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Arts + Culture

April 2, 2025

La Musica Chamber Festival gets a lift from new leadership

April 1, 2025

Director celebrates a troubled genius in Asolo Rep's 'Good Night, Oscar'

March 31, 2025

Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith dies at age 93

March 31, 2025

On the trail of things that go bump in the night at The Ringling

Cops Corner

April 2, 2025

Man goes postal on a post office glass door

Two men arrested after one throws a brick through a post office door and scatters newspapers across the street. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

April 1, 2025

Alleged HOA coup draws Longboat PD response

Officers responded to a report of individuals starting a coup by speaking loudly and delaying a meeting. This and other Longboat Key Police reports 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 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

Dag Fest celebrates Dagmar Beavers, and a bit of her hippie lifestyle

March 19, 2025

Community finds a spotlight at Sarasota County Fair

March 19, 2025

Second Heart Homes' annual art auction brings support and surprises

March 18, 2025

Shamrock Pub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

March 18, 2025

St. Armands turns into St. Patrick's Circle for holiday celebrations

March 17, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

March 17, 2025

Gems of car world showcased at Sarasota Yacht Club show

March 16, 2025

Irish rider captures Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova

March 15, 2025

Great to be Irish, or a dog, at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival

March 15, 2025

University Park goes 'all-in' on annual art show

March 12, 2025

Sarasota Planning Board rejects alley vacation for multifamily development

The two-tower Saravela application moves on to the City Commission without an endorsement from the Planning Board, which cited a lack of a site plan in its recommendation to deny the vacation of Fourth Way.