That Time of Year

Make Father's Day Reservations at One of These Local Restaurants

Take care of Dad by treating him to an epic meal.

06/09/2023 By Lauren Jackson

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Sarasota Tops National List for Home Inventory Increase

Sarasota took the top spot in a national list compiled by Realtor.com that highlights where housing inventory has risen the most when compared to last year.

06/09/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Flashback

Photo: An Aerial View of the John Ringling Causeway, 1946

A look back on a bridge that changed Sarasota's keys—and has been rebuilt twice since its first construction in 1926.

06/09/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Next-Gen Design

Meet Jonathan Rameau, an Architect Who Pivots Between Residential and Commercial Projects

Rameau's Sarasota firm is handling everything from the renovation of the historic Leonard Reid home to a massive biosolids corporation in Pasco County.

06/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Kiss Kiss

Beso, a New Tapas Restaurant, Opens June 10

Dive into Spanish tapas and loads of sangria at this highly anticipated spot from the owners of State Street Eating House.

06/08/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Companion Cats

Cat Depot Has Partnered With the Pets for the Elderly Foundation to Help Seniors Adopt Cats

The foundation will provide funding for Sarasota's seniors to adopt companion animals, which can benefit the health of both the cats and their elderly caretakers.

06/08/2023 By Isaac Eger

Downtown development

Just Over 3 Acres of Downtown Sarasota Sold for $32 Million

Located along Ringling Boulevard, South Orange Avenue and Cross Street, the seven parcels will probably be redeveloped.

06/07/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Better With Age

Were Grapevines the First Domesticated Fruit?

New research suggests that domesticated grapes (and wine) are older than previously thought.

06/07/2023 By Bob McGinn

Millionnaire Moves

Two Bird Key Homes Sell for More Than $20 Million

The sale of two neighboring homes on Bird Key last week saw more than $20 million in sales. The two homes mark the most expensive sales there to date.

06/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

We're No. 1!

Florida Is the Lightning Capital of the U.S. Here's How to Stay Safe During a Storm.

The danger isn’t because of some karmic retribution upon the residents of this state—it’s due to the density of our large population, our tropical weather and our outdoor culture.

06/06/2023 By Isaac Eger

No Frenzy Necessary

Want to Help Mote Staff, Learn Something and Have Fun? Try Shark Encounter.

Mote's Shark Encounter allows visitors to help Mote staff by feeding sharks every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m.

06/06/2023 By Rick Morgan

Grant Report

Thunder by the Bay Festival Raises $315,000 for Suncoast Charities for Children

Plus, the Barancik Foundation approves more than $20 million in grants and Ringling College is selected as the home of the Carl Foreman Award.

06/05/2023 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Ron Turner Named President of Florida Supervisors of Elections

Plus, Selby Foundation awards "Selby Scholars" and the School Board of Manatee names Jason Wysong its next superintendent.

06/05/2023 By Staff

Mr. Chatterbox

'My Weekend as a Tourist in Pinecraft'

What's a Sarasota vacation like for the Amish and Mennonites? Our humor columnist aims to find out.

06/05/2023 By Robert Plunket

Sponsored Content

You’ll Want to Be “In The Room Where It Happens”

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is thrilled to share the 2023-2024 Season Subscription Series.

06/02/2023

Midcentury Fab

This South Gate Home Has Midcentury Style in Spades

Take a look at this 1960 home restoration that mixes modern updates with old-school cool.

06/02/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Oh, Great

That Huge Sargassum Bloom Is Filled with Plastic and Possibly Deadly Bacteria

Research shows there are massive quantities of plastic floating in the seaweed that encourage the presence of deadly flesh-eating bacteria.

06/02/2023 By Isaac Eger

Next-Gen Design

Meet Architect Leonardo Lunardi, Who Pivots Between Mansions and Multifamily Projects

Although he's worked alongside an original Sarasota School architect on high-end builds, he's not above designing much-needed affordable housing.

06/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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Hurricane Season Starts Today. We Asked an 'Intuitive Storyteller' What to Expect.

Gaze into the future with us.

06/01/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Dive In

Dive Into Four Luxurious Local Pools

These four incredible outdoor spaces will have you eager to go for a swim.

05/31/2023 By Kim Doleatto