Only in Sarasota

Selby Gardens' Lily Pond and Welcome Center Usher in a New Era

As you enter the gardens, take in views of the welcome center’s metal branch-like breams and the pond, a stunning rectangular basin filled with water lilies.

05/06/2024 Illustrations by John Pirman

Art News

Selby Gardens' Summer Exhibit Will Feature Artist John Pirman's Work

"Diving into Nature" will be on view at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus from July 22-Sept. 17.

05/18/2023 By Staff

Preview

Art Center Sarasota Promises a "New and Now" Season to Come

Installations, illustrations and more will fill the galleries for 2017-18.

08/22/2017 By Kay Kipling

Architecture

Only in Sarasota: Center for Architecture Sarasota

For this month's Only in Sarasota illustration, John Pirman sketches the newly restored Center for Architecture Sarasota.

01/25/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: The Blue Pagoda, Downtown

Victor Lundy's blue pagoda-style building in downtown Sarasota caught illustrator John Pirman's eye this month.

01/01/2016 By John Pirman

Article

Only in Sarasota: Sea Turtles at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Illustrator John Pirman spots a rescued sea turtle at Sarasota's Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

09/01/2015 By John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Siesta Key Beach on a Sunny Morning

John Pirman illustrates Siesta Key Beach on a beautiful morning.

07/01/2015 By John Pirman

Article

Illustrator John Pirman's Work Featured in Bird Key Yacht Club Exhibit

Illustrator and "Only in Sarasota" columnist John Pirman's work will be featured in an exhibit at the Bird Key Yacht Club this month.

04/30/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Only in Sarasota: Downtown's New Landscape

John Pirman captures the giant cranes that are part of the landscape of downtown Sarasota's construction.

04/30/2015 By John Pirman

Article

Only in Sarasota: Walt’s Fish Market

John Pirman sketches local landmark Walt's Fish Market.

01/31/2014 Illustrations by John Pirman

Article

Only in Sarasota: North Lido Key Beach Pavilion

This month, artist John Pirman illustrates the North Lido Key Beach Pavilion.

12/02/2013 Illustrations by John Pirman

Article

"Only in Sarasota" Illustration: Dolphin Aviation

This month's "Only in Sarasota" illustration: Dolphin Aviation.

06/03/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Only in Sarasota: Tim Seibert-Designed Home, Lido Shores

This month: A Tim Seibert-designed Sarasota home.

05/01/2013 Illustrations by John Pirman

Article

Only in Sarasota: Ca d'Zan Terrace, Winter Afternoon

Only in Sarasota: This month, illustrator John Pirman showcases the Ca d'Zan Terrace at the Ringling Museum.

04/01/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Only In Sarasota

This month's Only in Sarasota: The downtown post office and its mid-century architecture.

03/01/2013 By Beau Denton