Just for Kids

Your 2025 Sarasota Summer Camp Guide

These fun activities will keep kids healthy, happy, sharp and social while school is out.

04/21/2025 By Kim Doleatto

From the CEO

A New Chapter and a Familiar Voice: Welcoming Susan Burns Back to Sarasota Magazine

A note from Sarasota Magazine CEO and DreamLarge founder Anand Pallegar.

04/18/2025 By Anand Pallegar

Gone Pickin'

Here's a Handy List of You-Pick Farms to Visit Right Now

Spring in Florida means you-pick produce, and from blueberries to flowers, these family-run farms offer fresh produce, scenic views and a taste of local tradition.

04/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Sober Curious

A Fully Non-Alcoholic Drinks Event is Headed to 99 Bottles Later This Month

The beer and wine bar has partnered with Tap & Toast mobile bar to host an evening of mocktails and non-alcoholic beer and wine offerings.

04/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Sponsored Content

How One Rescue Center Gives Injured Birds a Second Chance

A must-visit destination - explore the lifesaving work at Save Our Seabirds’ avian hospital and wild bird learning center.

04/17/2025

Let's Get Crackin'

Where to Find Farm-Fresh Eggs in Sarasota

The eggs from these local farms will brighten your breakfast table.

04/17/2025 By Chloé Cuyler

Sponsored Content

1000 Boulevard of the Arts Releases New Virtual Tour Video

Sarasota’s newest bayfront addition features 1- to 3-bedroom residences priced from $1.4 million.

04/16/2025

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Celebrating 300 Journeys of Healing After the Traumas of Child Abuse

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources, Advocacy, and a Q & A With the Lead Therapist at the Child Protection Center

04/15/2025

Advantage Point

Things to Do in Sarasota in 2025

There are plenty of things to do in Sarasota that will make your stay more enjoyable.

04/15/2025

Advantage Point

How Do Bought Likes Influence Your Social Media Growth?

Weighing Instant Popularity Against Authentic Engagement and Long-Term Trust

04/15/2025

Gulf Grandeur

Inside a $24.95 Million Waterfront Mansion on Longboat Key

A bayfront estate seeks a record sale price on the tiny barrier island.

04/15/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

Key Chorale’s season finale features Beethoven’s blockbuster Ninth Symphony

Like a thunderbolt, the finale to Beethoven’s immortal Ninth Symphony was unleashed into the world. 200 years later it has become an anthem for unity and joy.

04/15/2025

Advantage Point

The Double-Edged Sword Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society

Balancing Innovation With Responsibility in an AI-Driven World

04/15/2025

Lectures

Here's Who's Coming to Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall Next Year

The 2026 speaker series will feature Ken Burns, Laura Coates, Joel Sartore, Rob Reiner and Antony J. Blinken.

04/15/2025 By Staff

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Scenes From Today's 'Freedom Fest' in Downtown Sarasota

Held at the same time as Dr. Anthony Fauci’s visit to Sarasota, Freedom Fest featured remarks from Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.

04/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto Photography by Allan Mestel

Calendar Girls

How Sarasota Artist Gil Elvgren Helped Define the Pin-Up Aesthetic

Elvgren lived and worked on Siesta Key from the 1950s until his death in 1980.

04/14/2025 By Clayton Trutor

Bach in Action

Sarasota Concert Association Announces 2025-26 Great Performers Series

It's the organization's 81st season.

04/14/2025 By Staff

Branch Out

The City of Sarasota Will Give Away 100 Trees April 25-26

City residents can select one of 100 trees to take home, including gumbo limbo, bald cypress, longleaf pine, mango, royal palm and more.

04/14/2025 By Staff

Q & A

Barancik Foundation CEO Teri Hansen on Her Decision to Retire, What She's Most Proud of and What Comes Next

'For us, it’s about venture philanthropy. We can try things that others—governments, businesses—can’t or won’t do. And once something works, others can scale it.'

04/11/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

Step Into Luxury: UAE for the Stylish Traveller

The UAE has always been a good vacation idea, regardless of your preferences. Discover how you can spend your time in the majestic country with exquisiteness and style.

04/11/2025