In Bloom

Everything You Need to Know About Sarasota's Local Food Scene

Hope you’re hungry!

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Rescue Mission

Julie Morris and Jim Strickland Are Out to Prove That Preservation and Agriculture Go Hand in Hand

With their 1,300-acre Lost Girl Prairie, the couple want to show that business owners and environmentalists can work together to preserve Florida’s dwindling parcels of untamed land.

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Buzz-Worthy

Gayle Goodfriend Turned a Decade-Long Hobby Into a Thriving Honey Business

Goodfriend works from a five-acre homestead in Manatee County where approximately 400,000 bees feast on nearby saw palmettos, sable palms and Brazilian peppertrees.

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Straight Off the Boat

Maggie's Seafood Hauls Fresh Catches to Multiple Markets

Married owners Maggie and Gary Balch sell 500 pounds of seafood at both the Sarasota and Venice farmers markets.

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hot Pockets

Empanada Girl Has Grown From a Small DIY Operation Into a Massive Farmers Market Attraction

Every week, Stefania Fochi and her team make nearly 5,000 empanadas in 25 different flavor combinations

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

The Smell of Success

The Owner of Nick B’s Chimichurri Wins Over Customers With an Ingenious Marketing Technique

“This year we sold $700,000 in chimichurri around the country,” says Maria Barrajo. “I just love to sell. I could sell you a camel in Miami."

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Blowing Minds

Bill Nelms Wants You to Know That Mushrooms Aren’t Just for Eating Anymore

“We sell about 400 pounds of mushrooms a week," Nelms says.

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Advantage Point

Shizuoka: Exploring a Slice of American History in Japan

Tracing the Legacy of Commodore Perry Through Scenic Trails and Historic Landmarks

03/17/2025

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Eco-Friendly Hosting Tips for Your Next Sarasota Get-Together

Sustainable Entertaining Ideas for a Stylish and Responsible Celebration

03/17/2025

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Coastal Chic Roofing: Top Trends for Sarasota Homes

Stylish, Durable, and Storm-Ready Roofing Solutions for Sarasota Homes

03/17/2025

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Wave Goodbye to Pain: How Shock Wave Therapy Can Transform Your Life

A Revolutionary, Noninvasive Solution for Lasting Pain Relief

03/17/2025

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Hidden Details to Look for When Buying Engagement Rings

The Tiny, Meaningful Touches That Make a Ring Truly Special

03/17/2025

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How to Choose the Perfect Heart Rings for Every Occasion

Find the Heart Ring That Matches Your Love, Style, and Story

03/17/2025

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Become A Skillful Artist with 5 Efficient Tips and Tricks

Learn how to be a good artist with five efficient tips and tricks to enhance your skills, refine your creative process, and build a strong artistic identity.

03/14/2025

Magic M.D.

Dr. Howard Cohen Brings Close-Up Magic to Sarasota

By day, Cohen treats patients here in town. By night, as magician Howard Stevens, he conjures wonder, one sleight of hand at a time.

03/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

How AI is Reshaping Online Gaming: Smarter Play, Safer Spaces

Enhancing Gameplay, Security, and Personalization Through AI Innovation

03/14/2025

Grape Expectations

The Sarasota Wine Festival Returns on March 22

The festival—now in its second year—has partnered with the Women's Resource Center and is providing complimentary vendor booths to women entrepreneurs.

03/14/2025 By Lauren Jackson