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How Sarasota Shoppers Are Embracing Crypto for Everyday Purchases

Digital wallets are gaining ground as local consumers tap into faster, safer, and more private ways to pay

05/07/2025

Memories of Marcella

An Afternoon With Marcella Hazan

Ahead of the national release of a new documentary about Hazan, writer Ruth Lando recounts an unforgettable lunch with the renowned Italian chef and longtime Longboat Key resident.

05/07/2025 By Ruth Lando

Fab Forward

The Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest Celebrates 15 Years This Weekend

All are welcome at the event on May 10 at Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota.

05/07/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Espresso Bicycle Repairs – Your One-Stop Destination for Premium Bikes, Rentals & More

Discover the bike shop that goes the extra mile—so you can too.

05/07/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Pretty Fly For A Mai Tai

O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill Is Back and Better Than Ever

The downtown Sarasota restaurant and bar closed in September after damage from Hurricane Helene’s historic storm surge. It reopened last weekend.

05/06/2025 By Lauren Jackson

In Their Own Words

UnidosNow Co-Founder C.J. Czaia on Immigration, ICE and Fear in the Hispanic and Latino Community

Czaia recently spoke with us about the nation’s ongoing immigration crackdown and what local immigrant families are going through.

05/05/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Call Your Mother

How 87-Year-Old Pat Seftel Went Viral

Seftel has become an unlikely icon because her son, award-winning filmmaker and director Joshua Seftel, regularly shares their FaceTime conversations on "CBS News Sunday Morning."

05/05/2025 By Ruth Lando

Paradise City

Sarasota’s Pro Soccer Team Is Leveling Up

“My dream,” says Sarasota Paradise founder Marcus Walfridson, “is that the community all hangs out at the games, throwing scarves up in the air and chanting, ‘We are Paradise!’”

05/05/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Name Game

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Jack E. Davis Weighs in on the Gulf’s New Name, Its History and Its Future

President Trump recently changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Does it really matter?

05/05/2025 By Isaac Eger

What's in Store

Chloe Canterbury’s Surge Style Stocks Beach-Friendly Looks at Wallet-Friendly Prices

Surge’s style is “beachy chic,” with women’s clothes and accessories that can be taken from dunes to dinner.

05/05/2025 By Elizabeth Djinis

The People Have Spoken

Ukrainian Artist Wins Embracing Our Differences People's Choice Award

"Every day I see people who are restoring their cities and their personal lives from the ruins and looking into the future," says artist Alena Grom. "This photograph is about that survival."

05/05/2025 By Staff

Lush Life

The Beauty and Resilience of Florida-Friendly Gardens

“Take your little piece of land and steward it. It will give you a sense of power. Your choices matter. You can make a difference.”

05/05/2025 By Ruth Lando

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What Does a Vehicle History Report Show? Key Insights for Buyers

Discover what a vehicle history report reveals about a car's past, from accidents to ownership changes. Read on to make informed buying decisions.

05/02/2025

From Cottages to Castles

Why Do Homes Keep Getting Bigger?

Where unassuming ranch homes once stood, big builds now rise—casting shadows over neighbors and signaling changes in local real estate preferences.

05/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Best of Sarasota

The Best of Sarasota 2025

A record number of you cast a ballot this year. The result? A comprehensive review of everything you love about living in Sarasota.

05/01/2025

The Future of Fish

Proposed Aquaculture Facility in the Gulf of Mexico Draws Opposition from Sarasota Environmentalists

A federal judge has now blocked a nationwide permit that would have allowed for the creation of industrial fish farms off Sarasota's coast.

05/01/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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Best of Sarasota 2025

The results are in, meet some of Sarasota’s best!

05/01/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

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Meet Budget Blinds — A 2025 Best of Sarasota Finalist

A finalist for Best Window Coverings and Blinds, Budget Blinds are your local window blinds experts.

05/01/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

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Meet ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design — A 2025 Best of Sarasota Winner

Voted Best Landscaping Company, ArtisTree offers everything you need ranging from landscape design and HOA landscape maintenance to tree services and more.

05/01/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

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Meet NUOVO — A 2025 Best of Sarasota Winner

Voted Best Hair Salon, Best Hair Colorist and Best Manicure, NUOVO Salons don’t just style hair—they work to make your day.

05/01/2025 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

At Sarasota Magazine, we celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant culture, rich history, and bright future with award-winning, high-quality content that captures the spirit of our community.

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