Linger Lodge: Old Florida gem adorned with wacky taxidermy, serving frog legs and gator bites
If ever there were a place in Sarasota to epitomize Old Florida, it’s Linger Lodge (7116 85th Street Court East). The original Linger Lodge debuted in 1945, then burned down […]
Rosemary and Thyme’s cuisine pays homage to owner’s itinerate life as Air Force brat
Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Bermuda, Japan, and China are just a few of the cultural influences that George Armstrong, owner of Rosemary and Thyme (511 N Orange St.), fuses into his […]
Iconic comedian Lewis Black performs at Van Wezel for his final comedy tour
Two-time Grammy Award-winning comedian Lewis Black will perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center (777 N Tamiami Trail) on Saturday, March 11, at 8 p.m. The tour, titled “GOODBYE […]
New roundabout opens for public use, enhancing safety on Ringling Boulevard
The roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place is now open for public use by vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The roundabout replaced a traditional signalized intersection and represents the City […]
JR’s Packing House offers one of the best lunch and dinner specials in Sarasota
Voted a finalist for best Cuban sandwich by USA Today and awarded the No. 1 Reader’s Choice by the Herald-Tribune for lunch and dinner specials in 2022, JR’s Packing House […]
Official ceremony introduces POLY, Sarasota’s newest public art addition
An official ceremony will introduce POLY, Sarasota’s newest public art addition. The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, at the entrance to Whitaker Gateway Park, […]
New Pass Grill and Bait Shop, Sarasota landmark for nearly 100 years
Located in the heart of Sarasota Bay, New Pass Grill and Bait Shop (1505 Ken Thompson Parkway) is a Sarasota landmark. Between its exceptional restaurant, live bait and tackle shop, […]
Hospitality group renovates Cafe on St. Armands, a Sarasota staple since 1973
During the 1970s and ’80s, when Sarasota was a sleepy art town, Cafe on St. Armands encapsulated the verve of European elegance and class. Many chefs who operate renowned restaurants […]
Top art festival in the nation Sarasota Festival of the Arts returns with 200+ artists
Ranked as a top 100 art festival in the world by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Sarasota Festival of the Arts (1718 Main Street) returns for its 37th year. Since its […]
SRQ debuts new concourse as Allegiant Airlines unveils marine life wrap
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ) has unveiled its brand-new concourse, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s evolution as a major Florida gateway. The $72 million project, completed in just 16 months, […]