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Sarasota Parents React to the Rise of AI Writing Tools in Middle School

In this article, we’ll explore how Sarasota families and schools are responding to the rise of AI in the classroom, the concerns they’re voicing, and how parents can guide their children toward smart use of AI tools.

08/11/2025

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Are AI Chatbots Starting To Feel Too Real

Are these digital entities starting to feel a little too real?

08/11/2025

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Home Security for Couples Who Want Peace, Not Panic

Feeling safe at home isn’t about being paranoid—it’s about being settled.

08/08/2025

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How to Pay for a Wedding Without Going Into Debt

With the right plan and a bit of flexibility, you can create a special day without taking on debt that will haunt you for years.

08/08/2025

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How to Organize Seating Areas for Visitors in High-Traffic Restaurants?

Using every inch wisely while keeping traffic flowing smoothly separates successful establishments from struggling ones.

08/08/2025

The Sound of Music

The Hermitage's "Sunsets @ Selby Gardens" Series Returns This Fall

The outdoor performance series features works-in-progress by Hermitage artists-in-residence and alumni at Selby Gardens' two campuses.

08/07/2025 By Staff

Claws And Effect

A Manatee County Utilities Ground Crew Unearthed a Fossilized Giant Sloth Claw Last Month

You can see at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

08/07/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Book Report

What the Sarasota Magazine Team Is Reading This Summer

Need a book rec? We've got one!

08/06/2025 By Staff

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Why Sarasota’s Roads Are Getting Riskier, And What You Can Do to Stay Safe

Here’s why that matters, and what you can do to protect yourself before the worst happens.

08/06/2025

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The Return of Poker Nights in Sarasota’s Cultural Circles

These nights are less about high stakes and more about setting a scene that reflects Sarasota’s appreciation for style, community, and meaningful time together.

08/06/2025

Gimme Shelter

A New Clinical Trial Aims to Help Anxious Dogs Cope With Thunderstorms

And Bradenton's Bayshore Veterinary Group is participating.

08/05/2025 By Megan McDonald

The Tropics

High Sea Surface Temperatures, Dissipating Saharan Dust and More: Conditions For Hurricane Formation Are Becoming Ideal

Watch out for storm development in the tropical Atlantic this week.

08/04/2025 By Bob Bunting

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards More Than $8.1 Million in Grants

Plus, a Gulf Coast Community Foundation grant will help fund a new Senior Friendship Centers program for older LGBTQ+ adults, and more.

08/04/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Teen Golfer Wins Steph Curry 'Underrated' Golf Tour Stop, Will Compete in National Cup

Plus, Sarasota Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten has been designated a Certified Chamber Executive, and more.

08/04/2025 By Staff

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Dr. Mercola’s Summer Detox Guide: Cleanse Naturally with Seasonal Superfoods

Here are his top tips for cleansing gently, using seasonal foods and habits that work with your body, not against it.

08/04/2025

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How a Garage Door Tune-Up Service Helps With Home Security

Let's examine how garage door maintenance can safeguard both your house and your family.

08/04/2025

After the Storms

Ten Severely Hurricane-Damaged City Parks Are Now in the Permitting Phase of Recovery

Work is expected to begin in 2026.

08/04/2025 By Staff

Dolce Dinaro

This Longboat Key Home Just Sold for $30.3 Million—Cash

The Venetian-style estate known as Serenissima was listed for $35 million in June and sold just 25 days later. It's the most ever paid for a home on Florida's west coast outside the Naples market.

08/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Why Web3 Wallets Are Rewriting the Rules of Digital Money

The crypto space has grown far beyond simple send-and-receive transactions, and our wallets needed to catch up.

08/01/2025

Monolith Makeover

A Mixed-Use Tower Has Been Proposed for the Site Where the Zenith Now Stands

The proposed 18-story project will include 96 residential units, with seven set aside as attainable housing.

08/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto