Hurricane Ian

Shelters Close; Ringling and North Siesta Bridge Open With Limited Access

Sarasota County has moved to a red, yellow and green-level system to inform the public about risks associated with venturing out.

09/29/2022 By Megan McDonald

Step It Up

Jazz Up Your Walking Routine at These Five Sarasota Spots

From scavenger hunts to hiking practice to Swedish fartlek, here are some great ways to up the ante on your walking game.

07/19/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Solidarity

The Ringling Bridge Will Light Up in Yellow and Blue in Support of Ukraine This Week

For seven nights, the bridge will be lit in the colors of the Ukraine flag.

03/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

world-class multitasker

Local 'Joggler' Barak Hirschowitz Is Training to Compete in the Chicago Marathon

Barak Hirschowitz juggles is training to run and juggle in the 2022 Chicago Marathon, and so is his 76-year-old father, Jack.

02/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Human Rights

Equality Florida, Project Pride SRQ to Host 'Emergency Say Gay' Rally on Sunday

The event is in response to anti-LGBTQ bills being considered in the Florida Legislature.

02/21/2022 By Megan McDonald

Moments of Joy

Crossing the Ringling Bridge Remains a View to a Thrill

Seeing our city from the span never fails to please.

07/31/2020 By Kay Kipling

What a Ball

Competitive 'Joggler' Barak Hirschowitz Juggles and Runs, Mostly for Joy

"I like to feel like I’m getting people in a better mood,” he says. “I’m just having fun.”

12/02/2019 By Susan Burns

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Bird Key Park

John Pirman illustrates Bird Key Park.

06/22/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Only in Sarasota

View from the Ringling Bridge

Illustrator John Pirman takes in the panoramic views from the top of the Ringling Bridge.

03/01/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Article

This Week's 8 Great #Sarasota Shots

This week: Sunset on the Ringling Bridge, a sneak peek from The Ringling's new Asian art museum and more.

09/04/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

Article

Sarasota Hot Spot: Eloise Werlin Causeway Park

In this installment of Sarasota Hot Spots, we visit the newly renovated Eloise Werlin Causeway Park.

07/15/2015 By Chelsey Lucas

Article

Dredging Altered the Landscape of Sarasota in Early 20th Century

The dredge, in years past, was a major instrument of change in Sarasota.

04/22/2015 By Larry Kelleher

Article

Only in Sarasota: John Ringling Bridge, Downtown Sarasota

This month's Only in Sarasota illustration: Downtown Sarasota's John Ringling Bridge.

12/30/2014 By John Pirman

Article

Only in Sarasota: John Ringling Bridge

This month's Only in Sarasota illustration: Downtown Sarasota's John Ringling Bridge.

12/30/2014 By John Pirman

Article

Photo of the Week: Ringling Bridge after sunset

This week's Photo of the Week is an aerial shot of the John Ringling Bridge on Thanksgiving Day, just after sunset

08/14/2014 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

Photo of the Week: A Stunning View From Beneath

02/13/2014 By taylorm

Article

Photo of the Week: Skyscape

This week's Photo of the Week: A downtown Sarasota view straight to the Gulf of Mexico.

12/31/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Photo of the Week: Birds Take Flight Toward Ringling Bridge

Photo of the Week; Birds Take Flight Toward Ringling Bridge

09/19/2013 By saraf

Article

Vintage Sarasota Photo: Ringling Causeway

Vintage Sarasota: The John Ringling Causeway, circa 1927.

09/11/2013 By Chelsey Lucas