Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: A View from the Bridge

Even as the vibrant skyline grows up around us, it’s still possible to savor the peaceful Sarasota lifestyle.

01/03/2020 Illustrations by John Pirman

Shade-y Spot

Only in Sarasota: The Shrine to Lost Sunglasses

A rusty chain-link barrier held a row of sunglasses—perhaps washed ashore by the waves and assembled by an artistic beachgoer

12/03/2019 Illustrations by John Pirman

The Great Outdoors

Update Your Outdoor Living Area With These Chic Finds

December is one of the best months to be outside in Florida.

12/02/2019 By Megan McDonald

Sponsored Content

The 2019 Holiday Wish List

The gifts that will make everyone's holiday season brighter.

11/13/2019

Sun-Kissed

How to Prepare Your Skin For a Day at the Beach

Summer in Sarasota means our skin needs extra support.

06/20/2019 By Hanna Powers

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Unconditional Surrender

Rather than tourists posing in front of the enormous couple kissing, this seagull decided to take in the sights for a change.

05/30/2019 Illustrations by John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Bay Plaza

John Pirman sketches our new home.

04/30/2019 Illustrations by John Pirman

Essential Intelligence

Fueled by an Anti-Vaccine Movement, The Measles Virus is Resurging

Only 90 percent of children of kindergarten age in Sarasota County have been vaccinated, the lowest rate of any county in the state and significantly below the goal of 95 percent needed to ensure that the disease remains dormant.

04/29/2019 By David Hackett

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: The Selby House

Illustrator John Pirman sketches the historic Selby House.

04/02/2019 Illustrations by John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Bahi Hut

The Bahi Hut lounge on North Tamiami Trail is a cultural landmark of Sarasota’s history, dating back to 1954.

02/28/2019 Illustrations by John Pirman

40th Anniversary

The Best of Mr. Chatterbox: A Night In the Life of Sarasota

There are eight million stories in the Naked City. Fortunately for us all, Mr. Chatterbox could only find about seven in Sarasota. Here they are. It’s Saturday, Feb. 7, 1987…

02/26/2019 By Robert Plunket

Only in Sarasota

Art Center Sarasota to Exhibit Illustrator John Pirman's Work for Sarasota Magazine

The show features 27 archival pigment prints of Pirman’s renderings of Sarasota architecture, people and places, plus a few created specially for the exhibit.

02/11/2019 By Staff

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Spencer House

This ultra-modern design has become iconic to Sarasota.

02/01/2019 Illustrations by John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Dolphins at Bayfront Park

This month: that iconic statue.

01/10/2019 Illustrations by John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Seagulls on Siesta Beach

Native seagulls are easily summoned with any small, tasty offering.

12/03/2018 Illustrations by John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Sanderling Beach Club Cabanas

The cabanas were designed in 1952 by architect Paul Rudolph.

10/29/2018 Illustrations by John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Revere Quality House

This Sarasota School of Architecture icon was designed by Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell.

10/01/2018 Illustrations by John Pirman

Trend Report

Seven Must-Haves For Your Dream Kitchen

Just in time for the holidays, here's how to spend time in the most-used room in the house.

09/28/2018

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Schechter House Pool, San Remo Estates

That cherry red balloon dog pool toy just adds a smile.

08/10/2018 By John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Blackburn Point Bridge

It's one of the few remaining swing bridges in Florida.

06/27/2018 Illustrations by John Pirman