Hurricane Prep

Sarasota County to Open Voluntary Self-Service Sandbag Stations

The sites will be open on June 14, July 19 and Aug. 10 so residents can pickup free empty bags and sand to help prepare for potential storms.

06/06/2025 By Staff

Condo news

A New Condo Law May Offer Owners Some Relief. Is It Enough?

Florida’s new condo law aims to ease financial pressure after the Surfside collapse, but rising costs, insurance hikes, and mounting reserves continue to squeeze owners—especially in aging buildings.

06/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Happy Father's Day

This Year’s Sarasota Music Festival Delivers a Special Onstage Father-Son Collaboration

Sarasota Music Festival music director Jeffrey Kahane will play a piece written for him by his son, Gabriel.

06/06/2025 By Kay Kipling

A River Runs Through It

Doug Baker and Lauren Crist’s Riverfront Estate Merges Wild Old Florida With Timeless Style

This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle.

06/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

In Motion

Here's Who’s Moving to and Leaving Our Region

A data-driven look at how steady waves of new residents are reshaping Sarasota and Manatee counties.

06/05/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Steak It 'Til You Make It

A New Steakhouse Is Coming to Englewood's Historic Dearborn Street

Chophouse285 and its dedicated dry-aging room will open this fall.

06/05/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Sugar Rush

Sarasota's Best Sweet Treats

Here are our favorite places to appreciate Sarasota's talented local bakers.

06/05/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Advantage Point

Why Professional Installation of Traditional Garage Doors Matters Most

From Safety Features to Insulation, Here’s Why Expert Installation Is Essential for Traditional Garage Doors in Sarasota Homes

06/05/2025

Advantage Point

How Hemp Is Helping Retirees Feel Better, Sleep Deeper, and Enjoy Life More

How Sarasota’s Seniors Are Using Targeted Hemp Products to Boost Mood, Ease Aches, Improve Sleep, and Energize Everyday Life

06/04/2025

Advantage Point

The Real Magic of Sarasota Neighborhood Life

How Sarasota’s Everyday Interactions, Shared Spaces, and Creative Spirit Turn Neighbors into Community

06/04/2025

Southern Charm

Fried Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, and Collard Greens Are Staples at the New Fork and Hen

The restaurant has relocated to the Main Street space vacated by Made last year.

06/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

After Hours

Meet Three Local Doctors With Unusual Hobbies

When they're off the clock, these docs dabble in wing foiling, stand-up comedy and magic.

06/04/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker and Kim Doleatto

Bakin' Me Crazy

Registration for Wellen Park's Second Annual Pie Contest Is Officially Open

Adults, teens and children are invited to show off their baking skills on Saturday, June 28.

06/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

High Wire Heritage

As Historic Homes Give Way to New Construction, This 1925 West of Trail Cottage Remains

This century-old Arlington Street bungalow still offers charm, craftsmanship and a direct link to the city’s circus roots.

06/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Sarasota Lifeguard Named Lifeguard of the Year, Receives National Medal of Valor

Plus, the City of Sarasota appoints Dave Bullock as interim city manager, and more.

06/02/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Bishop Parker Foundation Awards $5 Million in Grants

Plus, Manasota ASALH awards $45,000 in scholarships to 17 local students, and more.

06/02/2025 By Staff

Wild Times

How a Bizarre Promotional Gimmick Changed Local Radio

“We were such idiots. What you heard on the radio? We were that dumb.”

06/02/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Tropical Update

Keep Your Eyes on the Tropics This Month

June can be a concerning month for the Suncoast, because storms form in the southern Caribbean and then move northward through the Yucatan area into the Gulf.

06/02/2025 By Bob Bunting

What's In Store

At Simply Jo’s Boutique, Joanna Brewer Stocks Designer Items Tailor-Made for Coastal Living

Brewer says she looks for “breathable, lightweight, good-quality fabrics” for all age ranges.

06/01/2025 By Elizabeth Djinis

As Above, So Below

With Help From Sarasota’s Eternal Reefs, Astronaut Mary Cleave Was Laid to Rest in the Gulf of Mexico This Spring

Since Eternal Reefs’ founding in 1998, the company has laid to rest the remains of more than 3,000 people, 1,000 of whom are at a burial site named Silvertooth near Big Pass.

06/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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Sarasota County to Open Voluntary Self-Service Sandbag Stations

A New Condo Law May Offer Owners Some Relief. Is It Enough?

This Year’s Sarasota Music Festival Delivers a Special Onstage Father-Son Collaboration

Doug Baker and Lauren Crist’s Riverfront Estate Merges Wild Old Florida With Timeless Style

Here's Who’s Moving to and Leaving Our Region

A New Steakhouse Is Coming to Englewood's Historic Dearborn Street

Sarasota's Best Sweet Treats

Why Professional Installation of Traditional Garage Doors Matters Most

How Hemp Is Helping Retirees Feel Better, Sleep Deeper, and Enjoy Life More

The Real Magic of Sarasota Neighborhood Life

Fried Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, and Collard Greens Are Staples at the New Fork and Hen

Meet Three Local Doctors With Unusual Hobbies

Registration for Wellen Park's Second Annual Pie Contest Is Officially Open

As Historic Homes Give Way to New Construction, This 1925 West of Trail Cottage Remains

Sarasota Lifeguard Named Lifeguard of the Year, Receives National Medal of Valor

Bishop Parker Foundation Awards $5 Million in Grants

How a Bizarre Promotional Gimmick Changed Local Radio

Keep Your Eyes on the Tropics This Month

At Simply Jo’s Boutique, Joanna Brewer Stocks Designer Items Tailor-Made for Coastal Living

With Help From Sarasota’s Eternal Reefs, Astronaut Mary Cleave Was Laid to Rest in the Gulf of Mexico This Spring

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