You Must Remember Hiss

Brilliant, Imperious and Public-Spirited, Philip Hiss Helped Establish Sarasota’s Claims to Fame

Of all the fabulous characters who made Sarasota what it is today, Hiss is the great mystery.

12/14/2021 By Robert Plunket

Free & Freeish

Get Your Creative Juices Flowing With These Free Arts Experiences

Free admission to the Ringling on Mondays, author talks at local bookstores, historic driving tours—there's something for everyone.

12/01/2021

Architecture

Architecture Sarasota Announces 2021 Sarasota MOD Weekend

The eighth annual festival will celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Philip Hanson Hiss.

06/15/2021 By Staff

Sustainable Style

How to Give New Life to Home Decor (and Help the Planet, Too)

Some tips from Sarasota Architectural Salvage owner Jesse White.

03/06/2021 By Kay Kipling

Weekly planner

The Best Dining Events in Sarasota This Week

On the menu: Spice Boys in the Rosemary District, Fruitville Grove's strawberry festival, Parrish Heritage Day, a bestie brunch at Mote and a beer podcast at Calusa.

03/04/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Living Small

Three Small Homes That Make Downsizing a Delight

Small homes offer a simpler lifestyle that has an almost spiritual connection.

01/02/2020 By Robert Plunket

Weekly Planner

A Taco Festival, a Friendsgiving Potluck and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: lessons on how to prepare holiday treats and a class in the subtle art of food photography.

11/20/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Weekly Planner

Cocktails and Video Games, a Beer Dinner and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a California wine dinner and a taco shack birthday party.

08/28/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Go Fourth

Here's Everything You Can Do in Sarasota on the Fourth of July

From rooftop parties to barbecue extravaganzas, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day this year.

07/02/2019 By Giulia Heyward

See you there

Bar Karaoke, a Wine Tasting and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Plus: It's time to hit the books again for Bar School at The Sarasota Modern.

06/05/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Shop Local

'Buy Local' Campaign Kicks Off On Memorial Day

The Institute for Local Self Reliance reports that $1 spent at a locally owned business typically returns $0.60 to other businesses in the community.

05/22/2019 By Staff

Sneak Preview

The Junior League's Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes Takes Place Feb. 22 and 23

Six stunning residences, from the midcentury Round House to the 1917 Higel House, are on this year’s tour.

02/04/2019 By Ilene Denton

Hospitality

Stylish New Rosemary District Hotel Opens

The Sarasota Modern, the new Rosemary District hotel designed as a tribute to the Sarasota School of Architecture, opens for business this week.

12/11/2018 By Staff

Architecture News

Cocoon House Video Premieres

The Siesta Key cottage is one of Sarasota School of Architecture standout Paul Rudolph’s most celebrated designs.

11/12/2018 By Ilene Denton

Retail

Sarasota Architectural Salvage Opens New Showroom

The new location is the company's first in a traditional retail shopping center.

10/24/2018 By Staff

Hospitality

New Rosemary District Hotel Looking to Hire

The Sarasota Modern, a new hotel set to open in December, is holding a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, and Tuesday, Oct. 23.

10/18/2018 By Staff

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Hiss Studios, Lido Shores

This month: an iconic local midcentury structure.

09/27/2017 By John Pirman

Networking

Environmentally Minded Happy Hour Is Tuesday

Sarasota Green Drinks, Sarasota Architectural Salvage, Sarasota County and others are hosting 'Reclaiming Your Green: A Business Networking Event' on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

02/24/2017 By staff