Home Body

Let's Look at the Beautiful Spaces on the Junior League of Sarasota's Annual Tour of Homes

The league's 48th annual tour invites architecture and design lovers to check out decor trends and more in some of Sarasota’s prettiest neighborhoods this weekend.

02/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2025-2026 Season Celebrates 'The Soul of a People'

WBTT's 26th season will feature fan-favorite performances, a drama by playwright and actress Dominique Morisseau, and a world premiere.

02/19/2025 By Staff

La Bella Vita

Two Popular Tampa Restaurants Are Coming to University Town Center

Chef-owner Chris Ponte is bringing his On Swann and Olivia to the shopping and dining district.

02/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Condo High

A New Luxury Condo Development Is Headed to Golden Gate Point

The Ronto Group’s latest development replaces Pier 550 with two high-end condo towers. Units start at $4.2 million.

02/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Unity Awards

Join Us for Our 15th Annual Unity Awards Celebration!

Let's come together to honor those who have worked tirelessly to promote unity in Sarasota.

02/17/2025

Garden Beatle

Selby Gardens' New Exhibit Pays Tribute to George Harrison

And his widow Olivia shared memories and poetry related to her late husband at a special event on Tuesday.

02/14/2025 By Kay Kipling

Love Me Tender

Dining Out For Valentine's Day Is Hard on Everyone

It's totally OK to eat out on Valentine's Day—but just know it might leave you (and everybody else) disappointed.

02/12/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Love and Other Drugs

Eight Local Valentine's Day Gifts Your Loved One Will Actually Like

From cheeky candles to pretty lingerie to a psychic trolley tour, there's something for everyone.

02/12/2025 By Megan McDonald

Swipe Success

How to Fix Your Dating Profile

Online dating profile expert Lydia Kociuba breaks down the biggest mistakes we make—fish pics, duck lips, filters galore—and the small tweaks that can change everything.

02/12/2025 By Kim Doleatto

The Sarasota Ballet presents the acclaimed Mark Morris Dance Group

The Sarasota Ballet presents the acclaimed Mark Morris Dance Group from February 28 - March 3 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

02/12/2025

Sneaker Peeker

A New Sarasota Art Museum Exhibit Presents Footwear of the Future

Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks focuses on innovative designs and new technology.

02/12/2025 By Kay Kipling

Philanthropy

An Anonymous Donor Has Invested a Record-Setting $60 Million in Sarasota Orchestra's New Music Center

The donor gave $10 million to help the orchestra purchase the land for the center and another $50 million to help planning move forward.

02/11/2025 By Staff

Accelerating the Cure

The Jellison Family Foundation Is Helping Fund Breakthroughs in Cancer Vaccine Research

'The idea that we could use our own immune systems to fight cancer is transformative.'

02/10/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Well Done

University Town Center's New Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Is Now Open

It's the chain's second Sarasota location.

02/10/2025 By Lauren Jackson

A Step Ahead: Sarasota Art Museum Celebrates Forward-Thinking Footwear

New art exhibition explores human innovation through an unconventional lens: your shoes.

02/10/2025

What Lies Ahead

An Architecture Sarasota Speaker Series Is Bringing in Renowned Urbanists to Discuss Our City's Future

'We want to spark ideas on how we might strategize around affordable housing, climate resilience and the challenges of growing while maintaining Sarasota’s identity.'

02/07/2025 By Kim Doleatto