Fish from the Gulf

Where to Get Real Gulf Seafood

Look no further than A.P. Bell Fish Co., a 100-year-old fish house in Cortez.

04/01/2026 By Isaac Eger

Ice, Ice Baby

Where to Get a Great Mocktail in Sarasota

Zero-proof is here to stay, so meet for mocktails at these great restaurants.

03/18/2026 By Lauren Jackson

What Dreams Are Made Of

Add Jake’s on Siesta Key to Your Ice Cream Roster

Trust us.

03/04/2026 By Lauren Jackson

A Major Moment

The Concession Golf Club Gets Its Star Turn With the Senior PGA Championship

It's the first professional major golf tournament played in Florida in more than a quarter century.

03/02/2026 By David Hackett

Best in Show

Discover the Sarasota County Fair’s Heart and Soul: Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts were the “building blocks” of all county fairs—and thankfully, the traditions continue here.

03/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Made in Sarasota

The Resource Factory Creates Million-Dollar, Glass-Fiber Sculptures for Major Multinational Corporations

Some of the company's sculptures are small enough to hold in your hand; some of them are as big as 35 feet long, 25 feet wide and 25 feet tall.

03/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

What's in Store

Whimsy Meets the Shore at the Original Sand Dollar Boutique on Holmes Beach

You’ll find high-ticket items at the Original Sand Dollar, like furniture and chandeliers, but $30 will grab you something equally conversation-starting.

03/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Neighborhood in Bloom

Spend a Day Touring Gillespie Park and Its Cottage Gardens

Tour goers will see Craftsman bungalows, Mediterranean Revival homes, farmhouse style and mid-century modern homes, too.

03/01/2026 By Marsha Fottler

Hot, Hot, Hot

Updated! Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

An update of the new restaurants that stand out from the crowd.

02/12/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Farming 101

One of Sarasota County’s Newest Programs, the Farm, Teaches Agricultural Skills and Life Lessons

The Farm’s entire philosophy comes back to using agriculture as a holistic teaching tool.

02/05/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Conversation Hearts

All You Need Is Love— and These Five Gifts

Get your partner something they’ll actually want for Valentine’s Day.

02/03/2026 By Megan McDonald

Second Chapter Salvage

The Iconic Sarasota Architectural Salvage Warehouse Is Closing in April

After more than two decades of ownership, Jesse White begins a months-long liquidation following the sale of his Central Avenue building.

02/03/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Made in Sarasota

Evan Nicolaides Makes Award-Winning Heirloom Knives in His Sarasota Studio

Every Esnyx knife is made made by hand and based on a design that dates back to the 1700s. "There's a lot of soul to them," he says.

02/03/2026 By Megan McDonald

A Tale of Tariffs

How Are Tariffs Affecting Sarasota Coffee Shops?

“Tariffs puts everyone in this strange position where you are punished for doing good long-term deals.”

02/02/2026 By Isaac Eger

Oh La La!

Creative Cocktails Reign at Mimi's Brasserie & Speakeasy

Sneak through the dining room after 5 p.m. for the full speakeasy experience.

02/02/2026 By Lauren Jackson

The Wheel Deal

D&R Automotive Is Moving to the Limelight District Next Week

The beloved 58-year-old business will relocate to a large new auto shop with plenty of paved parking.

01/22/2026 By Lauren Jackson

💚💚💚

PINC 2025 Was a Reminder of the Power of Human Connection

The most creative weekend in Sarasota returned for a sold-out conference, outdoor dinner and a Saturday festival featuring murals, BMX, a holiday market, food and toy drives, and more.

12/18/2025 By Staff

Sarasota Magazine

Nicole Moriarity