Oh, the Places You'll Go

Here's Every Single Nonstop Flight From SRQ

Bookmark this list for your next trip.

07/02/2026 By Staff

First Person

Manatee County Commission Candidate Adam Johnson on the Issues

How serious is Johnson, really? And can he transition from his mischievous trolling on X (formerly known as Twitter) for the unsexy slog of zoning ordinances?

07/01/2026 By Isaac Eger

From the Editor

Goodbye to USF Sarasota-Manatee—and New College

Instead of having two strong institutions serving our region, we lost both to politics. 

07/01/2026 By Susan Burns

Wacky Headlines

Recent You-Can’t-Make-Them-Up Headlines From Sarasota and Beyond

Overspending on a canine coworker's birthday, a meth mishap and Publix realizes you probably don't need a gun while picking up your BOGO buys.

07/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Restaurant Review

Hanami Is a Feast For the Senses

At this new Rosemary District restaurant, East Asian fusion comes together in one gloriously unruly space.

07/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Bread Culture

Downtown Sarasota's Bakero Specializes in Naturally Leavened Sourdough

Owners Piotr and Nataliia Lugowski moved here from Poland two years ago, where Nataliia developed her skills as a professional baker.

07/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Cheap Eats

Boca Sarasota's $15 'Hot Girl Dinner' Is the Meal Steal of the Summer

We can all be “hot girls”—and save our pennies—without breaking a sweat.

07/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Good, Bad, Baffling

Our Judgy Take on Current Events: July Edition

Data centers, redrawn Congressional maps, a win for environmentally sensitive lands and a controversial figure plotting his return to politics.

07/01/2026

Concrete Dream

Behold: The Priciest Home on the Market in Sarasota-Manatee

Listed for $38.45 million, the under-construction Longboat Key estate began as a family dream house. If it sells anywhere close to ask, it could reset the region’s residential sales record.

07/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

What's in Store

Sarasota Art Museum’s Gift Shop Is a Perfect Stop for Whimsical and Unique Treasures

The gift shop is located on the museum’s first floor and is filled with beautiful and whimsical jewelry, handbags, kid-friendly merchandise, games, books, puzzles and much more.

07/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Flight Bites

New Concessions Take Flight at SRQ Airport

Whether you're taking off or returning home, the airport now boasts a whole lotta Sarasota-specific flavor.

07/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

The Women Behind the Art

The Untold Stories of Sarasota's Women Artists

From the earliest days of Sarasota’s vaunted arts history, women were painting, drawing, sculpting and otherwise creating.

07/01/2026 By Kay Kipling

We're No. 1!

CNN Names Sarasota Its 'Best Town to Visit' for 2026

We're kind of a big deal.

07/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Book Report

The Books Sarasota's Historical Figures Might Read This Summer

Would John Ringling be engrossed in "The Art of the Deal"? Would Eugenie Clark binge "Remarkably Bright Creatures"?

07/01/2026

Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

How to indulge during the long, hot season.

07/01/2026 By The Editors

BRANDED CONTENT

Women of Impact

Explore the inspiring stories of Sarasota's 2026 Women of Impact—leaders, innovators and changemakers making a meaningful difference in our community.

07/01/2026 Photography by Barbara Banks

Branded Content

Women of Impact 2026: Tina Granthon

Beacon of Hope

07/01/2026

Branded Content

Women of Impact 2026: Marlene Hauck & Amie Austin, Ph.D.

Executive Director & Board Member, Sunshine From Darkness

07/01/2026