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Watch/Listen/Love: Halloween Edition

Here are the Halloween movies, books and more our editors love.

10/27/2016 By Sarasota Magazine Staff

Meter Madness

A Brief History of Downtown Sarasota Parking Meters

Sarasota's had an on-again, off-again love affair with downtown parking meters.

10/26/2016 By Susan Wallach

Boo!

5 Great Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours

Five places, packed with paranormal activity, that are sure to give you goosebumps.

10/25/2016 By Riley Board

Tourism Beat

Visitor Bureaus are Creating Strategies to Ease Drive Time in Season

Think traffic in Sarasota and Manatee counties gets worse every year? You’re not wrong.

10/20/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Applause

Conde Nast Traveler Ranks Sarasota One of the Best Small Cities in the U.S.

But we already knew that, right?

10/18/2016 By Riley Board

Boo!

Your Guide to Halloween In Sarasota 2016

From pumpkin festivals to ghost tours to underwater pumpkin carvings, here's a round-up of Halloween events in Sarasota.

10/18/2016 By Lana Allen

Weekly Planner

Local Evolution Craft Market, A Taste of Sarasota and More Local Food Events

Including a masquerade ball, Eat Local Week and Sip the Sunshine craft beer festival.

10/11/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Just a Little Pin Prick

An Expert Weighs In: Get Your Flu Shot (Really)

"Get your flu shot," says Intercoastal Medical Group's Dr. Philip Rubin. Hannah Wallace finds out why.

10/07/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Politics

Deadline to Register to Vote Approaching

Florida's deadline to register to vote in the November general election is next Tuesday, Oct. 11.

10/06/2016 Research by staff

Politics

County Commission Debate Set for Monday

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations will hold a forum for the two candidates campaigning to represent district one on the Sarasota County Commission.

10/04/2016 Research by staff

Weekly Planner

This Week's Best Shopping Deals

This week: Blush Bridal's sample sale continues, Rue plans a grand opening celebration, the details on Camilyn Beth x INfluence Style's big sale, and more.

09/30/2016 By Lana Allen

Of Swamps and Seashores

Happy 100th Birthday, National Park System

Environmental reporter Craig Pittman on enjoying Florida's national parks.

09/28/2016 By Craig Pittman

Fall Getaways

4 Perfect Fall Getaways

We're going leafing.

09/28/2016 By Megan McDonald, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Kay Kipling

Fall Getaways

Get Crafty in Spruce Pine, North Carolina

There's world-class food and amazing vistas, too.

09/28/2016 By Megan McDonald

Fall Getaways

Small-Town Clayton, Georgia, Offers Big Fun for Travelers

Step into historic Appalachia at the best time of year.

09/28/2016 By Kay Kipling

Fall Getaways

Head to Chattanooga for an Urban Escape

The former dirtiest city in America has come a long way, folks.

09/28/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

Tailgating for a Good Cause, an Oktoberfest-Inspired Beer Tour and More Local Food Events

Including a beer dinner at Ruth's Chris and Mattison's "Salute to Summer" wine dinner.

09/21/2016 By Lana Allen

Shop Til You Drop

This Month's Can't-Miss Shopping Sales

From florals to fashion, a compilation of September's can't-miss shopping deals and sales.

09/15/2016 By Lana Allen

Politics

Forum Dedicated to State, County Ballot Choices

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations is hosting a discussion of the state and county amendments that will appear on the November ballot during its next meeting.

09/08/2016 Research by staff

Endless Summer

Here's Your Labor Day Weekend Eating Schedule

Bad weather notwithstanding, Chef Judi's got her plans set for a marathon long weekend of eating.

08/31/2016 By Judi Gallagher

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