Politics

Rep. Vern Buchanan Will Retire After 20 Years in Office

Buchanan is one of a growing number of Republican lawmakers who will not seek re-election this year.

01/28/2026 By Staff

Winter Weather

Cold Weather Shelters Open Through Jan. 29

Meterologist Denis Phillips says there's "not a non-zero chance" of snow flurries on the Gulf Coast this weekend.

01/28/2026 By Megan McDonald

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Two Internationally-Renowned Orchestras Take the Stage on Sarasota Concert Association's Great Performers Series

The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields perform at Van Wezel.

01/28/2026

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Zōtō Sushi's Adjoining Sister Restaurant, Yūgen, Will Open Valentine's Week

The multi-course Japanese kaiseki restaurant will feature only 10 seats and two reservation seatings.

01/27/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Voyeur's Paradise

Step Inside Six Striking Homes This Weekend

Six Sarasota-area homes open their doors for the Junior League of Sarasota’s annual Tour of Homes event.

01/27/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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Byron Stripling and Sarasota Orchestra Serve Up a Cure for the Common Funk

A Q&A with the guest conductor of Sarasota Orchestra's next Pops show tracing the entwined roots of jazz and the blues. 

01/27/2026

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Celebrate the 2026 Climate Champion Nominees

For the first time, our nominees include two dedicated government officials and a leader from the developer world—a powerful testament to the cross-sector collaboration required for our future.

01/27/2026

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The Power of Partnerships: How Collaboration Strengthens Our Community

When donors, nonprofits, and professional advisors work together, resources move faster, solutions deepen, and our community becomes more resilient – especially in moments of real need.

01/26/2026

Built to Breathe

World Monuments Fund Honors Sarasota’s Umbrella House With Stewardship Award

The Umbrella House will be the inaugural recipient of a new international prize created to honor the people who keep modern architecture standing.

01/26/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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How One Enchanting Night Helps Florida’s Wild Birds Take Flight

An elegant evening of aerial artistry, gourmet dining, and life-saving support for Florida’s wild birds!

01/26/2026

Review

Asolo Rep Reflects on Agatha Christie's Miss Marple with 'The Mirror Crack'd'

A new adaptation of Christie's book is problematic in several ways.

01/26/2026 By Kay Kipling

New School

Ringling College Names Davis Schneiderman As Its Next President

Schneiderman will take over June 1, succeeding longtime president Larry Thompson, who is stepping down after 27 years.

01/23/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

After Sarasota County Schools’ ICE Vote, Questions Remain About Enforcement on Campuses

Despite the outcry, board members voted 3 to 2 to pass the measure, committing to “full cooperation and collaboration” with ICE.

01/23/2026 By Alice Herman/Suncoast Searchlight

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Where Art, Elegance, and Legacy Meet: The Beaux Arts Ball Returns

On March 21, 2026, Sarasota’s most artful evening returns in spectacular fashion.

01/22/2026

Awards

Charisse Pearlina Weston Named 2026 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Recipient

Weston works in media including sculpture, writing, installation and photography, and often integrates glass into her work

01/22/2026 By Staff

The Wheel Deal

D&R Automotive Is Moving to the Limelight District Next Week

The beloved 58-year-old business will relocate to a large new auto shop with plenty of paved parking.

01/22/2026 By Lauren Jackson

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Forever You Age Defied: Marlow Med Aesthetics

Let us help you become your most beautiful self

01/21/2026 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

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Forever You: Age Defied

Timeless Beauty. Lasting Vitality.

01/21/2026 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Post Boom

A Look Back at the 2025 Local Real Estate Market 2025, and What It Means for 2026

Sarasota and Manatee ended 2025 with slower timelines, softer prices and a clear split between single-family homes and condos.

01/21/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Education

Florida's School Voucher Program Is in the Hot Seat Again

Among other problems, between $1 million and $2 million dollars went to scammers who created fraudulent accounts for fictitious students in order to receive funds. 

01/21/2026 By Megan McDonald and Lauren Jackson