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Prolific Writer Harlan Coben Is Coming to Sarasota in February for an Author Luncheon

The event benefits the Library Foundation for Sarasota County. "Libraries are hugely important," Coben says. "A luncheon for a library, about books—that’s a win-win-win."

01/19/2026 By Kay Kipling

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Mendelssohn’s powerful choral masterpiece, "Elijah"

Key Chorale Presents Mendelssohn’s Elijah — A Monumental Masterwork of Faith, Fire, and Triumph featuring baritone Jamal Sarikoki

01/19/2026

Suncoast Searchlight

Florida Bill Would Give Benderson Development Its Own Taxing District at UTC

House Bill 4091 would give Benderson the ability to finance and oversee future expansions of the shopping hub, as well as the rowing park.

01/17/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight and Christian Casale/Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Chill Factor

Cold Weather Shelters Are Opening Tonight in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Wind chill as low as 28 degrees is expected during the overnight hours.

01/15/2026 By Megan McDonald

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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Presents World Premiere of Composition by Roger Zare in April

Zare will premiere his latest piece, Gamma for string quartet, right here in Sarasota — performed by DragonBoot Quartet.

01/15/2026

Built to Last

2026 Heritage Awards Honor Those Slowing the Tide of Teardowns

This year's awards spotlight local architects, homeowners, researchers and craftspeople committed to keeping Sarasota's history intact.

01/14/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Chop Chop

There's a Brand New Steakhouse in Englewood

Owners Keith and Laurie Farlow's newest restaurant, Chophouse285, offers prime steaks on Englewood's historic Dearborn Street.

01/14/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Affordable Housing

Sarasota County Approves $26.9 Million in Affordable Housing Awards

Commissioners funded four multifamily projects using disaster recovery dollars and directed staff to seek more information on whether the remaining $3.1 million could help advance a 158-unit plan tied to Sarasota's U.S. Recycling site.

01/14/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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5 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss “Radical Softness”

Simple fishing net becomes monumental sculpture in exhibition at Sarasota Art Museum

01/13/2026

Concrete Rising

What’s Going Up on U.S. 301 Near Ringling Boulevard?

A 50-unit, all-rental townhome project next to Payne Park is now expected to complete construction by the end of the year, with two U.S. 301-facing retail spaces to fill.

01/13/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Block Party

The Butcher's Block Is Hosting Its 13th Annual Grand Tent Tasting on Jan. 24

The legacy shop is celebrating its 59th anniversary with loads of wine from around the world.

01/12/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Grant Report

Culverhouse Jr. Donates $500,000 to University of Alabama

Plus, a Longboat Key golf instructor raises more than $100,000 for First 1,000 Days Suncoast, and more.

01/12/2026 By Staff

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents Dominique Morisseau's 'Paradise Blue'

There's drama, humor and a little bit of jazz in this five-character play, set in 1949 Detroit.

01/12/2026 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Florida Center for Government Accountability Names Michael Barfield Executive Director

Plus, Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Urban Meyer to New College's board of trustees, and more.

01/12/2026 By Staff

Sprawl Surge

Sarasota County’s Master-Planned Giants Keep Dominating National Rankings

RLCO's 2025 list again places Lakewood Ranch and Wellen Park in the top 10, with more than 3,000 combined new-home sales and a regional growth footprint that now rivals small cities.

01/11/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Review

Asolo Rep's 'Primary Trust' Tells a Touching Story About Finding Friendship and Hope

The Pulitzer Prize winner is mostly low-key, but it still has an impact.

01/11/2026 By Kay Kipling

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Forks & Corks Winemaker Dinners Return to the Suncoast

A weeklong celebration of world-class wine and local independent chefs and restaurateurs

01/08/2026

The Hot New Neighborhood

The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.

01/08/2026 By Robert Plunket

Q & A

New Realtor Association Prez David Crawford Shares His Insights on the Local Market

Crawford, the 2026 president of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, discusses affordability, hurricanes, development pressure and the shifting local market.

01/05/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Love Letter

The Case for Loving Sarasota

A city that inspires as much debate as devotion is rarely boring.

01/05/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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