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Arts + Culture

April 11, 2025

'Good Night, Oscar' captures a troubled celebrity caught in a harsh spotlight

April 9, 2025

Take Tammy's trolley to learn all about Sarasota

April 8, 2025

Artist Series Concerts names new executive director

April 7, 2025

The Sarasota Players takes audiences 'Into the Woods'

Cops Corner

April 11, 2025

Man unable to find car calls for emergency backup

The man first presumed the car was stolen, and officers showed up to search for the missing vehicle. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

April 10, 2025

Police respond to simultaneous bar brawls one block apart

Sarasota police officers respond to one fight inside and another outside Main Street bars after 2 a.m. These and other tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

Eat + Drink

March 28, 2025

With 6 restaurants to helm, St. Regis chef shares his favorites

Culinary mastermind Damian Manfré keeps one eye on the traditions of the past and another eye on the innovations of the future.

March 26, 2025

Sugar Champagne Bar prepares for Friday opening

The luxury reservation-only bar, with a minimum tab of $150, will hold its grand opening Friday, March 28 in downtown Sarasota.

March 22, 2025

Shuck yeah! These are the best oysters around Sarasota

Local eateries take this island staple to the next level with innovative sauces and toppings.

March 17, 2025

Set the Bar cocktail contest returns to Ed Smith Stadium on April 13

This year's event features the addition of a Bar Bite Competition for attendees to vote on.

April 8, 2025

Girls Inc. girls bake coffee cakes in honor of Virginia B. Toulmin

April 8, 2025

Women's Guild leaders prepare for new term

April 7, 2025

Arts in April officially kicks off with garden party

April 7, 2025

Lido Key residents embrace maritime theme for farewell party

April 6, 2025

Kiwanis pancake breakfast makes triumphant return

April 6, 2025

Runners raise funds for sea turtle conservation

April 5, 2025

Engines and lions roar at Big Cat Habitat

April 5, 2025

Imagine school at Lakewood Ranch showcases students' artistic talents

April 3, 2025

Teeing off for Homes for Our Troops at Rosedale Country Club

April 2, 2025

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter celebrates 100 years

April 2, 2025

OLIN accepts Philip Hanson Hiss award at Selby Gardens

April 1, 2025

All Faiths Food Bank hosts Walk to End Summer Hunger

April 1, 2025

Embracing Our Differences hosts celebration of kindness at Bayfront Park

April 1, 2025

Gillespie Park celebrates 100th anniversary

April 1, 2025

Attendees enjoy the vibes at Sarasota Reggae & Food Festival

March 31, 2025

Key of Sea Choral closes out season with uplifting message

March 31, 2025

Don Kreiss honored at annual Friars Club gathering

March 31, 2025

Sarasota boutique showcases athleisure with a twist at fashion show

March 30, 2025

A delightful day for divas and dogs in Lakewood Ranch

March 28, 2025

Longboaters lend hands to 'push in' for new fleet addition

March 27, 2025

Waterside Place offers more than food trucks on Wednesdays

March 24, 2025

Historic Spanish Point becomes fairytale land in Enchanted Garden Family Festival

March 24, 2025

Biannual Couture for the Cure boosts MS research funding

March 23, 2025

Longboat Key Tennis Center women bid farewell to season with festive frivolity

March 23, 2025

Sarasota Wine Festival brings wines from around the world

March 22, 2025

As hurricanes get stronger, so must area structures

Architects, engineers and builders agree that the construction of new structures needs to focus heavily on materials and techniques steeped in resiliency.