Coming Home

One Year After Milton, ALSO Youth Reopens at a New Location

The LGBTQ+ youth organization’s return coincides with the hurricane’s anniversary and World Mental Health Day, underscoring the stakes for young locals navigating politics, identity and belonging.

10/09/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Mo' Mote

Mote's New Science Education Aquarium (SEA) Is Set to Open Oct. 8

The $130 million, 146,000-square-foot aquarium marks Mote Marine Laboratory’s 70th anniversary and ushers in a new era of science education, research and public engagement.

09/16/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Hello, Neighbor

The Former Circus City Architectural Salvage Building Is Now a New Event Space

The almost 6,000-square-foot space on the corner of Central Avenue and 10th Street is now open and invites you to visit and take a tour.

08/21/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Hosana Fieber Named New CEO of Tervis

Plus, Sarah Cartwright is promoted to chief curator at The Ringling, and more.

10/16/2023 By Staff

Openings

SMH Opens New Urgent Care Center in South Venice

Plus, Ellenton Premium Outlets adds new retailers and more.

10/02/2023

Openings

Williams Parker Opens Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

Plus, Vision of Dance will host two open houses in downtown Sarasota and more.

08/14/2023 By Staff

Openings

Ride Cycling Studio Opens in The Mark

Plus, BayFirst Bank buys its Newtown building and Erika Alarcón opens Bridal by Barbie's Boutique.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Spring Forward

Warm Mineral Springs Reopens, With a Potential New Future to Ponder

After six months of closure due to Hurricane Ian, North Port's Warm Mineral Springs is back—and plans for a public-private partnership that sees a wellness resort on-site are now on the table.

04/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Retro Cool

A New Midcentury Modern Furniture Store Opens in Gulf Gate

A local couple breathes new life into the local vintage furniture market at the newly opened Retro Revival SRQ store.

12/26/2022 By Laura Paquette

Fast Track

Warren R. Colbert Named Ringling Museum Board Chair

Plus, Caldwell Trust held a grand opening for its new downtown Sarasota office and Visit Sarasota County hires new marketing staff.

11/07/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Names New General Manager

Plus, 40 Sarasota County students are named National Merit finalists and a new Brazilian jiu jitsu facility is set to open in Lakewood Ranch.

09/19/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Commercial Real Estate Firm ERES Opens Downtown Sarasota Office

Plus, Asolo Rep hires new finance and human resources director and Bank of America names new president for Sarasota-Manatee.

08/22/2022 By Staff

Medical Marijuana

Sunnyside Dispensary Opens in Sarasota

The store is Cresco Labs' 13th Sunnyside dispensary in the state and 45th nationwide.

12/16/2021 Photography by Staff

Openings

Local Women Launch Business That Supports Area Artists

Elizabeth Goodwill and Barbara Gerdeman have opened Creative Liberties Artist Studios in the Limelight District.

11/03/2021 By Staff

Openings

Nailed It DIY Studio to Open This Weekend

The Sarasota location is the franchise’s 25th store.

02/22/2021 By Staff

Openings

New Concierge Service Launches in Sarasota

Castle Concierge offers personalized, upscale concierge services and home watch security for snowbirds, travelers, business professionals, busy parents and retirees.

01/15/2021 By Staff