The Inside Outsider

Can Carlos Beruff Play the Business Card to Win Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate Seat?

Manatee County homebuilder Carlos Beruff has a rags-to-riches story and powerful friends. Are they enough to win Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat?

08/16/2016 By Tony D'Souza

Mr. Chatterbox

Mr. C Considers the Art of the Nude

This month: Mr. Chatterbox gets exposed to the art of the nude in a Ringling Museum exhibition.

07/29/2016 By Bob Plunket

Cheap Eats

6 Mighty and Affordable Mediterranean Restaurants

From pizza to gyros, here are our favorite places to score inexpensive Mediterranean meals in Sarasota-Manatee.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

Our 8 Favorite Tacos in Sarasota-Manatee

Here are our reigning favorites.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Engineering

UF Innovation Station Names First Director

Allen Carlson, the retired CEO of Sun Hydraulics, joined the new UF Innovation Station Sarasota County this week as its regional director.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Review

Review: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

There’s a clubby atmosphere at downtown’s Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

05/02/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

Restaurant Review

Review: Chianti Italian Restaurant

Chianti is a family-owned Italian restaurant that’s comfortable, stylish and excels in regional Italian food, wine, and service at moderate prices.

05/02/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

Biz Rules

EB-5 Visas That Attract Wealthy Foreigners are Up for Review

Concerns about fraud and a lack of oversight could cause changes for those who want to obtain EB-5 visas.

04/29/2016 By Lori Johnston

Food & Drink

New Sarasota Brewery Opens

Calusa Brewing Co., Sarasota's newest brewery, opened its doors Thursday.

04/28/2016 Research by staff

You Do What?

Charlotte Osterman Designs Prints for Top Clothing Designers

Sarasota's Charlotte Osterman designs prints for designers like Diane von Furstenburg, Rachel Roy and more.

04/27/2016 By Ilene Denton

What I've Learned

Allen Carlson Shares His Biggest Career Lessons

The former Sun Hydraulics CEO shares the advice he's learned over his career.

04/25/2016 By Kim Hackett

Off the Clock

MagnifyGOOD's Sam Stern on How a Bicycle Saved His Life

Sam Stern bikes for a good cause.

04/18/2016 By Ilene Denton

Hoppy Days

Calusa Brewing Opens North of Clark Road

Calusa Brewing Co. joins Sarasota’s flourishing craft beer scene.

04/01/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Review

Mercato Pizzeria + Bar Opens in Southside Village

Mercato serves up Italian food on Hillview Street.

04/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Review

Servandos Opens in Rosemary District

Chef Joe DiMaggio's new restaurant takes the place of the former Darwin's on 4th.

04/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

The CEO

Ramesh Bulusu Takes Charge at Sarasota-Based MyUs

Ramesh Bulusu tackled big data and customer service to make Sarasota’s MyUS the world’s largest exporter of consumer packages.

03/15/2016 By David Ball Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

My New Hometown

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Singer John McEuen Settles Down on the Manatee River

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band singer John McEuen recently moved to a five-acre spread on the Manatee River from Manhattan.

03/01/2016 By Ilene Denton

Gentle Giants

Florida Manatee Population Reaches Record Highs

One of the first species listed as endangered on the 1972 Endangered Species Act, the Florida manatee population now numbers more than 6,300.

03/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

941CEO DAILY

Carlos Beruff Officially Launches U.S. Senate Campaign

After weeks of speculation, Medallion Home founder Carlos Beruff officially launched his Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate on Monday, with events in Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando and Manatee County.

02/29/2016 Research by staff

Cook the Cover

Station 400's Blueberry Pancake Recipe

Make the blueberry pancakes from Station 400 that were featured on our February 2016 cover.

01/25/2016 By Megan McDonald