Works of Art

Sarasota's Best Burgers

From brilliant mash-ups to simple classics, these are the 11 best burgers you can get your hands on right now.

09/18/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker and Lauren Jackson

Mic Drop

'Mean' Gene Okerlund, Wrestling’s Greatest Interviewer, Had a Decades-Long Love Affair With Sarasota

Okerlund began visiting Sarasota in the 1970s and later lived in Osprey's Oaks Club year-round.

09/17/2023 By Clayton Trutor

Hold My Beer

Check Out the Most Expensive Home Sale in Sarasota County So Far This Year

The $13.95 million Lido Key home marks the priciest residential sale so far this year. It was a cash deal.

09/15/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

Guide to Giving 2023

09/14/2023

Walking on Sunshine

Long-Awaited Project Bridges Pinecraft Community

The Pinecraft Pedestrian Bridge connects the Phillippi Creek Levee Trail to the county-owned property at the end of Graber Avenue.

09/14/2023 By Sarah Owens/Community News Collaborative

Preview

Sarasota Art Museum Announces 2023-2024 Exhibitions

The season includes a blend of artists, from those presenting their first solo exhibitions to artists known worldwide.

09/14/2023 By Staff

Light Bites

Lakeside Bites Opens in Downtown Wellen Park

The new dining venture joins Pop Dawgs and Claw & Co. in The Yard.

09/13/2023 By Lauren Jackson

cha cha ching

This Harbor Acres Home Is for Sale for Just Under $34 Million

It's the highest residential listing in Sarasota County—ever.

09/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

On the Road

Sarasota's New Pop-Up Library Makes It Easier Than Ever to Access Books and Technology

The library on wheels has dozens of resources and is headed to a location near you.

09/12/2023 By Emma Moneuse

Grant Report

PGT Innovations Announces $11 Million-Plus Grant of Equity to More Than 5,000 Employees

Plus, Barancik Foundation grants All Faiths Food Bank almost $2.5 million, KFC's Kentucky Fried wishes program awards Resilient Retreat $10,000, and more.

09/11/2023 By Staff

Listening to Black Voices

Former MLB Player Jeremy Shelby on Identity, Opportunity and Giving Yourself Grace

Shelby is the founder, president and head of directors at Sarasota's Elite Life Management, a wealth advisory company.

09/11/2023 By Heather Dunhill

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CBD for Sleep: 5 CBD for Insomnia Products For a Good Night’s Rest

CBD is the latest solution for managing insomnia, nighttime restlessness, fatigue and other issues that interfere with getting a good night’s sleep. 

09/11/2023

New New College

Check Out the Finalists in the Design Challenge to 'Reimagine' New College’s I.M. Pei Dorms

The three finalists in the design challenge include one local firm and two international ones.

09/11/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Save the Reefs

Mote Opens Caribbean King Crab Hatchery in an Effort to Save Florida’s Coral Reefs

Caribbean king crabs scour reefs for algae, curb algal growth and crabs foster a healthier environment for coral growth and settlement.

09/11/2023 By Staff

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Calusa Brewing and Chef Steve Phelps Are Teaming Up, and We're Stoked

The former White Buffalo Saloon will soon be home to PigFish, Phelps' new restaurant, and Calusa Brewing's new taproom.

09/08/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Weather Patterns

Hurricane Lee Is a Harbinger of Storms to Come

Lee has set a record as the quickest system to intensify from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in Atlantic hurricane season history.

09/08/2023 By Bob Bunting

Bread and Butter

Bread Bandits Is Serving Seriously Good Sourdough at Its New Sarasota Bakery

Business partners Jules Thuet and Brad Rutledge know a thing or two about bread.

09/08/2023 By Lauren Jackson

9/11

Annual 9/11 Event Moves from USF Sarasota-Manatee

Dormitory construction prompted the change in plan and relocation to Sarasota National Cemetery.

09/07/2023 By Community News Collaborative

Precious Metals

Trend Report: Metallics

Metallics add a jolt of energy to any outfit.

09/07/2023 By Elizabeth Djinis

Trending

Are Muscadine Grapes the Next Big Superfood?

New research shows that the grape, which is used to make wine in the southeastern United States, can improve your skin and fight inflammation.

09/07/2023 By Bob McGinn