What's in Store

Bringing Back the Old General Store at Burns Mercantile

If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Burns Mercantile.

07/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

What's in Store

Tyni Lazzaro’s Brooklyn Boutique Brings Big-City Fashion to Downtown Sarasota

The South Pineapple Avenue storefront sells women’s and men’s clothes and accessories, as well as home goods.

04/07/2025 By Elizabeth Djinis

Light Up Your Life

What It's Like to Make Your Own Scented Candle at West Clay Company

In addition to candle-making class, owners Suzy Allen and Mo Hashem sell candles, fragrances and lifestyle goods made from "clean" ingredients.

08/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Waste Not

Sunflower Market Is Combating Food Waste by Selling Discounted Food That Might Otherwise End up in a Landfill

"I often joke that it’s a little bit like if Whole Foods and Ollie’s had a baby," says co-owner Lisa Crawford.

07/16/2024 By Stephanie Churn Lubow

Material Girl

Bambola Is Sarasota's Newest Lingerie Store, and Its Products Are Stunning

Owner Kristin Bear cut her teeth in the intimate apparel industry working for big names like Madonna and Cosabella.

05/31/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Shop Til You Drop

Atomic Holiday Bazaar Returns to Sarasota Municipal Auditorium This Year

The beloved annual event will take place Dec. 14 and 15.

05/21/2024 By Staff

foxy rebirth

The Fox Mercantile Has Opened in the Former Sea Hagg Space in Cortez

Take a look at the cozy new cafe, shop and event space run by Ashley Petrone, who also owns the nearby Joie Inn.

10/11/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Comfy Cozy

Sarasota-Based Influencer Blair Eadie Launches New Collab with Lake Pajamas

The 16-piece collection features pajamas, coverups and day dresses in Eadie's signature colorful aesthetic.

03/15/2023 By Megan McDonald

New Chapter

After 25 Years in Business, Cortez's Beloved Sea Hagg Is Closing

The all-things-nautical antique shop has been sold, and residents say things won't be the same without it.

10/27/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Shopping Adventure

Vintage Marché in St. Petersburg Is a Vintage Shopping Utopia

Need a fun escape this weekend? (Don't we all?) This extravaganza of vintage treasures is just over the Skyway Bridge.

10/06/2022 By Susan Burns

It's the Bomb

Atomic Holiday Bazaar Returns After a Pandemic Hiatus

This year's event will be held at Robarts Arena on Nov. 26 and 27.

09/20/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Shopping list

How to Find What's in Season in Florida

Florida has a unique growing season. Here's a month-by-month guide to what the state's farms are typically producing.

09/14/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

What’s in My Closet

Tiffany Lowe Gives Us a Tour of Her Closet and Shows Off Her Favorite Pieces

"I just like to be well dressed."

08/31/2022 By Jessika Ward

Lakewood Ranch

Four New Tenants Are Headed to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

By next year, a restaurant and bar, two clothing stores and a wine shop will be the latest additions to the town center.

05/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

In Vogue

Sarasota-Based Fashion Influencer Blair Eadie Debuts New Accessory Collection

Eadie's collaboration with Lele Sadoughi launches today.

04/05/2022 By Megan McDonald

Shop for a Cause

Tidewell Foundation Opens New Tidewell Treasures Resale Shop in Sarasota

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Thursday, March 17.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Wood You?

Brush & Board is Coming to Lakewood Ranch

The woodworking studio is the first of its kind in Manatee and Sarasota counties, and promises anyone can become a DIY pro.

03/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Shopping

St. Armands Circle Adds New Merchants

Gelato-Go, Kathy Groob Art and Salt Life have all opened; AcuMed Accupuncture and Wellness and Hatley Boutique have moved to new locations on the circle.

02/23/2022 By Staff

Beachy Keen

Salt Life Opens on St. Armands Circle

The beachy, Florida-based fashion brand opened last month minutes from Lido Beach.

02/16/2022 By Samantha Lane

When Clydesdales Come to Town

Hang Out With the Budweiser Clydesdales at UTC’s Night Market

Enjoy shopping, food, live music and those famous horses at the monthly market.

02/16/2022 By Chloé Cuyler