Fair Play

The Sarasota County Fair Was the Impromptu Locals' Reunion I Didn't Know I Needed

Besides the alpacas, the deep-fried Oreos and the Gravitron, the real highlight was reconnecting with friends I hadn't seen in years.

03/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

This Party's Lit

Glowing Furniture Makes for the Ultimate Party Upgrade

Rent LED-lit benches, chairs and dance floors to give your outdoor gathering a nightclub vibe.

03/18/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Pampered Pooch

Sarasota Has a New Ice Cream Truck—for Dogs

Tails wag for JB's Doggie Delite, which serves ice creams that keep both dogs and their human families cool.

03/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

migration education

How to Close Up Your Sarasota Home for the Summer

Heading out of town? Bookmark these 10 tips from family and consumer sciences agent Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo.

03/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Exit Interview

Home Builder Josh Wynne Doesn't Hold Back About Why He's Leaving Sarasota

Despite an unprecedented housing boom, the award-winning Wynne is moving closer to nature.

03/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

More Condos

A New Condo Project Is Headed to Fruitville Road in Downtown Sarasota

Located at 1351 Fruitville Road, it will be at least five stories high, and house roughly 25 high-end residences.

03/10/2022 Photography by Kim Doleatto

Quick fire sales

Check Out the $11.5 Million Lido Shores Home That Sold in 11 Days—in Cash

This palatial home sold in just 11 days. It's Sarasota County's most expensive sale so far this year.

03/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

No Changes

No Changes for How Sarasota County Commissioners Are Elected, Public Schools Funded

The results are in from yesterday's special election.

03/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

A Local Ukrainian Shares Her Thoughts on The Russian Invasion

"I think Putin was planning to do this over many years but didn't expect us to stand up to this," says Halyna Kovalyshin, who lives in North Port.

03/08/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Wood You?

Brush & Board is Coming to Lakewood Ranch

The woodworking studio is the first of its kind in Manatee and Sarasota counties, and promises anyone can become a DIY pro.

03/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Solidarity

The Ringling Bridge Will Light Up in Yellow and Blue in Support of Ukraine This Week

Through March 10, the bridge will be lit in the colors of the Ukraine flag in a show of solidarity amid the Russian invasion of the country.

03/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Main Game

A New Townhome Project is Headed to Main Street

Premier on Main will house 23 residences across four adjacent buildings and is slated for completion in 2023. Prices start at $1 million.

03/03/2022 By Kim Doleatto

rough rent

The Median Rent in Sarasota County Right Now Is $2,249. That's Higher Than in Miami-Dade County.

Nationwide, rents have grown by almost 18 percent over the past year compared to 47 percent in Sarasota County, and 42 percent in Manatee County, according to a recent report.

03/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Be Our Guest

Peek Inside Three Dreamy Local Guesthouses

These guesthouses, in three different styles, offer luxurious touches inside and lush green spaces outside.

03/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

International Conflict

Local Ukrainians Share Their Opinions on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

A community rally and concert this weekend in North Port aim to promote solidarity and raise funds.

02/25/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Do the Robot

Sarasota Students Win Robotics State Championship

It's the team's third win in a row, and now the Suncoast Polytechnical High School students are headed to the world championship in Texas.

02/25/2022 By Kim Doleatto

High-Rise Haven

A Look Inside En Pointe, a New Condo Project Coming to Golden Gate Point

The four-residence condominium breaks ground today and is scheduled for completion next year. Prices start at $2.65 million.

02/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

world-class multitasker

Local 'Joggler' Barak Hirschowitz Is Training to Compete in the Chicago Marathon

We caught up with Hirschowitz to see what he's been up to since we last spoke in 2019. Turns out joggling is a family affair.

02/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Top Listing

Inside the Most Expensive Residential Listing in Manatee—Which Just Sold for $16 Million Cash

This Anna Maria Island home is the priciest home sale in the area's history.

02/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Take Two

It's 'Twosday'—But What Exactly Does That Mean?

Today is 2/22/22. Are today's digits a wacky coincidence, or is there a hidden meaning in numbers? We caught up with a local spiritual practitioner to find out.

02/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

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