The Feed

C'est La Vie and Jpan Open Second Locations Out East

Plus, news on downtown's new Lila and Boca Kitchen and Bar and the sudden glut of burgers in this town.

08/30/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Deals

Pompano Beach-Based Bank Acquires Sarasota's Insignia Bank

The Pompano Beach-based Stonegate Bank recently acquired all the operations of Sarasota's Insignia Bank in a transaction that is valued at approximately $36.5 million.

08/25/2016 Research by staff

Say Cheese

Manasota Grilled Cheese Festival Will Offer Cheesy Goodness in Palmetto

The Manasota Grilled Cheese Festival takes place this Saturday at Sutton Park in Palmetto and promises bread, cheese, sweets and more.

08/18/2016 By Megan McDonald

Film

Design Disruptors Documentary Will Premiere at Louies Modern in Sarasota

The documentary, which profiles more than 15 companies valued at over $1 trillion, showcases the transformative power of design.

08/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Eat Your Veggies

5 Ways to Kickstart a Healthy School Year

Sarasota Memorial Hospital dietitian Amanda Kinney shares her five top tips for starting the school year off right for kids and parents.

08/11/2016 By Alaina Upman

Weekly Planner

Wine Dinners, A Cupcake-Eating Contest and More Sarasota Food Events

...including the Sarasota Beer Fest and a fundraiser for J.R.'s Old Packinghouse Cafe.

08/10/2016 By Felicity Warner

Weekly Planner

Whisky Dinners, CSA Memberships and More Sarasota Dining Events

Michael's On East hosts a 173-year-old Scotch brand, Worden Farm opens up CSA memberships and more.

08/03/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Platinum 100

Lifestyles of Sarasota's Super Rich

From a $34,000 bottle of wine to a dog's $2 million inheritance, we've got the insider details on some of Sarasota's most spectacular splurges.

08/02/2016

Platinum 100

The Platinum 100 2016: Antiques

Where to find the best trinkets and treasures around town.

07/29/2016

Education

Free Small Business Financial Education Workshop Is Aug. 16

Wells Fargo is offering a free small business financial education workshop for business owners, entrepreneurs and the general public on Aug. 16.

07/29/2016 Research by staff

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

After Orlando

Fear and Resilience at a Sarasota Gay Bar

Patrons of Barrel 87, one of Sarasota's last remaining gay bars, come together after the tragic shooting in Orlando.

07/29/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Prehistoric Predators

What We Can All Learn From the Disney World Alligator Attack

The best way to encounter a Florida alligator, writes Robert Bowden, is at an attraction the puts a wall between you and the animal.

07/29/2016 By Robert Bowden

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: July 21-27

Snooty’s birthday bash, Sinbad at McCurdy’s and more.

07/21/2016 By Ilene Denton

Wine & Dine

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Dining Events

A round-up of upcoming dining events.

07/20/2016 By Felicity Warner

Tourism

Lifeguard Competition Coming to Siesta Key

Lifeguards from around the state will compete for medals at the U.S. Lifesaving Association Southeast Region Lifeguard Championships.

07/13/2016 Research by staff

Wine & Dine

This Week's Can't-Miss Dining Events

Don't miss out on wine tasting, fresh seafood and a craft beer tour of Sarasota.

07/12/2016 By Felicity Warner

Class Pass

Innovative Dining Announces New Cooking Class Schedule

Jeremy Hammond-Chambers' Innovative Dining ramps up its cooking class schedule.

07/06/2016 By Margo Rometo

Best Bars

Our Favorite Local Bar Bites

Mini-masterpieces from some restaurant bars.

06/22/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Convention Wisdom

Inside This Month's Republican National Convention

Each congressional district in Florida is sending three delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland July 18-21.

06/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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