Goodbyes and New Adventures

Editor-in-Chief Susan Burns Says Farewell

Burns has worked at Sarasota Magazine for 34 years, since 1987.

02/18/2022 By Susan Burns

From the Editor

An Economist's Forecast for Sarasota in 2022

If you’re coming here with assets, the economy is going to feel great.

01/01/2022 By Susan Burns

From the Editor

Elected Officials Are Putting Sarasota's Character and Natural Assets at Risk

More than ever, we need enlightened leaders who had the strength and vision to maintain a balance between unchecked growth and stagnation.

12/01/2021 By Susan Burns

From the Editor

Welcome to 'Listening to Diverse Voices'

Explore our powerful series that brings you the stories of our diverse community.

10/04/2021 Edited by Susan Burns

From the Editor

Can Nature Sue Florida?

If this sounds far-fetched, remember that corporations have been given rights and legal personhood.

09/27/2021 By Susan Burns

From the Editor

Why Hurricanes Don't Scare Us Away

“Human psychology doesn’t give much weight to low probability with serious consequences.”

06/25/2018 By Susan Burns

From the Editor

From the Editor: Life Without Art

Pam Daniel on the intersection of art, politics and freedom.

10/30/2017 By Pam Daniel

Hurricane Harvey

Of Houston and Harvey

Here in Florida, we understand the power of hurricanes all too well.

08/29/2017 By Pam Daniel

Article

Behind the Scenes with Van Wezel Executive Director Mary Bensel

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall executive director Mary Bensel shares some of her most unforgettable behind-the-scenes memories.

11/02/2015 By Megan McDonald

Article

From the Editor: Sarasota's Rising Sea Levels

Pam Daniel on how rising waters will reshape our city.

09/24/2014 By Pam Daniel

Article

From the Editor: Sarasota Magazine Platinum Issue, August 2013

Pam Daniel welcomes you to Sarasota Magazine's 2013 Platinum annual.

08/01/2013 By Pam Daniel

Article

From the Editor: New Advances in Cataract Surgery in Sarasota

Pam Daniel gets an eye-opening look at how Sarasota is becoming one of the cataract-surgery capitals of the world.

07/01/2013 By Pam Daniel

Article

From the Editor: Sarasota is a Circus Town Again

From the editor: Thanks to Nik Wallenda and his Grand Canyon walk, Sarasota has regained its reputation as a circus town.

06/03/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

From the Editor: The Truth About Flipper

The truth about Flipper: Pam Daniel on the loss of Sarasota's Beggar the Dolphin.

04/01/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

From the Editor: 10 GOOD YEARS

Youthful aging Sarasota. From the editor: How these noteable Sarasotans plan to spend their "10 good years."

02/28/2013 By Pam Daniel

Article

From the Editor: Pam Daniel's Party Planning Tips

Pam Daniel shares her tried-and-true party-planning tips--and her ultimate dos and don'ts.

02/01/2013 By Megan McDonald