/23/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Just for Kids

Your 2025 Sarasota Summer Camp Guide

These fun activities will keep kids healthy, happy, sharp and social while school is out.

04/21/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Gone Pickin'

Here's a Handy List of You-Pick Farms to Visit Right Now

Spring in Florida means you-pick produce, and from blueberries to flowers, these family-run farms offer fresh produce, scenic views and a taste of local tradition.

04/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Gulf Grandeur

Inside a $24.95 Million Waterfront Mansion on Longboat Key

A bayfront estate seeks a record sale price on the tiny barrier island.

04/15/2025 By Kim Doleatto

📷 📷 📷

Scenes From Today's 'Freedom Fest' in Downtown Sarasota

Held at the same time as Dr. Anthony Fauci’s visit to Sarasota, Freedom Fest featured remarks from Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.

04/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto Photography by Allan Mestel

Q & A

Barancik Foundation CEO Teri Hansen on Her Decision to Retire, What She's Most Proud of and What Comes Next

'For us, it’s about venture philanthropy. We can try things that others—governments, businesses—can’t or won’t do. And once something works, others can scale it.'

04/11/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Englewood Up

New Developments Shape Englewood’s Growing Housing Market

With more than 580 units sold at BeachWalk, new communities like Shores at Stillwater and Palm Lake at Coco Bay offer more choices as inventory rises.

04/09/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Accelerating the Cure

A Sarasota Family Is Helping Fund Breakthroughs in Cancer Vaccine Research

The Jellison family is the first major donor to former NBC correspondent Kristen Dahlgren's Cancer Vaccine Coalition.

04/08/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Showtime!

The Sarasota Players Announce 96th Season Lineup

From rock ballads to revolutionaries, the 2025-26 schedule brings passion, perseverance and powerhouse performances to the Crossings at Siesta Key stage.

04/02/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Power Up

The 25 Most Powerful People in Sarasota

From business leaders to activists, elected officials and philanthropists, these are the people shaping Sarasota’s future.

04/02/2025 By Kim Doleatto, Lauren Jackson, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Megan McDonald

Not an April Fool's Joke

Climate Adaptation Center Predicts 17 Named Storms, 10 Hurricanes and Five Major Hurricanes for 2025

We'd love to say we're pulling an April fool's joke, but record-high ocean temperatures and other meteorological conditions tell a different story.

04/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Maine Attraction

How a Fixer Upper in South Sarasota Was Converted Into a Historic Treasure

Located at 2525 Ashton Road, it’s nestled in a neighborhood with deep local roots: the Maine Colony Historic District, which came to be around 1916.

04/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Silent Bob Talks

Kevin Smith Brings Laughter to Sarasota at 'KillRoy Was Here' Film Premiere

Smith inspired a packed house at the Sarasota premiere of "KillRoy Was Here," reminding the audience that art is for anyone who's willing to take the first step.

03/27/2025 By Kim Doleatto