Best of Sarasota 2020

Readers’ Choice: Best Steaks, Burgers and Barbecue

Beef up your meals with our readers' favorite protein-packed options.

04/30/2020

Best of Sarasota 2020

Readers’ Choice: Best Breakfasts, Brunches and Lunches

Our readers pick their favorite spots to start the day or grab a midday meal.

04/30/2020

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Spectacular Gulf View at Point of Rocks

Any Gulf-front view is nice, but this home boasts what may be the best one in town.

04/30/2020 By Robert Plunket

Health News

SMH to Resume Elective and Non-Emergency Surgeries on Monday

All of SMH’s operating rooms, surgery suites and labs, as well as its Cape Outpatient Surgery Center, will resume normal operations on Monday.

04/30/2020 By Staff

Grants

Centerstone Receives $2 Million Grant From Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

The grant will help individuals experiencing homelessness and substance-use disorders in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

04/30/2020 By Staff

Sewing Strong

Local Arts Groups Are Turning Out Needed Face Masks For First Responders

Costumers and seamstresses have turned their skills from creating attire for performers onstage to masks for their fellow community members.

04/30/2020 By Kay Kipling

Jobs

More Than 30 Million People Are Currently Unemployed in the U.S.

Another 3.8 million people filed unemployment claims last week.

04/30/2020 By Megan McDonald

Coronavirus

Sarasota County Government to Loosen More Beach Restrictions

Parking will be available at county-owned beaches, and chairs, coolers and canopies will also now be allowed.

04/30/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

DeSantis Introduces Reopening Plan for Florida

The 'Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Plan for Florida's Recovery' would allow restaurants to open indoor seating at 25 percent capacity with appropriate social distancing.

04/30/2020 By Megan McDonald

Art From The Heart

Introducing Our Mural of Gratitude, a Tribute to Sarasota's Healthcare Heroes

Sarasota Magazine has commissioned a local artist to create a mural called Sarasota Heroes, honoring our community's healthcare workers. Here's a sneak peek.

04/30/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Video

Let's Learn How to Make Edamame Succotash With Nancy Krohngold

Via Zoom, the owner of Nancy's Bar-B-Q gives us the recipe for one of her most beloved side dishes.

04/30/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Local Wealth Advisor Named to Forbes Magazine’s 'Top Women Wealth Advisors'

The list is compromised of a select group of individuals who have a minimum of seven years of industry experience.

04/29/2020 By Staff

Good Deeds

Neal Land & Neighborhoods Donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee has seen a 30 percent increase in meal requests.

04/29/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Sarasota County Extends Event Cancellation Through May 17

Utility shutoffs and service fees are also suspended through May 31.

04/29/2020 By Staff

Finance

Women’s Resource Center Launches Virtual Finance Programs

The programs aim to help women learn key strategies and skills to attain financial security.

04/29/2020 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Crews Bank & Trust Expands to Downtown Sarasota

Family-owned and -backed with a lifetime of trust, there’s a new community bank on the block.

04/29/2020

Stargaze

Celebrate National Astronomy Day with The Bishop Museum

Learn all about the night sky with these free virtual lectures on Saturday, May 2.

04/29/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Science and COVID-19

Can High Humidity Slow the Spread of COVID-19?

Research by a retired Longboat Key engineer suggests it might.

04/29/2020 With Pam Daniel

Best of Sarasota 2020

Readers’ Choice: Best Kids’ Menu

These dishes for little ones get the thumbs-up from our readers.

04/29/2020

Best of Sarasota 2020

Readers’ Choice: Best Food Trucks

You can find creative cuisine—from tacos to tahini—at Sarasota food trucks. Here are our readers' favorites.

04/29/2020