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

The New Sarasota

Is Sarasota Changing for Good?

Our region is becoming more populated, more conservative and more polarized, and many residents are wondering: Is it for the best?

'I Was Passionate About Wanting to be a Chef'

Just ask Francisco Juarez, who worked his way up from dishwasher to sous chef.

'We've Never Looked Back'

“Our kids say, ‘You’re the busiest retired couple I’ve ever seen.'"

04/01/2020 By Kay Kipling

'I Have Goals and Dreams'

Yarumi Espana says her children’s experience growing up in Sarasota is “way different” from hers.

Who We Are

Yes, we’re getting older, but we’re also getting browner. How our population is changing, and what it means.

04/01/2020 By Dan Fost

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

The good news: Not all young people hate Sarasota. The bad news: The obstacles to keeping them here are bigger than most people realize.

941CEO Daily

A new report predicts that 52 percent of new homeowners through 2030 will be Hispanic.

03/21/2016 Research by staff