Holding Main Ground

Two Major Buildings in Downtown Sarasota Have Sold for $13 Million

Sarasota-based Baird, Inc. purchased the Sunburn Cannabis Dispensary and Fit2Run buildings for $13 million—but the group plans to keep the Art Deco-style buildings the way they are.

01/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Fighting Fire With Fire

Florida Is Burning, Too. But It's on Purpose.

“We set good fires, or else we get bad ones."

01/17/2025 By Isaac Eger

Advantage Point

Sarasota Relaxation: Top Things to Do to Reduce Stress

Discover Sarasota's top activities for relaxation, from beach escapes to yoga retreats, and reconnect with your inner peace.

01/16/2025

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How to Stay Healthy While Leading an Active Urban Life

You can be part of the city’s hustle and bustle without having to compromise your health.

01/16/2025

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Discovering Sarasota: The Ultimate Road Trip Destination

From the spotless beach to its vibrant downtown area, Sarasota has something that will be remembered by everyone, old and young alike.

01/16/2025

Branded Content

Shine On!

These health and wellness experts are lighting the way to healthier, happier living.

01/16/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Branded Content

Shine On: West Coast Plastic Surgery

Real Beauty. Real Results.

01/16/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Branded Content

Shine On: J&J Aesthetics

Defining Beauty on Your Terms.

01/16/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Museum Pieces

Artist Joe Fig Paints Viewers Looking at Paintings by Johannes Vermeer

“It’s pretty meta," Fig says.

01/15/2025 By Kay Kipling

Rooms with a View

65 New Luxury Units Are Going Up on Lido Key Beach

The newly built Rosewood Residences condo tower sits on the former site of Coquina on The Beach and Gulf Beach Resort Motel. Prices start at $6.8 million.

01/15/2025 By Kim Doleatto

🧧 Happy New Year! 🧧

Celebrate the Lunar New Year With a Festival at Waterside Place

Korê's owner Daniel Dokko is spearheading the celebration, which will include a lion dance, tents showcasing Wagyu beef from Japan, and Dokko's version of "Squid Games."

01/15/2025 By Lauren Jackson

The Ringling Offers Jazz Works From Around the World

Travel through music and dance this spring @theHAT!

01/15/2025

No Wake Zone

Sarasota's Powerboat Grand Prix Canceled for 2025

Organizers cite budgetary and safety concerns as the reasons why and say that a scaled-down event wouldn't do justice to the race's 40-year legacy.

01/14/2025 By Staff

Be Still

Joe Abel Wows Passersby With His Living Statue Routine

Abel is a regular at downtown Sarasota events and baseball spring training games, where he wears a custom spray-painted uniform and yellow contact lenses. In addition to the tips he earns, people’s reactions make his unusual career rewarding.

01/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Reel Genius

At Town Hall, Ron Howard Shared Stories of His Long Hollywood Career

The prolific actor, director and film producer says that although the industry has changed, "the core challenge of translating a script into a scene has not."

01/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Comparison of Countertop Materials in the Kitchen: What Should You Choose?

Choosing the Right Materials for Your Home

01/13/2025

Fast Track

Climate Adaptation Center Announces 2025 Climate Champions

Plus, Empath Health names its first chief philanthropy officer, and more.

01/13/2025 By Staff

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Sarasota Style: Accessorizing for an Elegant Coastal Look

These accessories can elevate look, from the seaside to the city center!

01/13/2025

Grant Report

Sarasota County Expects to Receive More Than $210 Million in Hurricane Recovery Funding from HUD

Plus, the Bay reached a milestone $5 million in funding, and Manatee Audubon Society receives a grant to. support its conservation and education efforts.

01/13/2025 By Staff

Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon to Share a Message of Inspiration and Resilience

Don’t miss the Tidewell Foundation’s 16th Annual Signature Luncheon, taking place Friday, March 7, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

01/13/2025