Why I Care

Joel and Gail Morganroth Donate a Record-Breaking $15 Million to Ringling College of Art and Design

“We wanted to make a significant contribution to something we believe in."

03/28/2018 By Ilene Denton

Ships Ahoy!

What to Pack for a Cruise

Travel agent and cruise expert Lael Hazan’s must list.

03/28/2018 By Nancy Joy Cook

Ships Ahoy!

A Cuba Cruise is the Perfect Introduction to the Island Nation

Hola, Havana.

03/28/2018 By Kay Kipling

Power of Green

Three New SuperGreen Solutions to Open Locally

The franchises provide green certification consulting and installation services.

03/27/2018 By Staff

Welcome, Kids

PGT Opens New Child Care Center

The center will serve PGT employees and parents who work in the area.

03/27/2018 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Film Festival Announces 2018 Film Line-Up

The 20th annual fest takes place April 13-22.

03/22/2018 By Kay Kipling

Weekly Planner

USFSM's HospitaBull Event, a Sicilian Lunch and More Local Dining Events

Including Sarasota Farmers Market's fundraiser in Downtown Sarasota and a tour by Sarasota Honey Company.

03/21/2018 By Jordan Noyes

Weekly Planner

Transition Sarasota's Farm Tour, an Indian Street Food Experience and More Local Dining Events

Including a continuation of "u-pick" strawberries at Honeyside Farms and a nighttime Irish celebration at Historic Spanish Point.

03/14/2018 By Jordan Noyes

Recipe

Three Delicious Mezcal Cocktails

Whip up one of these sippers the next time you're contemplating a cocktail.

03/12/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Road Trips

Five Perfect Spring Road Trips

Feeling a touch of spring fever? Take to the highway—and the waterways—for some fun destinations, from laid-back Sanibel/Captiva to historic Winter Park and beyond.

03/01/2018

Road Trips

Sanibel-Captiva’s Laid-Back Atmosphere Recalls Vacations Past

The Chamber of Commerce slogan for the islands is “250 kinds of shells, 230 kinds of birds, 15 miles of beach, zero traffic lights,” and that should give you an idea of what to expect.

03/01/2018 By Kay Kipling

Caffeine Dreams

In Praise of Starbucks, Kind Of

Making peace with the great green empire.

02/28/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Caffeine Dreams

The Best Convenience Store and Fast Food Coffees

Cooper Levey-Baker tastes and tells.

02/28/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Big Ideas

Other Cities Have Tackled Growing Pains in Innovative Ways—Would They Work Here?

Affordable housing, renewable energy, bike sharing—here's how these initiatives could work in Sarasota.

02/28/2018 By David Hackett

Weekly Planner

Royal Tea, My Hometown Fest, and More Local Dining Events

Including Michael's Baltimore Epicurean Adventure and a jazzy brunch.

02/28/2018 By Jordan Noyes

Made in SRQ

Made in SRQ: Super-Sensitive Musical Strings

What better way to compliment that Stradivarius you've got laying around?

02/28/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Data

Retail Federation Expects Growth in 2018

The National Retail Federation expects sales to grow between 3.8 and 4.4 percent in 2018, with growth in online and non-store sales at around 10 to 12 percent.

02/26/2018 By Staff