Review

FST's Visit Joe Whitefeather (and bring the family!) Delivers Good Humor

The world premiere play by Bruce Graham draws inspiration from a true story about a town that renamed itself to attract tourists.

04/10/2023 By Kay Kipling

Tiny big tops

Check Out Some Teeny-Tiny Circuses at This Year's National Circus Model Builders' Convention

Experience the circus in miniature format at this year's convention April 13 - 15 at Showfolks of Sarasota.

04/10/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Listening to Black Voices

David Wilkins on Reconstruction, Reparation and Black Excellence

“Some people don’t want that history to be taught. It challenges the myth they like to maintain."

04/10/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Recipe For Success

Osteria Southside, a New Italian Restaurant, Opens Today

The new spot replaces Reef Cakes in Southside Village.

04/10/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Q & A

Model, Influencer and Former Sarasota Resident Eden Lipman Doesn't Hold Back in Her New Memoir, Ambitchious

Lipman moved to Sarasota at a young age and spent her formative years on a farm here.

04/07/2023 By Jessika Ward

Environment

The Curse of the Piney Point Phosphate Plant

The state has finished the deep well injection site and the pumping of wastewater into the aquifer has begun. Will this finally rid us of Piney Point disasters? Or will its legacy haunt us forever?

04/07/2023 By Isaac Eger

Taking Root

A New Local Mapping Project Aims to Protect Mangroves

The project will track mangrove growth and conditions along northern Sarasota Bay, Palma Sola Bay, southern Tampa Bay, Terra Ceia Bay and the Manatee River.

04/07/2023 By Emma Moneuse

Review

FST's World Premiere of Paralyzed Offers Vulnerability and Hope

In its story of two strangers making a mess of their lives, the play ponders the choices we make, and often regret.

04/06/2023 By Kay Kipling

In Memoriam

Remembering Sarasota County Commissioner Nancy Detert

The longtime Florida politician passed away this week at age 78.

04/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Sneaky Tiki Peeky

A New Tiki Bar Has Opened on Palm Avenue

The minds behind pan-Asian restaurant Kojo are bringing tiki flair to Bar Hana, right next door.

04/06/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Spring Forward

Warm Mineral Springs Reopens, With a Potential New Future to Ponder

After six months of closure due to Hurricane Ian, North Port's Warm Mineral Springs is back—and plans for a public-private partnership that sees a wellness resort on-site are now on the table.

04/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

SOTA Residences & Hotel to Change the Face of Main Street

SOTA's 35 luxury residences and 120 boutique hotel rooms offer a sophisticated retreat in the heart of walkable, downtown Sarasota.

04/05/2023

Politics

New College Joins Other Florida Universities in Banning TikTok on Campus

The move was announced on the same day that California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited with some of the school's staff and students.

04/05/2023 By Isaac Eger

Motown Muse

Broadway Front Man Chester Gregory Will Perform Live Music at McCurdy's

The acclaimed actor and singer is performing a Motown tribute at the comedy hub for its new "Monday Night Music" series.

04/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Mathematics

Are Wine Pours Shrinking?

And how much wine is in 'a glass of wine,' anyway?

04/05/2023 By Bob McGinn

I Scream

Yoder's Southern Creamery Won Massive Recognition at a National Ice Cream Competition

The Sarasota ice cream maker swept the non-dairy category.

04/05/2023 By Lauren Jackson

SEA and Be Seen

Get a Sneak Peek of Mote's New Aquarium at This Year's 'SEAsonal' Tasting

Enjoy light bites, beer and wine while supporting the aquarium's newest endeavor.

04/04/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Season Announcement

Ringling College Library Association Announces a New Season of Speakers for its Town Hall Lecture Series

This year's lineup includes Liz Cheney, Marie Yovanovitch, Stanly Tucci, Nir Eyal and Misty Copeland.

04/04/2023 By Staff

Big Deals

City Approves Plan to Clean Up, Redevelop Environmentally Damaged Newtown Property

City commissioners voted to sell nearly 13.2 acres of land that was formerly an illegal dumping site to developers who aim to build a medical facility, offices and a light industrial warehouse.

04/04/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

Auto-Augmentation Breast Lifting and Plastic Surgery Perspectives

Auto-augmentation breast lifting is an exciting option for women interested in breast rejuvenation surgery.

04/04/2023 By Brian Derby MD, FACS – Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center – Partner