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Coastal Chic: Rugs and Curtains to Elevate Your Sarasota Home

Effortless Elegance Inspired by Sarasota’s Coastal Beauty

03/20/2025

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Top 5 Long Distance Driving Vehicles for 2025

Fuel-Efficient, Comfortable, and Reliable Rides for Your Next Adventure

03/20/2025

Lights, Camera, Action

Marcella Hazan Documentary Will Open 2025 Sarasota Film Festival

This year's lineup also includes 37 feature films, four world premieres, 10 Florida premieres and 41 short films.

03/19/2025 By Staff

Rosy Rosemary

A New Condo Development Is Headed to The Rosemary District

Although zoned for commercial, the owners have chosen instead to build a 24-unit, seven-floor condominium tower on Seventh Street.

03/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Moderns That Matter

11 Sarasota Landmarks We Love

Highlights from Architecture Sarasota’s Moderns That Matter program.

03/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Only in Sarasota

Coquina Beach Getaway

Let’s take a moment to remember the beauty and joy that surround us.

03/18/2025 By John Pirman

Sponsored Content

1000 Boulevard of the Arts - A Most Extraordinary New Address Unveiled at The Quay

Nestled Between The Bay Park and The Quay Harbor in Sarasota’s Waterfront District

03/18/2025

Good News

Six Months After 2024's Catastrophic Hurricanes, Ted Sperling Park Has Reopened

The park sustained significant storm impacts and was also used to help manage storm debris from the Lido Key community.

03/17/2025 By Staff

Rescue Mission

Julie Morris and Jim Strickland Are Out to Prove That Preservation and Agriculture Go Hand in Hand

With their 1,300-acre Lost Girl Prairie, the couple want to show that business owners and environmentalists can work together to preserve Florida’s dwindling parcels of untamed land.

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Buzz-Worthy

Gayle Goodfriend Turned a Decade-Long Hobby Into a Thriving Honey Business

Goodfriend works from a five-acre homestead in Manatee County where approximately 400,000 bees feast on nearby saw palmettos, sable palms and Brazilian peppertrees.

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Straight Off the Boat

Maggie's Seafood Hauls Fresh Catches to Multiple Markets

Married owners Maggie and Gary Balch sell 500 pounds of seafood at both the Sarasota and Venice farmers markets.

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hot Pockets

Empanada Girl Has Grown From a Small DIY Operation Into a Massive Farmers Market Attraction

Every week, Stefania Fochi and her team make nearly 5,000 empanadas in 25 different flavor combinations

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

The Smell of Success

The Owner of Nick B’s Chimichurri Wins Over Customers With an Ingenious Marketing Technique

“This year we sold $700,000 in chimichurri around the country,” says Maria Barrajo. “I just love to sell. I could sell you a camel in Miami."

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Blowing Minds

Bill Nelms Wants You to Know That Mushrooms Aren’t Just for Eating Anymore

“We sell about 400 pounds of mushrooms a week," Nelms says.

03/17/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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Eco-Friendly Hosting Tips for Your Next Sarasota Get-Together

Sustainable Entertaining Ideas for a Stylish and Responsible Celebration

03/17/2025

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Coastal Chic Roofing: Top Trends for Sarasota Homes

Stylish, Durable, and Storm-Ready Roofing Solutions for Sarasota Homes

03/17/2025

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Wave Goodbye to Pain: How Shock Wave Therapy Can Transform Your Life

A Revolutionary, Noninvasive Solution for Lasting Pain Relief

03/17/2025

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Hidden Details to Look for When Buying Engagement Rings

The Tiny, Meaningful Touches That Make a Ring Truly Special

03/17/2025