The Banyan Beach House: A Midcentury Modern Gem on Siesta Key

Nestled within the prestigious and guard-gated Sanderling Club community on Siesta Key, the Banyan Beach House offers a rare and unparalleled opportunity for luxury living.

02/09/2023

Age Gap

Where Are All the Young Wine Drinkers?

The wine industry is facing increased competition from makers of hard seltzers and ready-to-drink canned cocktails.

02/08/2023 By Bob McGinn

In the Mood for Love

Where to Take Your Tinder Match on a Date

Swiping right can be terrifying—so take your match on a fun-filled date to any of these local digs.

02/08/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Ellenton living

New Mixed-Income Apartments Are Headed to Ellenton

Once complete, the Mitchell at Ellenton will add 235 rental residences to Manatee County, including 59 designated as affordable housing—all with access to luxury amenities.

02/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Education

Sarasota County Schools Appoints Interim Superintendent

Dr. Allison Foster is currently the district's executive director of human resources and labor relations.

02/08/2023 By Staff

It's Time to Vote for The Best of Sarasota/Manatee 2023!

Share your picks for best food & drink, shopping, services and more—the winners will be featured in the readers' poll in our May/June 2023 issue, and online.

02/08/2023

Valentine's Day

Say ‘I Love You’ on Valentine's Day With a Box of Specialty Chocolates

Looking for the perfect gift for Valentine's Day? These local chocolates will do the trick.

02/08/2023 By Chloé Cuyler

Food Famous

The Château Sarasota Has Opened on Siesta Drive

You might recognize owners Buddy Foy, Jr. and Jennifer Foy from the Food Network show Summer Rush.

02/07/2023 By Lauren Jackson

UPNEEQ Reviews in 2023 – A Closer Look at Treating Tired Eyes

For those who suffer from droopy eyelids, there is great news in the form of a real, viable, FDA-approved solution: Upneeq.

02/06/2023

Fast Track

Palmer Ranch Holdings Announces New President

Plus, Selby Gardens hires a full-time research botanist and more.

02/06/2023 By Staff

Listening to Black Voices

Dr. Janjay Gehndyu on Emotional Intelligence and the Power of Education

Gehndyu is the former principal of Visible Men Academy.

02/06/2023 By Heather Dunhill

The Nose Knows

Urthy Scents Opens in Lakewood Ranch's Shoppes at Market Square

Ali East and Jen Rotondo believe in the power of scent.

02/06/2023 By Heather Dunhill

This old house

Ventana, an 1894 Indian Beach Home, Hits the Market

After almost 40 years, homeowners Anne and Frank Folsom Smith are selling their waterfront home for just under $12 million.

02/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Show Love

11 Creative Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

From Galentines to furry friends, this list will help you crush Valentine's Day.

02/03/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Love is in the Air

Six Local Couples Share Their Love Stories

With Valentine’s Day approaching, these dynamic duos share the stories of how they met.

02/02/2023 By Laura Paquette

The Greatest Show on Earth

The Circus Ring of Fame Will Induct New Honorees This Saturday

They include Peggy Williams, the first female graduate of Clown College, and "circus chaplain" Father Jerry Hogan.

02/02/2023 By Yasi Bahmanabadi

Far From Home, High Above Earth

Circus Sarasota Welcomes Ukrainian Aerialists to Its 25th Anniversary Season

The female duo from the war-torn country will add both beauty and drama to this year's performances, Feb. 10 through March 5.

02/02/2023 By Kay Kipling

Journalism

WUSF Public Media, Barancik Foundation Hire Editor to Oversee Regional Journalism Collaborative

Eric Garwood was most recently managing editor of the Observer Media Group.

02/02/2023 By Staff

My Feet Hurt

Our Food Editor Ate Her Way Around the World at Epcot. Here's What She Thought.

Is the food any good at the happiest place on Earth?

02/01/2023 By Lauren Jackson