Trend Report

Four Stylish Fanny Packs—Yes, Fanny Packs!—You'll Wear Forever

If you thought fanny packs had their moment in the ’90s, think again. They’re back and, dare we say, more stylish than ever, with chic options that can take you from the beach to happy hour.

10/04/2021 By Megan McDonald With Lauren Pritchard

From the Editor

Welcome to 'Listening to Diverse Voices'

Explore our powerful series that brings you the stories of our diverse community.

10/04/2021 Edited by Susan Burns

Limelight

Photos: Easterseals Happiness House Gala

Hundreds of supporters turned out for the organization's 75th anniversary.

10/04/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

10 Bucks Or Less

Be Sure to Try the Spam at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

The canned pork product is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine.

10/04/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Sarasota With These Festive Events

Break out your lederhosen. It's time to celebrate Oktoberfest in Sarasota with these local breweries and restaurants.

10/04/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Good Deeds

Child Protection Center Receives $150,000 Match Challenge

The match was created to combat the increased need for child abuse services due to the pandemic.

10/01/2021 By Staff

Sweat It Out

New Sauna Franchise is Coming to Sarasota

Sweat it out with a new approach to a centuries-old practice with an infrared sauna experience.

10/01/2021 By Staff

Grants

Second Heart Homes Receives Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation

The $20,800 grant will add new volunteer coordinator and case manager positions, as well as support data collection requirements.

10/01/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Memorial Hopsital Names New Leaders

Dr. Joseph Seaman and Dr. Kyle Garner have been named associate chief medical officers of SMH's Sarasota and Venice campuses, respectively.

10/01/2021 By Staff

Top Tickets

Here Are The Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

A lineup of exhibits, concerts, plays and more to catch during October.

10/01/2021 By Kay Kipling

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Two Former Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs Are Competing on the Food Network

Lyndsy Velasquez and Amy McBride teamed up to make a 'scary sci-fi' chocolate sculpture for Chocolate Meltdown: Hershey's After Dark.

10/01/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Beauty Hero

With Her New Foundation, Sarasota Hairstylist Dede Caldwell Helps At-Risk Women Look and Feel Their Best

The Beauty Bridge Foundation was founded by Caldwell and her daughter during the pandemic to provide hair styling services to local women in need.

10/01/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Lab-Grown Diamonds: Where Art Meets Science

There is grace in the creation of fine jewelry, and modern-day scientists are the new-age artists.

10/01/2021

Q&A

With His New Book, Donald Antrim Wants to Change How We Think About Suicide

Antrim, who was born in Sarasota in 1958, has published three novels, a short story collection and a memoir. His new book, One Friday in April: A Story of Suicide and Survival, comes out later this month.

10/01/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker