Breaking

Sarasota Developer Plans to Buy and Demolish Mira Mar Plaza

Seaward Development's plans will be discussed at a Historic Preservation Board meeting on Tuesday, June 14.

06/11/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Go For the Gold

Rise and Nye's Celebrates the 2022 Special Olympics

The "Flame of Hope" made a special stop at the downtown Sarasota coffee and ice cream shop, which employs 35 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

06/02/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Coffee Klatch

Think You Don't Like Black Coffee? This New Mobile Coffee Cart May Change Your Mind

Devin Borgwardt's Brewed Monday Coffee offers single-origin coffee processed with the entire coffee cherry, making for a sweet, floral flavor.

05/31/2022 By Allison Forsyth

You Complete Me

Ringling Boulevard Upgrades Will Make the Street Safer for Cyclists

Sections of the road will soon become what is known as a “complete street.”

05/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Street Smarts

City of Sarasota to Unveil 'Complete Street' Designs Next Week

The projects will modify various intersections throughout the corridors that encompass neighborhoods that have been traditionally underserved.

05/16/2022 By Staff

Penthouse Grab

Michael's On East Founder Michael Klauber Is Selling His Downtown Penthouse

Klauber and his wife Terri have listed their condo for $3.2 million.

05/12/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Get Crafty

Check Out the Second Annual Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair

Local and national artists will showcase their one-of-a-kind, handmade crafts all weekend.

05/06/2022 By Samantha Lane

I Dream of Smoothies

Dream Earth Bowls Opening First Storefront in Broadway Promenade

The smoothie bowl shop will be celebrating its grand opening tomorrow, April 29.

04/28/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Back to the drawing board

City Rejects Art Slated for Fruitville Road and U.S. 41 Roundabout

City commissioners said they felt “lukewarm” about the coral-like sculpture recommended by the Public Art Committee.

04/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Philanthropy

One Park Sarasota Makes $1 Million Commitment to Bay Park Conservancy

The property has committed a $100,000 sponsorship toward The Bay’s grand opening celebration and pledged $1 million towards capital improvements.

04/13/2022 Photography by Staff

Solar Power

Sarasota Takes Next Step Toward 100 Percent Renewable Energy Target

The city aims to meet its goal by 2045.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Surveys

Public Survey About City of Sarasota Brand Refresh Is Available

This survey is the first step in a process that will include a range of community engagement efforts, including a future design competition for the city seal.

03/11/2022 By Staff

More Condos

A New Condo Project Is Headed to Fruitville Road in Downtown Sarasota

Located at 1351 Fruitville Road, it will be at least five stories high, and house roughly 25 high-end residences.

03/10/2022 Photography by Kim Doleatto

Public Art

City of Sarasota to Host Virtual Meeting on Public Art Master Plan

Feedback gathered at the meeting will be incorporated into the plan, which will provide a framework for implementing public art citywide.

03/04/2022 By Staff

Main Game

A New Townhome Project is Headed to Main Street

Premier on Main will house 23 residences across four adjacent buildings and is slated for completion in 2023. Prices start at $1 million.

03/03/2022 By Kim Doleatto

All Aboard

Bay Runner Trolley Launches March 2

The trolley will offer complimentary service between downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

02/25/2022 By Staff

High-Rise Haven

A Look Inside En Pointe, a New Condo Project Coming to Golden Gate Point

The four-residence condominium breaks ground today and is scheduled for completion next year. Prices start at $2.65 million.

02/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate

The Quay's Luxury High-Rise, Bayso, Has Sold Out in Record Time

The 149 residences in the 18-story high-rise at the Quay have sold out in less than 12 months. They're slated to be done next year.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Moving

Bookstore1 Moves to The Mark Next Week

The store plans to reopen by Friday, Feb. 18.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Public Art

A Colorful Coral Reef-Inspired Sculpture May Be Heading to the Fruitville Road Roundabout

The City of Sarasota Public Art Committee called artist Sujin Lim's resin-cast sculpture "playful, colorful and easy to understand."

01/28/2022 By Kim Doleatto