Home Is Where the Art Is

Home Tour: A Sarasota Home Rooted in Art and Nature

With an art studio that incorporates true northern light and a lush private garden, this Indian Beach-Sapphire shores home is a reflection of artist Melanie Whaley's creative vision. It's on the market for $3,195,000.

01/30/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

How Cats Took Over the World: DNA Study Results

Discover the fascinating history of cat domestication and genetic analysis results, revealing how ancient Egyptians played a pivotal role in shaping modern cats.

01/30/2025

Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams

1000 North, a Private Club Co-Founded by Michael Jordan, Will Arrive in Sarasota Later This Year

The 13,000-square-foot club will be led by local hospitality industry veterans Tim Fanning and Alex Elshimy.

01/30/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Advantage Point

Health Reimagined: Innovative Ways to Improve Your Well-Being

Cutting-Edge Strategies to Enhance Your Body, Mind, and Daily Well-Being

01/29/2025

Women at War

In Ken Ludwig’s 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' Female Detectives Save the Day

An interview with the prolific playwright.

01/29/2025 By Kay Kipling

Flying High

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's New Concourse Is Open

The $72 million concourse includes five additional gates, expanded seating areas and amenities, and new food vendors, including Anna Maria Oyster Bar and Patrick's 1481.

01/29/2025 By Megan McDonald

Health Care

North Port Is Finally Getting Its Own Hospital

The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved a $450 million plan to build North Port’s first hospital this week.

01/29/2025 By Staff

Los Mejores

Our Favorite Local Mexican Restaurants

Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants enrich our community in so many ways, and their influence can be seen in the restaurants that punctuate nearly every neighborhood in town.

01/29/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Review

FST's 'The Cancellation of Lauren Fein' Doesn't Pull Punches

Christopher Demos-Brown's play about a university professor targeted by complaints covers a lot of bases—and feels especially timely.

01/28/2025 By Kay Kipling

Baroque Music and Local Craft Beer – a Perfect Combination!

Key Chorale Chamber Singers and Church of the Redeemer present a 2-day festival celebrating music of the Baroque – and Beer!

01/28/2025

Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Rapid Response Initiative Support Post Disasters

Read how mental health needs were one of the top priorities for Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Rapid Response Initiative.

01/28/2025

Grant Report

Sunshine From Darkness Raises More Than $300,000 for Mental Health Programming

Plus, Impact100 SRQ announces its new grantees, and more.

01/27/2025 By Staff

Advantage Point

How Climate Change Disrupts Bird Reproduction and Insights for Global Reproductive Health

Discover how climate change disrupts bird breeding patterns, causing phenological mismatches and habitat loss. Explore parallels to human fertility and global reproductive health challenges.

01/27/2025

Advantage Point

How Arts and Crafts Bring People Together

Creating Connections One Craft at a Time

01/27/2025

Britcom

Review: Saving the World at Asolo Rep with 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard'

Ken Ludwig's new play puts a comedy spin on England's fight against the Germans in World War II.

01/27/2025 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Hires Marlon Brown as Director of Government Affairs

Plus, the Henson Fund names Bianca Harris director of programs, and more.

01/27/2025 By Staff

Rocking Chair Man

Parker Converse Creates Custom Rocking Chairs That Last a Lifetime

Converse's varied career has included stints in finance and as a sea captain. Now he spends his days in his Sarasota studio turning wood into heirloom rocking chairs that blend precision and passion.

01/27/2025 By Kim Doleatto