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Only in Sarasota: Bird Key Park

John Pirman illustrates Bird Key Park.

06/22/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Preview

Urbanite Theatre Announces Second Season

After a strong first-year outing, the downtown theater company returns with five regional premieres.

05/17/2016 By Kay Kipling

Family Fun Guide

Eight Great Sarasota Playgrounds

Looking for a great local playground for the little ones? We've got you covered.

05/10/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Family Fun Guide

Things to Do With Kids: Let Off Steam

Exactly where to cool off in that hot summer heat.

05/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

Money Talks

What $1.5 Million Buys in Sarasota

Here's what $1.5 million will get you in Sarasota real estate.

05/02/2016 By Robert Plunket

Tourism

Report Details $22.5 Million Economic Impact of De Soto National Memorial

In 2015, 316,270 visitors spent $16 million in communities near the park.

04/27/2016 Research by staff

Food News

Cafe in the Park Hosts New Pop-Up Dinner Series

Cafe in the Park is the location for a new series of weekly pop-up seafood dinners hosted by the CeviChela Project, Darwin Santa Maria and Tom Harris' new collaboration.

04/18/2016 By Megan McDonald

Talking Points

How to Sound Smart About: Making Florida's State Parks Free

The Florida Legislature is considering waiving entrance fees at state parks for an entire year, starting July 1.

02/01/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Beach Eats

Our Concession Stand Favorites

Where to grab grub on the beach.

12/01/2015 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Chad Spencer

Baby Boomers

Where to Retire in Sarasota

Our Real Estate Junkie matches six kinds of baby boomers with the perfect Sarasota neighborhoods.

12/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

Article

For Sale: Craftsman Masterpiece in Downtown Sarasota

Take a tour of a 1925 Craftsman bungalow that's currently for sale in downtown Sarasota's Bay Point Park neighborhood.

07/23/2015 By Robert Plunket

Article

Bay Point Park Home Sells for $6.825 Million

It's the second-highest residential sale in Sarasota County this year.

07/21/2015 By Ilene Denton

Article

Photo of the Week: Sunset Over Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park is one of the premier spots to catch an amazing sunset in Sarasota.

05/28/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

Article

For Sale: Mid-Century Marvel in Kensington Park

Bob Plunket takes us inside a mid-century home that's currently for sale in Sarasota's Kensington Park neighborhood.

01/08/2015 By Bob Plunket

Article

A Road Trip Down Tamiami Trail

From Sarasota to Miami, the Tamiami Trail offers the finest stretch of funk Florida has to offer.

12/31/2014 By Tim Dorsey

Article

A Road Trip Down Tamiami Trail

From Sarasota to Miami, the Tamiami Trail offers the finest stretch of funk Florida has to offer.

12/31/2014 By Tim Dorsey

Article

Photo of the Week: Sunrise over Ken Thompson Park

This week's Photo of the Week, at Ken Thompson Park, shows us how calm a Sarasota sunrise can be.

10/30/2014 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

Article

Photo of the Week: Ringling Bridge at dusk

This week's Photo of the Week is the Ringling Bridge at Bird Key Park, taken at dusk

07/24/2014 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

Article

Battling Florida’s Government to Protect Public Lands

Nature-loving citizens keep battling the Florida government to protect our public lands.

03/31/2014 By Craig Pittman

Article

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Sarasota

We pick the top spots to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Sarasota.

07/01/2013 By none