Made in Sarasota

Calcutta Marine Builds Its Bespoke Boats Right Here in Sarasota

The company, known for its Catamarans, also acquired Sarasota-based Andros Boatworks in April.

09/03/2026 By Megan McDonald

A Feast Before the Fiesta

Late-Night Spot Latin Quarters Offers Good Food, Karaoke and Dancing

Owner Rafael Arguelles wanted a place where diners could enjoy authentic Latin cuisine.

09/02/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Toast Your Morning

Toastique’s Avocado Smash Is as Beautiful as It Is Healthy

It's one of the café's prettiest dishes.

09/02/2026 By Jules Telfort

Data Debate

North Port Advances 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

If adopted, the measure would freeze new data center applications and final approval of a pending 896,000-square-foot project.

09/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Laugh a Little

The Hit British Series 'Taskmaster' Returns on Thursday

The hit British series ‘Taskmaster’ gave me the shot of joy I needed during a tough time. It returns tomorrow night.

09/02/2026 By Megan McDonald

Restaurant Review

At Alma de España, Bring Friends and Share Everything

The lively tapas spot is best enjoyed family-style.

09/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Guide to Giving

What's Next in Philanthropy?

The CEOs of our local foundations tell us what's on their radar.

09/01/2026

Guide to Giving

Inside Philanthropy Founder David Callahan on the Future of Giving

Callahan gave us the 30,000-foot view of philanthropy in America.

09/01/2026 By Susan Burns

Wild Side

Have You Seen This Lizard?

The Peter's rock agama loves Sarasota's frying-pan conditions.

09/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

Aging Ahead

New Data Shows Sarasota-Manatee Is Changing—Except When It Comes to Age

We're still really old.

09/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Petal Pusher

Florist Ian Prosser Has Designed for Elton John, Tom Cruise and Two U.S. Presidents

He's got tales and tips to share.

09/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Personal Playbook

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Kevin Cooper Shares His Everyday Essentials

Cooper is vice president for communications and strategic initiatives at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. These are a few of his favorite things.

09/01/2026 By Susan Burrns

Flashback

Photo: The Steamboat Manatee, 1910

The "Manatee"—Terra Ceia’s main freight and passenger service—was part of H. Walter Fuller Investment Company’s three-steamboat fleet.

09/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Wacky Headlines

Recent You-Can’t-Make-Them-Up Headlines From Sarasota and Beyond

An accidental shooting at Walmart, the anniversary of a dolphin Speedo saga, a Wawa winner and more.

09/01/2026

Homes in a Box

Do Kit Homes Still Exist in Sarasota?

The mail-order dream house was an American marvel starting in the early 1900s, including in our region. Most have been lost to time and taste, but we found three that fit the profile.

09/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Homes in a Box

Is Your Kit House a Copycat or the Real Thing?

The widespread stealing of designs by both lumberyards and kit home manufacturers means that even if a house looks nearly identical to one in a kit home catalog, it might not be.

09/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Guide to Giving

The Names Behind Sarasota's Most Recognizable Buildings

Many of Sarasota’s most recognizable buildings were spearheaded by our town’s philanthropists and activists. Who were the community leaders whose names adorn our buildings?

09/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson