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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ringling legacy tour explores the circus impresarios and art collectors’ lives
Perhaps no legacy has impacted Sarasota more than John and Mable Ringling’s. Circus impresarios and art collectors, those familiar with The Ringling Museum grounds have experienced the architectural history of […]
Annual Pineapple Drop Block Party celebrates the New Year in pure Floridian style
Instead of watching the ball drop in New York from a television screen, celebrate New Year’s Eve in pure Floridian style. The annual Pineapple Drop Block Party returns for its […]
Four stunning New Year’s Eve firework displays to watch in the Sarasota area
Sharky’s On the Pier Sharkey’s at the Pier (1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice) will herald 2025 with electric music performances from Scarlet Drive and a massive fireworks display set before […]