Real Estate

Rosewood Residences Coming to Lido Key

The new, ultra-luxury development on Lido Key will be Rosewood Hotels & Resorts' first stand-alone residential project.

10/19/2021 By Staff

Good Vibrations

Can Sound Healing (Yes, Sound Healing) Cure What Ails You?

Kelly Gonzalez Palladino, who opened Mystical Oasis in Sarasota to share the power of sound with others, says yes.

10/19/2021 By Allison Forsyth

For the Love of Our Arts

Wellen Park Welcomes Arts Lovers and New Residents

A cocktail reception at the community's new Welcome Center presented information about the arts scene.

10/19/2021 By Kay Kipling

Rankings

Sarasota Named 'Best Place to Retire'—Again

Our city ranked No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report's annual list for the second year in a row.

10/19/2021 By Staff

Market Report

If You Buy in This Real Estate Market, Will You Get Burned?

“I expect prices to continue to rise, and residential prices are going to be permanently higher than they were two years ago.”

10/19/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Let's Start the Bidding

The Florida Winefest Auction Offers a Number of Terrific Wine Experiences

But the clock is ticking... The virtual auction ends on Sunday, Oct. 24.

10/19/2021 By Bob McGinn

Fast Track

WBTT Professional Selected for Fall 2021 Gulf Coast Board Institute

Travis Ray is Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's associate managing director.

10/18/2021 By Staff

Rowing

Sarasota Lawyer Named Lead Broadcast Commentator for Cambridge Rowing Regatta

David L. Wyant Jr. will be a lead broadcast commentator for the Head of the Charles Regatta in Cambridge, Mass.

10/18/2021 By Staff

Education

Girls Inc. Launches STEM-Based Program at New College

The intensive five-year "Eureka!" program is for girls entering the eighth grade.

10/18/2021 By Staff

Restaurant Review

Chaz 51 Serves Up Steakhouse Classics in Venice

The restaurant, which has morphed from a cafe and coffee shop to a bistro to a steakhouse, moved into Bird Bay Plaza last year.

10/18/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Talks

Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Headline Library Foundation Author Luncheon

This year’s event will be held in person on Feb. 3, 2022, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

10/18/2021 By Staff

Real Estate

Can You Buy a Home in Sarasota for Less Than $250,000?

Yes—but you have to act fast.

10/18/2021 By Robert Plunket

Cruel Summer

Put a Florida-Friendly Spin on Halloween With 'Summerween' Decor

Flamingos can definitely be ghoulish.

10/18/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Growing Influence

How a Sarasota Houseplant Enthusiast Became a Major TikTok Plant Influencer

Cameron Curry is not your average plant parent.

10/18/2021 By Dedriana Perry

Government

North Port Receives $1.69 Million Florida Job Growth Grant

The funding will be used for the installation of water and wastewater infrastructure across 500 acres at the Panacea Activity Center.

10/15/2021 By Staff

Networking

Downtown Improvement District to Present 'Fresh Fridays' Event Initiative

The inaugural Fresh Friday event will take place on Friday, Nov. 5, from 8-11 p.m. on Lemon Avenue between First Street and Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park.

10/15/2021 By Staff

Shop Talk

Rosemary Night Market Rebrands as RADD Night Market

The market will run Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 and continue through April 21, 2022.

10/15/2021 By Staff

Travel

Travel Company Avontuur Sets Up Shop in Sarasota

One of the company's first guided offerings will be a dive among great white sharks in the Pacific.

10/15/2021 By Staff

Must Make

You Have to Try This Creamy Vegan Soup From Lauren Boehme of Rabbit & Wolves

Boehme, who lives in Sarasota, has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.

10/15/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Condo Qs

Buying a Condo? Here's What You Need to Know.

Two real estate lawyers share some questions to ask before making the move to a condominium.

10/15/2021 By Kim Doleatto