Test of Time

The Midcentury Modern Walter Farley Residence in Venice is One of Florida’s 2020 ‘11 to Save’

Produced by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, the annual list showcases the most threatened historic structures in the state.

10/05/2020 By Ilene Denton

Flashback

Flashback: Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams Loved Sarasota

No fish tale: The baseball superstar’s other Sarasota passion was fishing.

06/15/2020 By Ilene Denton

Flashback

Take a Peek at Jarred Wilson's Extensive Collection of Vintage Postcards

With a collection of more than 1,000, Wilson primarily collects postcards from the linen era, before 1960, with images of Sarasota and Bradenton.

06/09/2020 By Ilene Denton

Flashback

Flashback: Old Heidelberg Castle, 1972-1995

With its Tyrolean show band and plenty of German brew, it was one of Sarasota’s liveliest restaurants.

05/13/2020 By Ilene Denton

Fast Track

Claudia Barnett Elected Chair of Sarasota Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board was established to recommend the designation of historically significant structures and archaeologically significant sites to the city commission.

02/04/2020 By Staff

Moving On Up

Retro Boutique Finds Permanent Home

Local treasure trove Canned Ham Vintage expands into larger space.

01/02/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Make it sew

What's in Her Bag: Canned Ham Vintage's Cheri McNulty

One tote's contents reveal the busy days and secret escapes of a vintage revivalist.

10/29/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Sneak Preview

Historical Trolley Tours, Midcentury Modern Home Tours and More

A look at upcoming home-related events.

09/19/2019 By Ilene Denton

Air-Conditioned Exploration

We Tried It: City Sightseeing By Trolley

Discover Sarasota Tours offers trolley tours in the heart of the city for all tastes and interests.

08/13/2019 By Olivia Letts

A Collector's Paradise

Where to Find Your New Showpiece: Rum Runner's Antiques

Historical treasures from around the world are waiting for new homes at Rum Runner's Antiques, Dan Simic's labor of love.

06/10/2019 By Olivia Letts

Climate change

Talk Covers How Rising Sea Levels Will Affect Archeology in Florida

Archeologist Jeff Moates and anthropology professor Uzi Baram will discuss the topic at a Historical Society of Sarasota County event.

03/11/2019 By Staff

Row Your Boat

Magic Boat Relaunch: Where Did the Magic Go?

After a summer of scheduled maintenance, Historic Spanish Point has relaunched the Magic for tours along Little Sarasota Bay.

11/07/2018 By Jonathan Goodman

Historic Preservation

New Life for the Grand Old Belle Haven

The developer of Quay Sarasota is adapting the interior for its temporary offices.

06/11/2018 By Ilene Denton

Retail

'Shabby Chic' Popup Market Coming to Bradenton Convention Center

The Bradenton Area Convention Center is hosting a Shabby Chic Vintage Market & Artisan Day on Sunday, March 25.

03/15/2018 By Staff

All About the Brows

New Brow Studio Opens in Sarasota's Historic Downtown Village

Dallas Trigg and Sonya Bottini's new studio offers microblading, brow tinting, eyelash extensions and more.

10/27/2017 By Stephanie Isaac

No Screens Allowed

Typewriter Socials are the Perfect Mix of Nostalgia and Hipster-Cool

As technology skyrockets to new heights, people of different ages are enjoying the vintage appeal of classic typewriters.

07/24/2017 By Rick Morgan

Historic Homes Tour

Indian Beach is the Focus of the 2017 Historic Homes Tour

Five distinct residences will be open for viewing Sunday, March 5.

02/24/2017 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

Urban Exploring, The Founders Club Tour of Homes and More.

News and notes from the real estate industry.

02/10/2017 By Ilene Denton

Vintage Vibes

Shop Talk: Ashley Rogers of Canned Ham Vintage

Ashley Rogers has created a treasure trove of vintage finds in the Rosemary District.

02/01/2017 By Jasmine Respess

Upcoming Events

A Designer Showhouse, Sarasota’s “Skyscrapers,” Architecture in the Public Realm and a Film on Post-WWII British Designers

January is filled with events for design fans.

12/28/2016 By Ilene Denton

Sarasota Magazine

Sarasota History

The Midcentury Modern Walter Farley Residence in Venice is One of Florida’s 2020 ‘11 to Save’

Flashback: Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams Loved Sarasota

Take a Peek at Jarred Wilson's Extensive Collection of Vintage Postcards

Flashback: Old Heidelberg Castle, 1972-1995

Claudia Barnett Elected Chair of Sarasota Historic Preservation Advisory Board

Retro Boutique Finds Permanent Home

What's in Her Bag: Canned Ham Vintage's Cheri McNulty

Historical Trolley Tours, Midcentury Modern Home Tours and More

We Tried It: City Sightseeing By Trolley

Where to Find Your New Showpiece: Rum Runner's Antiques

Talk Covers How Rising Sea Levels Will Affect Archeology in Florida

Magic Boat Relaunch: Where Did the Magic Go?

New Life for the Grand Old Belle Haven

'Shabby Chic' Popup Market Coming to Bradenton Convention Center

New Brow Studio Opens in Sarasota's Historic Downtown Village

Typewriter Socials are the Perfect Mix of Nostalgia and Hipster-Cool

Indian Beach is the Focus of the 2017 Historic Homes Tour

Urban Exploring, The Founders Club Tour of Homes and More.

Shop Talk: Ashley Rogers of Canned Ham Vintage

A Designer Showhouse, Sarasota’s “Skyscrapers,” Architecture in the Public Realm and a Film on Post-WWII British Designers