Real Estate Report

Condo Prices Dip in Sarasota and Manatee Counties as Single-Family Homes Hold the Line

"If the home is priced appropriately, buyers should stop and offer that price instead of trying to beat it down."

08/22/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Talkin' Tequila

What's It Like to Go to a Tequila Tasting?

We did the hard investigative work and found out. Plus: tips for choosing a great tequila and other upcoming drink pairing events.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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How Social Playing Sites in Florida Can Do More

The following is a look at the different approaches social casinos can use to give players in Florida and the US enriching gaming adventures.

08/22/2025

Heating Up

Now in Its Fifth Year, Bahi Hut’s Tiki Fever Is Bigger Than Ever

Not even last year's storm season could dampen Bahi Hut's Tiki Fever festival. It returns Nov. 6-8, 2025.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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Poured-in-Place Rubber vs. Rubber Tiles: Key Differences Explained

Their installation methods, maintenance needs, design options, and costs are all different.

08/21/2025

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Want to Relocate? Find Housing-Inclusive Jobs in Key West, FL

Discover jobs with housing in Key West, FL. Save on rent while enjoying island life. Find opportunities in hospitality, tourism, and more with housing included.

08/21/2025

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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Escape Room Team Building for Modern Workplaces

Integrating virtual escape rooms into your team-building strategy ensures your employees remain aligned and energized no matter where they work from.

08/21/2025

Homegrown Vision

Sarasota Filmmaker Shaun Greenspan Brings His Star-Studded Opioid Drama to Burns Court

His latest film project, "What We Hide," filmed in Tampa Bay and stars McKenna Grace, Dacre Montgomery and Jesse Williams dealing with the aftermath of their mother's overdose.

08/20/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota’s Performing Arts Center Stalls as Other Major Cultural Projects Race Forward

The performing arts center's future is tangled in politics, environmental concerns and slow fundraising.

08/20/2025 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Dig In

Plant Some Seeds at One of Sarasota’s Eight Community Gardens

Community gardening is a lesson in both people and plants.

08/20/2025 By Giulia Heyward

Preview

Ringling Exhibit Features the Work of Nine Native American Women Artists

Ancestral Edge explores craft, cultural, spiritual and ceremonial traditions through media including basket weaving, collage, clay, textiles, photography, metalwork and printmaking.

08/19/2025 By Staff

We'll Miss You

Adeline, One of Sarasota's Best Restaurants, Is Closing in Early October

Owner Edward Zaki will open a New American-style concept in the space, while chef Drew Adams will move on to a new culinary project.

08/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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World Cup 2026: The best VPNs for sports bettors

VPNs allow bettors to seamlessly bypass troublesome blocks on their favourite sportsbooks. Here are three of the most reliable VPNs on the market at the moment.

08/19/2025

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Inter Miami: How Florida’s Soccer Club Rose to Worldwide Fame

In recent times, Florida has become the unlikely epicenter of global soccer attention — all thanks to Inter Miami.

08/19/2025

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Have Fun in Sarasota this Fall

Ready for a meeting with nature? Let’s explore some outdoor activities that you may engage in.

08/18/2025

Grant Report

Climate Adaptation Center Receives $300,000 Grant from Barancik Foundation

Plus, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County issues more than $1.4 million in grants, and more.

08/18/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Concession Golf Club President Named General Chair of 2026 Senior PGA Championship

Plus, Sarasota County School Board chair Tim Enos steps down to become the schools' chief of police, and more.

08/18/2025 By Staff

Free and Clear

Forever Chemicals in North Port’s Tap Water Prompt a Grassroots Testing Effort

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s "Forever Free" program is intended to inform and empower the public.

08/18/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Your Guide to Finding a Rental in Sarasota: Tips, Tricks, and Budget

Prices have jumped by roughly $1,000 per month since 2020. 

08/18/2025

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Washington Boulevard Resurfacing: What It Means for Drivers, Businesses, and Daily Life

Plans are now underway to resurface Washington Boulevard, a key stretch of U.S. 301 running between U.S. 41 and just south of 10th Street.

08/18/2025