Preview

'Clowns Like Me' Is Back Before Heading to NYC

The one-man show starring Scott Ehrenpreis deals with mental health issues with a mix of hope, humor and heart.

05/15/2024 By Kay Kipling

Preview

The Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival Returns to the Cook Theatre in June

A wide range of acts will entertain over a six-day fest.

05/14/2024 By Kay Kipling

Big Moves

Detwiler's Has Broken Ground on a New Distribution Center

The local grocery chain's six brick-and-mortar stores will be serviced by this new Palmetto facility.

05/14/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Top Sale

Behold the Most Expensive Residential Sale in Sarasota County

Listed for just under $34 million last year, this Harbor Acres waterfront home sold for $20 million—cash.

05/14/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Burger Brief

Update: After 67 Years, the Hob Nob Has Closed

The beloved burger joint has no immediate or evident plans to reopen.

05/14/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Listening to Black Voices

Civil Rights Attorney Victor McTeer on the Power of Serving Underrepresented Communities

McTeer won his first case, which went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, at age 27. He also worked on a major lawsuit against a tobacco company that inspired John Grisham's The Runaway Jury.

05/13/2024 By Heather Dunhill

Review

The Verdict Is in on Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men'

A new musical version of the Reginald Rose play still packs a wallop.

05/13/2024 By Kay Kipling

DIY

These Local Farms Offer You-Pick Opportunities

Pick your own fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers.

05/13/2024 By Samantha Lane

Workforce housing

A Prime Piece of Downtown Real Estate Has Been Earmarked for Workforce Housing

A partnership between Michael Saunders and Mark Vengroff will see 48 workforce housing units rise near Payne Park. Roughly 20 will be earmarked for law enforcement workers.

05/10/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Hot Hot Hot

Florence and the Spice Boys Is Coming to University Town Center

The popular restaurant's second location is slated to open in late 2024 or early 2025.

05/08/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Year One

Inside New College of Florida’s Radical Transformation

New College's first full academic year under its new Board of Trustees is almost over. Elizabeth Djinis looks at how the institution has changed, and what the future might hold.

05/08/2024 By Elizabeth Djinis Illustrations by Michael Byers

Moving Target

The Historic McAlpin Home Must Be Moved or Demolished—With a Condition

City of Sarasota commissioners finally decided on the fate of the historically designated 112-year-old home at yesterday's meeting.

05/07/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Vive La France

C'est La Vie's Second Location Opens Today in Lakewood Ranch

Owners Christophe and Géraldine Coutelle opened their first location in 1997 in downtown Sarasota.

05/07/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Bam! Pow!

SiestaCon Is Saturday. Break Out Your Masks, Capes and Armor.

The event, organized by Dark Side comic shop owner Brian Polizzi, will feature more than 100 vendors as well as food, panel discussions and more.

05/07/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Names Inaugural Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholar

Plus Williams Parker hires four new attorneys, and more.

05/06/2024 By Staff

Only in Sarasota

Selby Gardens' Lily Pond and Welcome Center Usher in a New Era

As you enter the gardens, take in views of the welcome center’s metal branch-like breams and the pond, a stunning rectangular basin filled with water lilies.

05/06/2024 Illustrations by John Pirman

Top Doctor Profiles

Sarasota Magazine 2024 Top Doctor Profiles

05/06/2024

Lost in Space

A New Exhibition at Sarasota Art Museum Takes Visitors on a Trip to the Stars

"The Truth of the Night Sky" is a collaboration between visual artist Anne Patterson and composer Patrick Harlin.

05/06/2024 By Kay Kipling

Restaurant Review

Just Like the Car It’s Named After, Osteria 500 Is Bright, Shiny and Delightful

The restaurant combines dependability and panache, with a dining experience that blends old favorites and new dishes that are executed with finesse.

05/06/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Luxury Address

Take a First Look at The St. Regis Longboat Key, Slated to Open Late This Summer

Amenities at the $800 million resort complex include a marine wildlife lagoon, snow showers (yes, really!), events spaces and multiple dining options.

05/03/2024 By Kim Doleatto