Historical Holiday

How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

One June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned they were free—two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

06/18/2026 By Chloe Nelson

Buy, Sell, Sarasota

Sarasota County Is Getting Its Own Monopoly Board

Sarasota is about to find out what it looks like in Monopoly form. The public is invited to send in landmark suggestions.

05/12/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Country Soul

Ghost Hounds’ Lead Singer SAVNT Brings His Sound to Sarasota

The band—which has opened for music legends, including the Rolling Stones—and its lead singer will perform a free concert at The Bay on Nov. 1.

10/28/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Fab Forward

The Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest Celebrates 15 Years This Weekend

All are welcome at the event on May 10 at Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota.

05/07/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Call Your Mother

How 87-Year-Old Pat Seftel Went Viral

Seftel has become an unlikely icon because her son, award-winning filmmaker and director Joshua Seftel, regularly shares their FaceTime conversations on "CBS News Sunday Morning."

05/05/2025 By Ruth Lando

Gone Pickin'

Here's a Handy List of You-Pick Farms to Visit Right Now

Spring in Florida means you-pick produce, and from blueberries to flowers, these family-run farms offer fresh produce, scenic views and a taste of local tradition.

04/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

Escape The Indoors with Sarasota’s Escape Crawl

Escape Room, Meets a Scavenger Hunt, Meets a Pub Crawl

03/17/2025

Yes Play

These Local Working Moms Are Bringing a New Children's Museum to Life

Currently a pop-up bringing hands-on learning and play to kids 0 to 12, the Sarasota Children's Museum founders are looking for a dedicated space to house their concept.

02/06/2024 By Kim Doleatto

48 Hours in Sarasota

Sarasota Is a Great Place for a Family Vacation

With lots of green space, parks and beaches galore, and great year-round weather, there’s plenty for families to do.

11/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Splash!

Cool Off at These Seven Fantastic Splash Parks

It’s hot, the days are long and the kids are out of school. We’ve got seven great places to let off steam.

05/30/2023 Edited by Susan Burns

Education

ALSO Youth Starts New Summer Camp for LGBTQ Youth and Allies

Kids ages 10-14 are invited to register for ALSO Youth's free summer camp and connect with others in an inclusive, fun environment.

05/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Smells Like Teen Spirit

A Huge List of Fun Things to Do and See With Teenagers

Spring break is upon us. It's easy to entertain little ones—and usually older loved ones, too—but what about teens?

03/13/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Plot Twist

Finding Your Roots Is Easier Than Ever. But For Some Sarasotans, the Results Weren’t What They Expected

Some genealogy seekers have a passion for history ignited early in life. Others experience a triggering incident.

03/01/2023 By Emily Leinfuss

Health News

How Worried Should We Be About RSV?

We spoke with an infectious disease doctor from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to learn more.

11/10/2022 By Isaac Eger

Better Not Pout

The Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide

Because we can't choose our families or do a home exchange in the romantic English countryside.

11/04/2022 By Laura Paquette

You Teach Me and I'll Teach You

Sarasota Now Has a Pokémon Store

Poke Ballers Mart caters to people of all ages who are obsessed with Pokémon cards, games and shows.

09/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Free Fun for a Good Cause

'Stop the Violence' Cookout Takes Place This Weekend in the Rosemary District

After a two-year hiatus, the annual event is back to raise awareness about the effects of violence and unify the community with a day of food, music and fun.

05/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Maine Event

Explore Sarasota's Maine Colony and Its Historic Clubhouse

The first Maine Colony Community Day takes place Saturday, April 2, and will raise money to preserve the historic Phillippi Crest Community Clubhouse.

03/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Fair Play

The Sarasota County Fair Was the Impromptu Locals' Reunion I Didn't Know I Needed

Besides the alpacas, the deep-fried Oreos and the Gravitron, the real highlight was reconnecting with friends I hadn't seen in years.

03/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Bug Business

A Local Teenager Turns His Love of Creepy Creatures Into a Moneymaker

Andrew Pugliese's menagerie includes eight tarantulas, five scorpions and one Madagascar hissing cockroach.

01/03/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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