Street Beat

The City of Sarasota Wants Public Input on Plans for Shade Avenue

Planners are asking to hear from those who live or travel along Shade by Wednesday, Aug. 31.

08/29/2022 By Bethany Ritz

Fashionable Fam

Model Brad Kroenig—Karl Lagerfeld's Former Muse—Settles Down in Lakewood Ranch

Kroenig, who's married to tennis legend Nick Bollettieri's daughter Nicole, is raising his family and building the pair's real estate brand.

08/29/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Sexist Standards

Dress Codes vs. the Student Body

Four years after the story of a Bradenton girl receiving a dress code violation went viral, students say little has changed.

08/26/2022 By Chloe Nelson

The Ice Man Cometh

Turns Out, Plunging Your Body Into an Ice Bath Has Physical and Mental Health Benefits

Sarasota's Brock Cannon, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, explains why.

08/26/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Heading to Market

Main Street Market at Lakewood Ranch Returns October 22

Head over to Main Street Market at Lakewood Ranch this fall and winter season to satisfy your weekend market fever.

08/25/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Protects 10 Acres in Collier County

The land is home to a variety of animals listed as species of greatest conservation need—including the Florida black bear, Florida panther, wood stork, and Big Cypress fox squirrel.

08/25/2022 By Staff

Beaches

How Seriously Should We Take No-Swim Advisories?

After a recent spate of no-swim advisories, we asked the Florida Department of Health what causes them and what precautions we need to take.

08/25/2022 By Bethany Ritz

Back Story

A Show at Urbanite Theatre Looks at Mickey Rooney's Role in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Actor-writer J. Elijah Cho explores how Rooney's portrayal of an Asian character reverberates.

08/24/2022 By Kay Kipling

Continuing Saga

There's More Drama Happening at Mira Mar Plaza

Tenants recently received a notification that the owners intend to apply for a demolition permit "in the near future."

08/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

Six Reasons Why You Should Consider a Compounding Pharmacy to Improve Your Pets’ Health

Our pets are our beloved family members—so when they aren’t feeling well, we want to do all we can to make them better.

08/24/2022

Stronger Than Yesterday

Sarasota CrossFit Gym Finds a New Home in Historic Rosemary District Building

The gym, whose building used to be a fish market, will hold a grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 3.

08/24/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Community Engagement

A Food Truck Rally Raised $10,000 For Children Who Lost Their Family In I-75 Crash

JFCS of the Suncoast, Big Top Brewing Company and local food trucks partnered to raise money for the family of the crash victims.

08/24/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Record Breaker

This Manatee County Home Just Sold for $8.55 Million—Cash

The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Bradenton home is the highest residential sale on the Manatee County mainland.

08/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Piling on

Faced With New State Education Laws and Policies, Many Teachers Feel Distrusted

A recent survey reveals low morale among many Sarasota County teachers.

08/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

See Ya Later, Alligator

Weird, Wonderful Linger Lodge Has Reopened

The Manatee County icon—once named one of the top five weirdest restaurants in America by Al Roker—is back, serving up Southern delicacies in a memorable environment.

08/23/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Fast Track

Commercial Real Estate Firm ERES Opens Downtown Sarasota Office

Plus, Asolo Rep hires new finance and human resources director and Bank of America names new president for Sarasota-Manatee.

08/22/2022 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Board Approves $8 Million in Grant Funding

Plus, the Van Wezel Foundation reports $540,000 in funding over the past year and more.

08/22/2022 Photography by Staff

Before You Vote

What Will Sarasota County Commission Candidates Do to Address Our Beach Access Crisis?

We asked candidates to tell us what they think needs to be done to resolve the tension between beachgoers and property owners.

08/22/2022 By Isaac Eger

Q & A

Former Republican Stalwart Ron Filipkowski Is Using Twitter to Shine a Light on the Far Right

Filipkowski used to be the president of the Republican Club of South Sarasota County. Now he monitors extremists and conspiracy theorists and posts what he finds to his nearly 500,000 followers.

08/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

seeking car lovers

Take a Peek Inside the Priciest Listing on Siesta Key Right Now

With a detached guest house and an eight-car garage, this home could be yours for $16.99 million.

08/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto