Drink It In

What It's Like to Attend a Ceremonial Cacao Circle

Carrie Eckert says cacao healed her autoimmune conditions and anxiety. She hosts local cacao circles to help others reap its benefits, too.

01/10/2024 By Isaac Eger

A New Day

Selby Gardens Opens the Doors to a Transformed Downtown Campus

A multimillion-dollar completion of Phase One welcomes visitors to a revamped experience starting Thursday.

01/10/2024 By Kay Kipling

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Center Stage: A Look at Sarasota County’s Thriving Theaters

Whether you're in the mood for spontaneous laughter, Broadway showstoppers, or thought-provoking dramas, you'll find it all in Sarasota County's diverse and vibrant theater community.

01/09/2024

Compare and Contrast

A Completely Biased and Unscientific List of Reasons Why Tervis Is Better Than Stanley

In a world full of Stanleys, be a Tervis.

01/09/2024 By Megan McDonald

You've Got Mail

An Upcoming Exhibit Showcases Visions of Utopia From Near and Far

Postcards From Utopia is a traveling exhibition kicking off at Phillippi Crest Clubhouse in Sarasota's Historic Maine Colony District and featuring submissions from Kazakstan to Canada and beyond.

01/09/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Listening to Black Voices

Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle on Higher Education, Affirmative Action and Black Excellence

“If we are going to lean into who we are becoming as a nation, we’ve got to grapple with the importance of diversity."

01/09/2024 By Heather Dunhill

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A Modern Expression Of Urban Living Downtown

In the heart of downtown Sarasota, a chic new address arises with the spirit of a local and worldly soul.

01/09/2024

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See Program Four Graziano Celebrated

See Program 4 Graziano Celebrated as The Sarasota Ballet highlights ballets by our Resident Choreographer of 10 years, Ricardo Graziano.

01/08/2024

Review

Urbanite Theatre Imagines Shakespeare's Sister with Judith

The world premiere play asks us to consider the what-ifs of gender, love and ambition, past and present.

01/08/2024 By Kay Kipling

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Selby Gardens Presents Spring Exhibition Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe

On View February 11 – June 30 at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus

01/08/2024

No Thanks

Another Winter Storm Is on the Way

High winds with gusts up to 50 miles per hour, coastal flooding and soaking rains are expected on Tuesday.

01/08/2024 By Megan McDonald

The Big Pictures

Embracing Our Differences' 2024 Exhibit Opens Jan. 21

A free grand opening event at downtown Sarasota’s Bayfront Park will include music, food trucks and local arts organizations.

01/08/2024 By Staff

Home View

The Sea Hagg Returns

Jan Holman has breathed new life into her Sea Hagg brand with a nautical-themed vacation rental in a nearby Cortez cottage.

01/08/2024 By Kim Doleatto

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Shinique Smith: Parade Is Now on View at The Ringling Museum

The exhibition is a rare opportunity to experience contemporary sculpture within The Ringling’s European galleries.

01/08/2024

Sun Catcher

A Lot of People Moved to Florida in 2023—But Not as Many as 2022

Three new reports show that the Sarasota-Manatee region is still attracting newcomers, but some people are moving out, too.

01/08/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Downtown Sale

A Parcel on the Corner of Ringling Boulevard and U.S. 301 Sold, and Guess What? It Won't Be Demolished.

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County bought 100 S. Washington Blvd. and plans to renovate, not raze.

01/05/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Trail Etiquette

How Not to Be a Jerk When You're Riding Your Bike

Be mindful of those around you.

01/04/2024 By Hannah Wallace

Easy Riding

The Ultimate Guide to All 18.2 Miles of the Legacy Trail

What was built more than a century ago as a railroad to carry freight trains and passenger lines (and later the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus) is now an 18.2-mile paved public park that stretches from Sarasota to Venice.

01/04/2024 By Hannah Wallace

We Will Miss You

After Just Four Months in the Rosemary District, Nancy's Bar-B-Q Is Permanently Closing

Guests are invited to say good-bye—and have one last helping of brisket—by Saturday, Jan. 6.

01/04/2024 By Lauren Jackson

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Creative Currents: Diving into Sarasota County’s Visual Arts Scene

From free museum days to open studio events, Sarasota County's visual arts scene is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered.

01/04/2024