Life's a Beach

Siesta Beach Ranks High on 'Best Beaches' Lists

Tripadvisor and Condé Nast Traveler again place Siesta Beach among America’s best, underscoring Sarasota’s staying power on the national stage.

02/20/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Judge Rejects Challenge to Controversial Siesta Key Land Swap

The ruling clears the way for a home to be built on property the county once bought to preserve.

02/20/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Education

Will USF Sarasota-Manatee Disappear?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to give New College the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, but local leaders, businesspeople, students and faculty plan to speak out at a Feb. 25 meeting.

02/19/2026 By Elizabeth Djinis

Cookie Monsters

Insomnia Cookies is Coming to Gulf Gate

The Philadelphia-based company, known for its late-night delivery options, will host its grand opening this Saturday, Feb. 21

02/19/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Planning With Purpose: Fiduciary Guidance for Sarasota Families

With over 27 years of experience, Scott Collins helps Sarasota families build purposeful plans for today and tomorrow.

02/19/2026

Real Estate Report

The 2026 Real Estate Market Takes Shape

In January, the median sale price for single-family homes was $490,000 in Sarasota County and $480,495 in Manatee County, while condos and townhomes sold at median prices of $314,175 in Sarasota and $305,000 in Manatee.

02/18/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Branded Content

Curated Living

Celebrating the Art of Home Craftsmanship in Sarasota

02/18/2026 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Grid Meets Gulf

House of Columns Comes to Market on Longboat Key for $22 Million

The Carl Abbott-designed home combines Sarasota School principles with a long-held bayside parcel rarely seen intact at this scale.

02/17/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Poetry Life

Aimee Nezhukumatathil on the Power of Poetry

The award-winning poet, whose forthcoming book, "Night Owl," will be published in March, will participate in two talks during Bookstore1Sarasota's annual PoetryLife Weekend.

02/16/2026 By Elizabeth Djinis

Sneak Peek

Masō Restaurant Will Celebrate Its Grand Opening This Wednesday

Broc Smith of Dive Wine & Spirits co-owns the 26-seat fine dining restaurant.

02/16/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Tides and Teeth

Filmmaker Wilson McCourtney Takes on Sharks, Red Tide and Florida’s Water Crisis in His Latest Documentary

"Fighting for Florida" will screen at the 2026 Sarasota Film Festival.

02/16/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Fat Tuesday

Here's Where to Get Paczki, Just in Time for Fat Tuesday

We've got the lowdown on these deep-fried treats, as well as where to find them so you can satisfy your craving.

02/16/2026 By Chloé Cuyler

Tender Loving Care

Mote Is Caring for Three Cold-Stressed Manatees and 25 Cold-Stunned Green Sea Turtles

Cold stressing and stunning are potentially life-threatening conditions caused by sudden or prolonged drops in water temperature.

02/13/2026 By Staff

Love Me Tender

Dining Out For Valentine's Day Is Hard on Everyone

It's totally OK to eat out on Valentine's Day—but just know it might leave you (and everybody else) disappointed.

02/13/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Hot, Hot, Hot

Updated! Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

An update of the new restaurants that stand out from the crowd.

02/12/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Preview

Sarasota Opera Announces Its 68th Season

Five mainstage productions, a youth performance and several signature events are slated for 2026-2027.

02/11/2026 By Staff

Outbreak Warning

Measles Cases Rise in Florida as Vaccination Rates Remain Low in Sarasota

Measles cases rise in Florida, including 54 at Ave Maria University, as local immunization gaps persist.

02/11/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Where They’re Going

Sarasota Still Draws Newcomers, Even as Its Neighbors Surge

Florida Realtors data and U-Haul moves show sustained growth across the region, with inland neighbors gaining ground.

02/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

ArtsBeat

A Q&A With Sarasota Orchestra's Music Director About His Role in Bad Bunny Super Bowl Show

"Apparently he was aware of my career, and his manager Googled me and found my manager," Guerrero says. "The first thing I was thinking [was], 'Is this real or a prank call?'"

02/10/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

3 Tips to Outsmart Coastal Wear and Tear on Your Florida Home

Florida homeowners can beat coastal wear with garage doors, floor seals, and power washing.

02/10/2026

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