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

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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