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From fine arts to golf to water sports, there's something for everyone in Sarasota-Manatee.

06/30/2017

SUP?

Everything You Need to Know About Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Explore Sarasota’s beautiful backwaters while torching calories.

06/30/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Sky Candy

Great Places to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrate the Holiday Weekend

Here are some events to kick-off the holiday weekend and the best places watch the fireworks on the Fourth of July.

06/28/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

"Why I Care"

Susan Jones Helps Ease Hunger

Jones and her husband have made the food bank a philanthropic priority for 20 years.

06/28/2017 By Ilene Denton

Off the Mat

Goat Yoga: It's a Thing

Geraldson Community Farm hosts monthly classes where you can get up close and personal with these friendly, furry critters.

06/28/2017 By Megan McDonald

Summer Scoops

Cool Off at These Six Local Ice Cream Parlors

Our picks of cool licks.

06/28/2017 By Megan McDonald

Deals

Five Tips for Buying a Business

How to make sure you’re ready to own.

06/20/2017 By Sylvia Whitman

Every Dad Has His Day

Your Guide to Father's Day Brunch

You might have forgotten to buy a card, but at least you'll have a fantastic meal.

06/14/2017 By Katherine Flanders

Kick Pain to the Curb

Sarasota Memorial Debuts New Back Pain Procedure

The outpatient surgery provides new hope for sufferers of lumbar spinal stenosis.

06/13/2017 By Katherine Flanders

Shop To It

This Weekend's Best Sales

Score big with deals at these local stores.

06/09/2017 By Katherine Flanders

Weekly Planner

Siesta Key Rum Tour, a Summer Dining Showcase and More Local Dining Events

Including Sangria and Soul at Sarasota Sky and a Pig Roast at JDub's Brewery.

06/07/2017 By Katherine Flanders

Now Screening

What We're Watching This Summer

Twin Peaks, House of Cards, Master of None—there's so much to watch this summer.

06/01/2017 By Staff

Beach Eats

The Best Local Beach Eats

The best concessions stands, from north to south.

06/01/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: June 1-7

For families, Asolo Rep presents Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; Savor Sarasota kicks off; World Oceans Day at Mote and more.

06/01/2017 By Ilene Denton

Queen of the Night

Rare Cactus Will Bloom Tonight at Selby Gardens

The gardens will host a viewing party for this once-a-year bloom.

05/31/2017 By Megan McDonald

Icelandia

Cold Brew Coffee Makes Sarasota Summers Survivable

Cooper Levey-Baker pens an ode to the cold stuff.

05/30/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

From the Editor

A Gator Tale

In Florida, gators can be the biggest of all pests

05/26/2017 By Pam Daniel

Shop To It

The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales

A long weekend means more time to shop.

05/26/2017 By ShopTalk Team

Siesta Takes the Crown

Dr. Beach Awards Siesta Beach With Top Honor

The famous beach expert puts Siesta Beach at number one in his top 10 list for 2017.

05/25/2017 By Rick Morgan

Dough Nut

How to Grow Your Own Sourdough Starter

One writer's maniacal quest.

05/25/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker