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Top 5 US States for a Scenic Cycling Trip

If you’re dreaming of an unforgettable cycling journey, the United States delivers in spectacular fashion

06/24/2025

Branded Content

Sarasota Paradise Faces Weston FC

A must-win match and a night for the fans and community to come out en force.

06/23/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Grant Report

New College Receives $2.5 Million Gift for Contemplation and Education Center

Plus: Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative receives five community grants, and more.

06/23/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

U.S. Chamber Awards Sarasota Chamber With 5-Star Accreditation

Plus, Resurrection House names a new executive director, the Manatee Chamber's Champions of Healthcare award winners, and more.

06/23/2025 By Staff

Getting Into Harvard

Harvard Street Coffee Serves Up Locally Roasted Coffee and Affordable Eats in an Off-the-Beaten Path Space

The vibe is homey and welcoming—consider it your new secret spot.

06/23/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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ETH Unchained: Transform Your Ethereum Bag into an Active Asset

How to Earn Passive Income, Stake, Lend, and Invest with Ethereum Without Selling a Single Token

06/23/2025

Going Up

New 276-Unit Apartment Community Breaks Ground in North Manatee

The Kolter Group is building "market rate" apartments, adding to the growing footprint of mid-rise housing in Palmetto.

06/23/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Local Legacy

Local Firms Win Big at the 2025 AIA Florida Awards

From a Venice pavilion to a Longboat Gulf-front estate, Sarasota-area architects return with award-winning work across the map.

06/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Eel Be Back

July 6 Is the Last Day to Visit Mote Aquarium on City Island

The aquarium is closing its doors in preparation for the big move to its new facility at Nathan Benderson Park.

06/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Ahoy, Mateys!

Belly up to the Bar at Lefty’s to Sample Treasures From the Deep

Lefty's opened in the former Mandeville Beer Garden location in the Rosemary District.

06/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Nice Ness

A Historic Sarasota School Home on Siesta Key Hits the Market

Listed at $5.3 million, this poured-concrete Sarasota School original sits on the edge of Heron Lagoon, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living.

06/18/2025 By Kim Doleatto

The Arts

Ringling Museum Will Remain Under FSU's Management

The proposed transfer of the museum from Florida State University's stewardship to New College of Florida's was left out of the 2025 legislative budget.

06/17/2025 By Staff

The Sky's The Limit

Mattison’s City Grille Just Opened a New Location Inside SRQ Airport

Yesterday’s opening marks the local restaurant chain’s fourth location in the area.

06/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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Smart and Stylish Eyewear Essentials for Coastal Living

Understanding UV Protection for Coastal Living

06/17/2025

Photos

Photos: 'No Kings' Protest in Downtown Sarasota

Thousands of people gathered on the Sarasota bayfront to protest the Trump administration. Here's a look.

06/16/2025 By Kim Doleatto Photography by Lori Sax

In Their Own Words

Dr. Tanya Schreibman on the Current State of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic

“Research keeps you on the forefront and provides opportunities for patients and staff. It’s the only way we’ll ever move forward with HIV.”

06/16/2025 By Megan McDonald

Review

Tap into Nostalgia with FST's Dance Musical Comedy "Dames at Sea"

It's a summertime escape that may leave you humming.

06/16/2025 By Kay Kipling

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Island Hopping 2025 – Merang Jetty to Redang: Ferry Booking Hacks

Plan your Southeast Asia island escape with expert ferry tips for Redang, Koh Lipe, Tioman, and more. Avoid delays and book smart with these 2025 travel hacks.

06/16/2025

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How Sarasota Is Redefining Social Fun from Sunset Gatherings to Online Games

Discover how Sarasota locals are redefining social life with peaceful routines, from sunset gatherings to cozy homes and digital escapes.

06/16/2025

Historical Holiday

How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

One June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned they were free—two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

06/16/2025 By Chloe Nelson