Sempre Libera

Selby Gardens' 2027 Goldstein Exhibition Heads to the Opera

"Verdi: Composer & Farmer" features a collaboration with Maestro Victor DeRenzi.

09/15/2026 By Megan McDonald

Key Retreat

After More Than Two Decades on Jewfish Key, Stephen Ellis Is Ready to Pass Along His Island Getaway

“It’s for people who love Old Florida,” he says.

09/15/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Sarasota Cuban Ballet Expands Studio Company

Plus, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota names Mark Traugatt specialty chef, and more.

09/14/2026 By Staff

Grant Report

Foundations, Philanthropists Launch $1 Million Matching Campaign to Rewild the Quad Parcels at the Celery Fields

Plus: the Barancik Foundation awards $750,000 in funding to Resilient Retreat, and more.

09/14/2026 By Staff

Buzzer Beater

Sarasota Rec League Brings National Talent and Local Hoopers Together

Former Venice High School basketball star Kaydi Lyons founded the league in 2011. It's now grown to more than 150 players.

09/14/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Suncoast Searchlight

New College Neighbors Head to Mediation Over Disputed Campus Master Plan

Six residents from in and around The Uplands are questioning whether the college followed state planning requirements and adequately considered public input and relevant data.

09/14/2026 By Gabriela Szymanowska/Suncoast Searchlight

Gouda-Bye

After More Than 14 Years, Artisan Cheese Company Is Closing

Owner Louise Converse says sales have fallen 40 percent this year, making it impossible to keep the beloved Rosemary District cheese shop afloat.

09/11/2026 By Kim Doleatto

9/11

The Ghosts of 9/11 in Sarasota

What we still don’t know 25 years later.

09/11/2026 By Isaac Eger

Night Lights

Photo of the Week: Sarasota After Dark

"From above, you can really see just how beautiful and vibrant Sarasota is at night," says photographer Damon Powers.

09/10/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

North Port

New North Port Data Center Filings Detail Water Use, Wetland Impacts and More

A newly submitted water analysis estimates average potable-water demand of 15,500 gallons per day and loss of approximately 4.14 acres of wetlands.

09/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Restaurant Refresh

Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar Is Closing—But Something New Is Already in the Oven

The downtown Sarasota restaurant will serve its final meals under the Lucile name Sept. 12 before returning with a new identity.

09/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Selby Gardens Announces 2026-27 Programming

The gardens will open its 2026 Orchid Show next month with an installation by artist Christian Sampson. Plus: a multi-sensory tribute to poet Emily Dickinson, a performance by Patti Smith, and more.

09/10/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Newtown

Sarasota’s Nearly 14-Acre Marian Anderson Site Moves Closer to Redevelopment

The city-owned Newtown property is planned for health care and light-industrial development, but commissioners added restrictions.

09/09/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Local Love

Venice, Anna Maria Named to World Atlas' 'Most Breathtaking Towns in Florida' List

Anna Maria was highlighted for its relaxed Old Florida vibes and Venice for its excellent shark tooth hunting, among other reasons.

09/08/2026 By Megan McDonald

ArtsBeat

Conductor Leads Key Chorale Into His 20th Season

Joseph Caulkins plans concerts that tell stories through music 2026-27 season programs.

09/08/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

Book Club

Here's Who's Coming to This Year's 'Off the Page' Festival

This year's featured authors include Anthony Horowitz, Brad Meltzer, Nathaniel Philbrick and Kate Quinn.

09/04/2026 By Megan McDonald

Foodologist

Sarasota-Based Petrichor Is Expanding Into Mushroom-Infused Drinks

Micheal Shea and Howard Schmidt sold homegrown fungi at local farmers markets before expanding into a shipping-container mushroom farm and an in-house beverage production facility.

09/04/2026 By kendall southworth