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Sarasota's Boatyard Has Sold

The Boatyard, a 2.03-acre waterfront parcel at the base of the Stickney Point Bridge, was purchased by a local real estate and hospitality mogul for roughly $8 million.

02/05/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Love Is In The Air

Where to Eat on Valentine's Day

Impress your date by taking them to one of our favorite Sarasota restaurants.

02/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson

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Sarasota Artist - Claire Desjardins unveils her latest series for Drew Marc Gallery This Saturday for Artwalk!

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02/02/2024

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Check Out This List of Local Valentine's Day Events

The countdown is on for showing love, and everyone's invited. From free laughs to sexy acts, there's something out there for everyone, regardless of status or situationship.

02/02/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Announcing Views From the New Horizon: Portraits From Sarasota Magazine's 'Listening to Black Voices' Series

The photo exhibition, created in partnership with Gulf Coast Community Foundation, will feature the work of Michael Kinsey and will be on display at Art Center Sarasota March 14-April 20.

02/02/2024 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Kitchen Confidential

A Morning Making Bread at Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery Brought Me Back to My Restaurant Roots

It had been years since I worked an early shift in a restaurant kitchen, but when the owners of the new Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery offered me a morning of baking, I couldn't resist.

02/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson

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Songs of the ‘70s with Sarasota Orchestra

The multitalented Michael Cavanaugh joins the Orchestra in bringing music by James Taylor, Paul Simon, Neil Diamond and others to Van Wezel.

02/02/2024 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal flute, Sarasota Orchestra

Go East

A New Nearly 1,000-Home Residential Development Is Headed to Parrish

Sunchase is new, 427-acre, 55-plus community with amenities including pickleball courts, dog parks and a community garden. Groundbreaking is expected within the next two months.

02/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

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Tuning into the Musical Vibrancy of Sarasota County

In Sarasota County, music isn't just a pastime; it's a way of life. With a thriving community of music organizations, there's something for every musical palate.

02/01/2024

Walk This Way

The Legacy Trail Is Getting a New Pedestrian Overpass at Tuttle Avenue

Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with the project. It's one of several overpasses poised to make the trail safer.

01/31/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Review

Tony Award-Winning Musical Hadestown Offers a Captivating Journey at the Van Wezel

You'll be both thrilled and chilled by this touring musical retelling a classic tale of love and loss.

01/31/2024 By Kay Kipling

Into the Wild

A New Program Aims to Protect Vulnerable Local Mangroves

Mangroves are one of the most critical parts of our ecosystem—and they're increasingly at risk.

01/31/2024 By Matthew Gutierrez

Q & A

New Realtor Association President Tony Barrett Shares His Insights on the Local Market

Barrett, the incoming president of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, answers the big question: Will the real estate market waver in 2024?

01/31/2024 By Kim Doleatto

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Sarasota Concert Association Presents the Detroit Symphony, Rotterdam Philharmonic, and Pianist Bruce Liu

Order tickets today and hear what the world is raving about!

01/30/2024

Fast Track

Harvest House Hires New Chief Operating Officer

Plus, new board leadership at the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Children First and more.

01/29/2024 By Staff

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The Sarasota Ballet Presents Ballet Hispánico

The Sarasota Ballet presents Ballet Hispánico, one of America’s Cultural Treasures, celebrating and exploring Latino cultures through dance.

01/29/2024

Market Report

Panic-Buying and Bidding Wars Are Officially Things of the Past, but Home Prices Aren't Budging

The median price for a single-family home in Sarasota County is now $515,000. In Manatee County, it's $509,240.

01/29/2024 By Kim Doleatto

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2023 Siesta Key Real Estate: A Market Defined by Luxury and Precision

This past year, we noted a particular emphasis on homes that offer more than just a statement of wealth.

01/29/2024

Round and Round and Round We Go

Traffic Circles Can Actually Be Straightforward, Driving Instructors Say

Knowing when and where to yield is critical to reducing angst—and crashes.

01/29/2024 By Catherine Hicks/Community News Collaborative

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Delta 9 Gummies: 5 THC Gummies to Provide Relaxation, Improve Sleep Quality, and More

Finding tranquility and a good night's sleep can often seem like a distant dream in our fast-paced world.

01/26/2024