Hops and Dreams

Grab a Beer or Two at These Area Oktoberfests

With over a dozen events beginning in mid-September, you'll be drowning in lagers and ales.

11:03am By Lauren Jackson

The After After Party

The Best Late Night Restaurants in Sarasota

Night owls, take note.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Whisker Wonderland

At Katy’s Cat Café, Adoptable Cats and Kittens Are the Stars

At Katy’s, one side of the space is a beverage and ice cream outlet, where you can view, but not physically hang out with the cats. A separate entrance takes you into the “cat lounge,” where you can cuddle adoptable cats and kittens lazing about.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Island Time

Tommy Bahama Will Reopen at the End of September

The upscale chain closed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This month, it will reopen in the former Shore location on St. Armands Circle, with a retail store downstairs—just like the old days.

09/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Find Something Fabulous

Treasure-Hunting Thifters Head to Fabulous Finds at the Pines

Even interior designers, stagers and theater people looking for props drop in.

09/02/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Home Sweet Home

Alfred Lanier and Nikki Graybeal Have Found Independence and Friendship at the Haven

“My favorite thing about living here is the diversity."

09/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Powered by Philanthropy

10 Major Philanthropic Moments

From big gifts to grassroots campaigns, here are 10 of the year’s major philanthropic moments with huge community impact.

09/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Stronger Than the Storm

Thanks to Rebuilding Together Greater Florida, Newtown Homeowners Sheila and Johnnie Cantrell Are Ready to Weather Whatever Comes Next

“No matter what, I know we’re going to be OK for a while.”

09/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Birds of a Feather

Sarasota Audubon Society Bird Naturalist Helen King Thinks Everyone Should Know More About Our Feathered Friends

The Celery Fields is the third most popular destination in the state of Florida.

09/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Fossil Fuel

At Relic Reef, You Could Find a Megalodon Tooth and So Much More

Relic Reef just opened in Myakka City.

08/29/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Food For Thought

The Southern Smoke Foundation Has Launched a Mental Health Pilot Program for Florida's Hospitality Workers

The program launched in Florida earlier this month after success in 12 other states.

08/28/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Talkin' Tequila

What's It Like to Go to a Tequila Tasting?

We did the hard investigative work and found out. Plus: tips for choosing a great tequila and other upcoming drink pairing events.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Heating Up

Now in Its Fifth Year, Bahi Hut’s Tiki Fever Is Bigger Than Ever

Not even last year's storm season could dampen Bahi Hut's Tiki Fever festival. It returns Nov. 6-8, 2025.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

We'll Miss You

Adeline, One of Sarasota's Best Restaurants, Is Closing in Early October

Owner Edward Zaki will open a New American-style concept in the space, while chef Drew Adams will move on to a new culinary project.

08/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Cheers!

Sarasota's Best Bars

Whether you’re looking for a toes-in-the-sand tiki hut, a secretive speakeasy or a big boisterous beer garden, Sarasota has the bar for you.

08/18/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker, Lauren Jackson, and Kim Doleatto

Storm Spotters

Sarasota County Is Partnering With the National Weather Service to Offer Free Weather Safety Training

Love weather and helping others? The National Weather Service's free online SKYWARN seminar on Aug. 16 is for you.

08/12/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Claws And Effect

A Manatee County Utilities Ground Crew Unearthed a Fossilized Giant Sloth Claw Last Month

You can see at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

08/07/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Raw Ambition

A High-End New Sushi Restaurant Is Coming to Lakewood Ranch's Main Street

Kuro Sushi will be the fourth restaurant in owner Daniel Dokko's portfolio.

08/06/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Book Report

What the Sarasota Magazine Team Is Reading This Summer

Need a book rec? We've got one!

08/06/2025 By Staff

Well Done!

Allswell, a New Gastropub, Has Opened at Waterside Place

It's run by Darren Shore and Tory Delaney, who also own Malt House, which has two locations in NYC.

07/31/2025 By Lauren Jackson