Guide to Giving

Being Generous Boosts Your Brain

People who engage in generous behaviors report higher levels of self-esteem and lower levels of depression.

09/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Restaurant Review

EnRich Bistro Has Returned, and It's a Triumph

If you’re a Sarasota resident, EnRich Bistro is worth a trip to Bradenton. And if you’re a Bradentonian, congratulations on finding your new favorite spot.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Mister Fix-Its

Sarasota’s Bike Boys Perform a Valuable Community Service With Plenty of Laughs Along the Way

In total, they’ve restored and re-donated at least 3,800 bikes—693 last year alone—and approximately 70 percent of their fixed-up bikes go to the Salvation Army.

09/01/2024 By Hannah Wallace

Guide to Giving

Leaders of Local Foundations Tell Us About the Critical Needs Our Community Is Facing

Here's what they had to say.

09/01/2024 By Megan McDonald and Cooper Levey-Baker

A Place to Grow

How Sarasota's Cyesis Program Helps Teen Parents Stay in School

“Cyesis was built to wrap expectant and parenting teens with the support they need most,” says program director Meredith Piazza.

09/01/2024 By Stephanie Churn Lubow

Guide to Giving

Giving Is Good for Your Heart (Really!)

The act of giving back can help buffer the effects of one of the body’s most lethal enemies: stress.

09/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Holy Guacamole

Dynasty Guacamole Is a Top Draw at Local Farmers Markets

Owner Assiel Landa attracts a huge online audience, with nearly hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok who eat up videos of his colorful guac prep.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Sweat, Suds and Socializing

99 Bottles' Run Club Is About Much More Than Fitness

Downtown residents and business owners tell 99 Bottles owner Mark Tuchman he’s bringing life to Second Street.

09/01/2024 By Caleb Guedes-Reed

Strip Mall Superstars

Sarasota's Best Under-the-Radar Restaurants

Our guide to out-of-the-way, hiding-in-plain-sight, if-you-know-you-know restaurants that will knock your socks off.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Corner Shops

The Best Strip Mall Food Stores in Sarasota

Eight strip mall suppliers with terrific take-home goods.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Crown Jewel

The History of Mar-a-Lago

How the mansion of a great Florida philanthropist became ground zero for one of the most consequential elections in American history

09/01/2024 By Robert Plunket

Origin Stories

Four Sarasota Chefs Share the Stories of Their Restaurants

Here's why they love doing business in Sarasota.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

🫧 Bubble Up 🫧

Here's Where to Get Great Boba in the Sarasota Area

These spots will satisfy your craving.

08/30/2024 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Talks

Bill Nye Is Coming to Sarasota as Part of New College's 'Socratic Stage' Speaker Series

The beloved 'Science Guy' will join author and journalist Michael Shellenberger on stage at the Sarasota Opera House on Saturday, Sept. 14.

08/29/2024 By Staff

Home Is Where The Art Is

At the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Chef Jordan Moore's Food Is Another Form of Art

Moore creates memorable meals alongside other creatives.

08/28/2024 By Lauren Jackson

BRANDED CONTENT

Hearts of Sarasota: Meet the People Serving Sarasota’s Nonprofits

Join us in celebrating the people behind the mission—the volunteers, leaders, and donors whose passion and dedication fuel their nonprofit’s success.

08/28/2024 By Sarasota Magazine Content Studio

Embracing Hope: Transforming Mental Health

Mental health services are transforming lives with support from Gulf Coast Community Foundation during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and all year long.

08/28/2024