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What to Do in Sarasota This Week

The Gulfcoast Pride Festival, a new exhibit at the Leonard Reid House, pro wrestling for a good cause, and more.

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Ringling Renaissance

The Historic Charles Ringling Building Has Transformed Into Venue 1927

Led by restaurateur Rafael Arguelles, the 1926 Charles Ringling Building will reopen in December as an event space.

10/21/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Can't Beat The View

The Best Waterfront Restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee

Where to get a great meal on the water.

10/21/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Shore Scares

The Ultimate Guide to Your Most Spook-tacular Sarasota Halloween Ever

There are fall festivities for everyone—even your four-legged friends.

10/20/2025 By The Undead-itors

Claw-Some!

Great Spots to Grab Stone Crab Claws

Stone crab season runs October 15 through May 1, every year. Here's where to get your fix.

10/16/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Arrivederci!

Caragiulos Is Closing on Oct. 26 and Will Reopen on Ringling Boulevard in January

The 36-year-old pizza and pasta joint will reopen in a new location on Ringling Boulevard in January 2026.

10/08/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Eat Your Veggies

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch Was Just Recognized as the Best Farmers Market in the U.S.

American Farmland Trust's annual Farmers Market Celebration honors markets across the country. This year, Lakewood Ranch took the top spot.

10/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Raw Ambition

Kurō Sushi Will Open on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 1

The new restaurant will be the fourth in owner Daniel Dokko’s portfolio.

10/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hot, Hot, Hot

Updated: Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

An update of the new restaurants that stand out from the crowd.

10/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hot Sips

Sarasota's Best Coffee Shops

Get your caffeine fix at one of these top spots.

09/29/2025 By Staff

Island Time

Updated: Tommy Bahama Is Officially Open

The upscale chain closed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It reopens today in the former Shore location on St. Armands Circle, with a retail store downstairs—just like the old days.

09/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Farmers Market Madness

Palmetto's New North River Community Market Features More Than 70 Vendors

The new monthly market is hosted monthly at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa

09/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Fresh!

Your Guide to Every Single Local Farmers Market

Whatever you’re hungry for, you’ll find it at a local market.

09/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Sprout And About

Sprouts Farmers Market Is Opening its Newest Store in Venice

The grocery store will open on Friday, Nov. 14 on Jacaranda Boulevard.

09/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Seeding Knowledge

Sarasota County Schools Has Launched Its Newest Education Initiative: a Working Farm

The $8 million agricultural complex sits on 39.1 acres next to McIntosh Middle School, where county students can get down and dirty while learning about agriculture.

09/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Counter Culture

Grab a Chair at These Four Chef’s Counters

Those who dine unfettered by dietary restrictions and driven by curiosity will relish the chef’s counter adventure.

09/15/2025 By Karen Hughes Irvine

Hops and Dreams

Grab a Beer or Two at These Area Oktoberfests

Willkommen October with lagers and ales.

09/10/2025 By Lauren Jackson

The After After Party

The Best Late Night Restaurants in Sarasota

Night owls, take note.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Whisker Wonderland

At Katy’s Cat Café, Adoptable Cats and Kittens Are the Stars

At Katy’s, one side of the space is a beverage and ice cream outlet, where you can view, but not physically hang out with the cats. A separate entrance takes you into the “cat lounge,” where you can cuddle adoptable cats and kittens lazing about.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Food For Thought

The Southern Smoke Foundation Has Launched a Mental Health Pilot Program for Florida's Hospitality Workers

The program launched in Florida earlier this month after success in 12 other states.

08/28/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Sarasota Magazine

Eat & Drink

Grab a Chair at These Four Chef’s Counters

Now in Its Fifth Year, Bahi Hut’s Tiki Fever Is Bigger Than Ever

Everything You Need to Know About Sarasota's Local Food Scene

Kurō Sushi Will Open on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 1

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Updated: Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

What to Do in Sarasota This Week

The Historic Charles Ringling Building Has Transformed Into Venue 1927

The Best Waterfront Restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee

The Ultimate Guide to Your Most Spook-tacular Sarasota Halloween Ever

Great Spots to Grab Stone Crab Claws

Caragiulos Is Closing on Oct. 26 and Will Reopen on Ringling Boulevard in January

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch Was Just Recognized as the Best Farmers Market in the U.S.

Kurō Sushi Will Open on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 1

Updated: Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

Sarasota's Best Coffee Shops

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