Bath + Racquet Residences + Club breaks ground on new development
Previously known as Bath + Racquet, the iconic 1969 venue was a hub for tennis enthusiasts, hosting prominent events such as the Virginia Slims of Sarasota women’s tennis tournament. That […]
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 […]
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 […]
A reader’s haven for nearly 50 years, A. Parkers Books and Book Bazaar is one of the last true used bookstores
Every time I’m in Sarasota, I visit A. Parker’s Books and Book Bazaar at 1488 Main Street. One of the last true used bookstores in the area, Parker’s has served […]
Local gem, Walt’s Fish Market, has 100-year family legacy in Sarasota
Renowned as one of the best restaurants in Sarasota, Walt’s Fish Market (4144 S. Tamiami Trail) serves premium, fresh seafood and has been an institution for more than 100 years. […]
Luxury development group proposes replacing the Hyatt Regency with two 18-story towers
Luxury development group Kolter Urban proposes redeveloping the Hyatt Regency hotel at 1000 Boulevard of the Arts in Sarasota, Florida. If approved, the redevelopment would replace the existing building with […]
Faccio’s brings a taste of old New York to Sarasota
Faccio’s Sandwich Shop (3590 Weber St.) brings a taste of classic New York to Sarasota, Fla. The original Faccio’s was founded in the early 1900s in the West Village of […]
Marcel offers intimate dining and shareable European fare
Marcel, a European bistro, opened in October 2023 in the space formerly known as Melange. Marcel (1568 Main Street) is one of three distinct ventures by Chef Jeremy Duclut in […]
Pangea is more than a cocktail lounge, it’s a cocktail laboratory
Behind an inconspicuous white door embedded in a white wall, past electric meters, and a No Trespassing sign, Pangea (1564 Main St.) awaits discovery. While it may fit the speak-easy […]
OfKors bakes masterful European breads the old-fashioned way
Located on vibrant Main Street in downtown Sarasota, OfKors (1359 Main St.) specializes in masterful European bread baked the old-fashioned way, using minimal ingredients and no additives. This traditional approach […]