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5 Simple Tips to Style Patriotic Shirts for Everyday Outfits

Effortless ways to turn bold red, white, and blue into timeless everyday looks.

08/28/2025

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How Paint by Numbers Builds Confidence in First-Time Artists

A guided path that transforms hesitation into creativity, making art approachable and rewarding for beginners.

08/28/2025

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Pull Up Placement Matters: How To Get The Right Fit Every Time

Simple adjustments that boost comfort, prevent leaks, and keep you confident all day.

08/28/2025

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

Namegate

Longboat Key Weighs the Future of Gulf of Mexico Drive

State crews have begun removing signs that say "Gulf of Mexico" under Florida’s new “Gulf of America” law, but the Town of Longboat Key Commission must decide if the road’s name will officially change.

08/28/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Politics

Sarasota Sidewalk Art Set to Be Removed

A new state mandate bans all “non-standard” markings on streets, sidewalks and crosswalks, insisting they're safety hazards and distractions to motorists—despite research showing street art actually results in safer driving habits and fewer crashes.

08/27/2025 By Kendall Southworth

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Viplikes’ Tactics to Effectively Grow Your Travel Social Media Pages in 2025

From micro-stories to meaningful connections, here’s how to turn your travel page into a thriving community in 2025.

08/27/2025

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Can a Machine Be Creative? Artists on Collaborating With AI

Exploring how artists are reshaping authorship, ethics, and imagination through human–AI collaboration.

08/27/2025

Branded Content

All Eyes on a New Speaker Series

Sarasotans have always had to wait until December for the PINC Experience—until now.

08/27/2025

Ringling College Town Hall Announces its 45th Season

The College announces its TOWN HALL Speaker Series line-up for 2026

08/26/2025

Save the Seagrass

Mote Expands Seagrass Restoration Efforts With Three New Research Facilities

The new facilities are designed to advance the restoration, resilience and long-term sustainability of Florida's seagrass meadows, which are vanishing at alarming rates.

08/26/2025 By Staff

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Ryder Cup 2025: US & European teams start to take shape

The teams for the 2025 Ryder Cup contest being held from September 26-28 at Bethpage Black Golf Course in New York have started to take shape.

08/26/2025

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Spending a lazy day in Sarasota

Sarasota is a city that offers numerous activities, both for those who love nature and for those who enjoy more modern and exciting entertainment.

08/26/2025

Grant Report

Patterson Foundation Contributes $500,000 in Seed Funding to Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund

Plus, the Susan Terry Foundation awards its inaugural grants to two local projects aimed to honor and support those with AIDS.

08/25/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

DeSantis Reappoints Karen Rose to Sarasota County School Board

Plus, Alison Fraga is named CEO of The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County, and more.

08/25/2025 By Staff

Politics

Sarasota's Joe Gruters Named Chair of Republican National Committee

Gruters is a fourth-generation Sarasotan who's directly tied to Donald Trump's rise to power.

08/25/2025 By Staff

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OCR in Banking: Transforming Document Processing and Compliance

How Optical Character Recognition Is Streamlining Banking Operations, Strengthening Compliance, and Enhancing the Customer Experience

08/25/2025

Preview

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces More Shows for the Season

A lineup of musicians, comedians and even game shows adds to the already announced Broadway show list.

08/25/2025 By Kay Kipling

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How Tourists Can Enjoy the Best of Sarasota in 2025 Halloween

If you're a tourist planning to visit and participate in Sarasota’s Halloween 2025, you're in for a treat

08/24/2025

Internships

We're Looking for Editorial and Sales & Marketing Interns

Previous Sarasota Magazine interns have gone on to work for The New York Times, NPR, Bustle, The Whitney Museum of American Art, and more.

08/22/2025