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From Clicks to Champions: How Online Competitions Are Shaping Consumer Trends

It’s not just clicks anymore. It’s engagement in motion.

07/22/2025

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Soaring Over Sarasota’s Hidden Gems in Ultimate Comfort

Visiting Sarasota to indulge in all its beauty just got a whole lot more luxurious and comfortable. Read on to discover why.

07/22/2025

Fast Track

Boys & Girls Clubs to Honor Larry Thompson, Heather Kasten

Plus, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center receives multiple national awards, and more.

07/21/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Mote Receives $250,000 for Strategic Snook Stock Enhancement Initiative

Plus, the Bishop-Parker Foundation awards $345,000 in animal welfare grants to eight Manatee County nonprofits, and more.

07/21/2025 By Staff

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The Best AI Girlfriend Apps Compared (Free & Paid)

These applications offer more than just code and algorithms; they provide a unique blend of companionship, entertainment, and a private space for self-expression.

07/21/2025

Flashback

In 1937, a Local Man Caught a 2,500-Lb. Shark Just Off Longboat Key

Edgar Green caught the massive animal while fishing alone in the Gulf.

07/21/2025 By Megan McDonald

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Making the Move to Sarasota? Here’s What to Know Before You Relocate

Sarasota is often mentioned as one of the best towns to live in, not just in Florida, but in the United States as a whole

07/21/2025

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3D Architectural Exterior Rendering: Transforming the Future of Building Design

Discover how 3D architectural exterior rendering transforms building design, enhances client communication, speeds approvals, and drives real estate marketing success.

07/18/2025

A Passage to India

Tikka Indian Cuisine Has Opened a Second Location on Fruitville Road

For the last several years, the restaurant has held the No. 2 spot in Yelp’s list of Florida’s highest-rated restaurants.

07/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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Unlocking Success in U.S. Real Estate: Why Top Agents Make All the Difference

Partnering with experienced professionals isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

07/18/2025

Creature Encounters

All the Wildlife You'll Spot on the Myakka River

You'll see alligators, for sure—but also fish, turtles, river otters, manatees, bobcats, deer and raccoons.

07/17/2025 By Miri Hardy

Branded Content

Sarasota Paradise and the Community Building Together

From school visits to farmers markets, the team is becoming a fixture in Sarasota life.

07/17/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

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Can You Use Crypto in Sarasota?

Whether you’re looking to buy Bitcoin on the go or explore the local tech scene, there are more opportunities to use cryptocurrency here than you might expect.

07/17/2025

Whisker Network

It's Raining Cats and Dogs in the Rosemary District

Katy's Cat Café and Dog Bar Sarasota are here to bring you some furry, four-legged joy.

07/16/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Dune Duty

A New Volunteer Initiative Aims to Plant 12,000 Sea Oats in Manatee County

Keep Manatee Beautiful is looking for 300 volunteers to help plant sea oats along the dunes of Anna Maria Island in an effort to shore up the natural protections between the island and the water.

07/16/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Hot Diggity

The Best Hot Dogs in Sarasota

From a $32 dog topped with caviar to an oceanfront fried dog to a Chicago dog Carmy from "The Bear" would be proud of, we’ve got you covered.

07/16/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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Why Non-Gamers Are Falling for Interactive Video Games

More and more non-gamers are discovering the thrill of games that focus on storytelling over skill-based gameplay.

07/16/2025

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How AI Is Empowering the Next Generation of Real Estate Entrepreneurs

From predictive pricing models to AI-powered marketing, today’s real estate entrepreneurs are operating with a level of speed and precision that wasn’t possible even five years ago.

07/16/2025

Branded Content

Sarasota Paradise Enters Playoffs with Home-Field Advantage

Be there July 18 as Sarasota’s home team takes the field in a must-win playoff match–and bring the energy (and your Paradise gear).

07/16/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

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Playoffs Are Coming to Paradise

Sarasota hosts the USL League Two Southern Conference showdown—grab your gear, rep your city, and help power the home team to victory.

07/16/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio