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, […]
Mote Marine Lab celebrates 70th anniversary in Sarasota
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium (1600 Ken Thompson Parkway) was established in 1955 by Dr. Eugenie Clark, aptly nicknamed “Shark Lady.” Clark passed away in 2015 after a lifetime of […]
Venice Equestrian Tour brings world-class horse shows to Fox Lea Farm every week through March
The Venice Equestrian Tour (VET) kicked off on Jan. 15 at Fox Lea Farm, 800 N. Auburn Rd., Venice—Southwest Florida’s premier horse show facility. For nine weeks, Fox Lea Farm […]
Green Zebra’s St. Armands location reopens after Hurricane Helene damage
Green Zebra’s St. Armands location at 476 John Ringling Blvd has finally reopened after Hurricane Helene caused serious damage to the business and building. While the café has been taking […]
DOT awards Sarasota $12 million for “Complete Streets” on 10th St and Blvd of the Arts
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s office announced that the Department of Transportation awarded Sarasota a $12 million grant for a “Complete Streets” project on 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts. […]
Lila offers casual dining with a rustic vibe
Located at 1526 Main Street, Lila (pronounced lee-lah), meaning creative play, offers casual dining with a rustic vibe. Though the menu is anything but casual, it’s spontaneous. Chef proprietors Ryan […]
Shakespeare’s English Pub is a story written in angus beef
A short distance from the pristine beaches of Siesta Key and unassumingly tucked away in a shopping center is Shakespeare’s English Pub (3550 S Osprey Ave). Locals adore its cozy […]
Hurricane Hanks is one of Sarasota’s best hidden gems
Hurricane Hanks (5346 Gulf Dr.) may be located in an unassuming strip mall on Anna Maria Island, but its casual atmosphere belies the quality of both its dishes and its […]
Technology group reconditions computers and donates them to those in need
Limited access to technology often inhibits equity, and the negative impact of this problem is felt most prominently in modern education. At Sarasota Technology Users Group (3949 Sawyer Road), volunteers […]