Throwing Shade

The Best Beach Umbrellas for 2022

Seek the shade in style. We've rounded up our top picks for classic umbrellas, plus tents and cabanas.

07/07/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Review

Urbanite Theatre's Athena Fences with Friendship

The show centers on two young women in training for competition, and for life.

07/07/2022 By Kay Kipling

Small But Mighty

Osprey Is Emerging as a Wine and Food Destination

Mel Weber recently opened Southern Vines Fine Wine & Spirits, among other new ventures in the town.

07/06/2022 By Bob McGinn

Raw Walls

Check Out The First Completely Cast-in-Place Concrete Home in Sarasota

Think concrete looks cold? This house proves otherwise.

07/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Citizen Hyde

Everyone Hates Martin Hyde, and He Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way

Perpetual candidate Martin Hyde is a lightning rod for controversy. Isaac Eger interviews the self-professed bully who just can’t stay out of trouble.

07/05/2022 By Isaac Eger

Providing Instrumental Support for Moms and Babies in Need Post Pandemic

Gulf Coast Community Foundation supports Healthy Start’s Care Coordinators with necessary items for moms and babies post pandemic.

07/05/2022

Delete Your Account

Do You Need to Take a Break From Social Media?

Spoiler alert: the answer is probably yes.

07/05/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Women of CAN Community Health

“Women Breaking Barriers in Specialized Medical Care”

07/01/2022

Health News

Sarasota Memorial Once Again Ranked Among the Nation's Top 100 Hospitals

It was also named one of the top 40 teaching hospitals and top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the country.

07/01/2022 By Staff

Good advice

A Sarasota CEO on How Remote Work Has Changed the Game for Female Business Owners

Nicole Cardone, a cofounder of the sorbet manufacturer SorBabes, offers tips on how to be a great business leader.

07/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Art Is All Around

Sarasota's Unconventional New Gallery Spaces Are Showing Fresh Work by Local Artists

Visual artists in Sarasota are always finding new ways to display and sell their work, sometimes in locations you might not know about.

07/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Four Icard Merrill Attorneys Recognized Among Florida's 'Legal Elite'

Plus, a new program at The Hermitage Artist Retreat, realtor awards and much more.

07/01/2022 By Staff

Sail Away

Only in Sarasota: Sarasota Yacht Club Sailing Team

Illustrator John Pirman was captured by the visual rhythm of these small white sails.

07/01/2022 By John Pirman

Letter of Recommendation

LobsterCraft Brings Its Exquisite Lobster Rolls to St. Armands Circle

The rolls are a perfect meal for a hot summer afternoon.

07/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Grant Report

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation Donates $60,000 for Wellfield Park Project

Plus, more donations for local arts groups, educational programs and more.

07/01/2022 By Staff

Old and Improved

Inside Three Lovingly Restored Historic Homes

Some homeowners are choosing to preserve older Florida homes that tell a story—even when it would financially behoove them to tear them down.

07/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Main Squeeze

A Fancy New Lemonade Stand Is Coming to Fruitville Road

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade Stand was founded in 2012 and gained success with adventurous flavors like strawberry pineapple and 'butterfly mojito' lemonades.

07/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson