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'Echoes of Sarasota' Exhibit Connects Us to Our Past

The exhibit explores the history of Sarasota, from its swampy beginnings as a farming community to a city of arts and tourism.

07/23/2026 By Jules Telfort

ROAD TRIP

Sarasota County Auto Tours App Connects Past and Present

The app connects users to nine free, self-guided tours that shine a light on the people, places and stories that shaped our area.

07/10/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Flashback

Photo: Carrie Ratliff Jones, Siesta Key Bridge Tender, 1939-1963

Look closely and you can see the bridge controls commingling with Jones’ everyday items.

07/09/2026 By Megan McDonald

The Women Behind the Art

The Untold Stories of Sarasota's Women Artists

From the earliest days of Sarasota’s vaunted arts history, women were painting, drawing, sculpting and otherwise creating.

07/01/2026 By Kay Kipling

Sarasota History

Flashback: Friends at the Bradenton Beach Bathhouse, 1922

While bathing suit styles might have changed dramatically over the past century, our love of the beach hasn’t.

06/05/2026 By Megan McDonald

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota Fight to Save Century-Old Downtown Building Pits History Versus Development

The fate of a more than century-old downtown Sarasota building could be headed to court following a last-ditch effort from a preservation group trying to stop it from being razed for luxury condos.

05/26/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Flashback

Photo: American Legion War Memorial Dedication Ceremony, 1941

Two local sailors who were home on leave hoisted a flag dedicated by Bertha Palmer, and Sarasota’s town band played “The Star Spangled Banner” while the crowd sang along.

05/05/2026 By Megan McDonald

The Marvelous Mrs. Palmer

Locals Know Bertha Palmer for Her Modest Sarasota Ranch Life, but in Chicago She Defined Gilded Age Luxury

While she helped legitimize Sarasota as a destination for America’s elite, her own elite life was in Chicago, where she was known for her extravagant tastes and influence.

05/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Old Soul

Sarasota’s Historic Pearsall House Lists for Just Under $4 Million

In Avondale, the century-old Pearsall House blends historic detail, a sympathetic expansion and thoughtful updates that allow a 1920s home function in the present.

04/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Get Crackin'

The Makings of a Florida Cracker Cabin

The 18th- and early 19th-century architecture reflects the importance of ventilation and shade, with high ceilings, large window and a signature wraparound porch.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Spend a Night in Florida History

Triangle Ranch Preserves Florida Cracker History

Triangle Ranch is a 1,200-acre working ranch abutting the Myakka River, with cattle and pastures dotting the property between patches of Florida forest thick with palmettos, cabbage palms, pine trees and oaks overflowing with Spanish moss.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Fish from the Gulf

Where to Get Real Gulf Seafood

Look no further than A.P. Bell Fish Co., a 100-year-old fish house in Cortez.

04/01/2026 By Isaac Eger

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota Erased Downtown Art Without Public Notice. Now Artists Are Seeking Damages.

Nine artists have filed claims against the city of Sarasota, alleging their rights were violated when officials removed pavement art in response to a state directive from the Florida Department of Transportation.

03/20/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight and Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org

Flashback

Photo: Betty Hutton Filming 'The Greatest Show on Earth,' March 1951

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film, which was shot right here in Sarasota.

03/02/2026 By Megan McDonald

Built to Last

2026 Heritage Awards Honor Those Slowing the Tide of Teardowns

This year's awards spotlight local architects, homeowners, researchers and craftspeople committed to keeping Sarasota's history intact.

01/14/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Taking Root

Demand for Affordable Housing Close to Downtown Threatens Newtown

A new housing preservation effort aims to safeguard the community.

12/04/2025 By Sam Barrett

Flashback

Photo: Winter in Sarasota, 1940

Joseph Janney Steinmetz captures a classic "why-we-love-living-here" moment.

12/02/2025 By Megan McDonald

Saving the Colson

A Black Landmark From the Days of Segregation Is Being Reborn as a Civic and Cultural Hub

The Colson was more than a boarding house. For the city’s Black residents and visitors during segregation, it offered something rare and profound: safety, dignity and belonging.

12/02/2025

Treasure Trove

At the Sarasota County History Center, You'll Find Fascinating Historical Objects

What do MacKinlay Kantor's crutch, a Sara De Soto pageant crown and a pointy pen used by Gov. Cary Hardee in 1921 all have in common?

12/02/2025 By Kay Kipling

Inspired by History

Sarasotans Have Been Publishing Their Recipes Since the Early 1900s. We Tried Two.

One of them, “Orange Short Cake," is as much a showstopper today as it was 111 years ago.

12/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

At Sarasota Magazine, we celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant culture, rich history, and bright future with award-winning, high-quality content that captures the spirit of our community.

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