Best of Sarasota
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Gouda-Bye

After More Than 14 Years, Artisan Cheese Company Is Closing

Owner Louise Converse says sales have fallen 40 percent this year, making it impossible to keep the beloved Rosemary District cheese shop afloat.
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A curated look at how Sarasota lives, including real estate news, exceptional homes, design inspiration and the professionals redefining luxury and livability in our region.
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The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.
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New College Neighbors Head to Mediation Over Disputed Campus Master Plan

Six residents from in and around The Uplands are questioning whether the college followed state planning requirements and adequately considered public input and relevant data.
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What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From 9/11 commemorations to comedy, disco dancing, mini wrestling, night running, horse handling and live theater, here’s what to do in Sarasota and Manatee this week.
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Photo of the Week: Sarasota After Dark

"From above, you can really see just how beautiful and vibrant Sarasota is at night," says photographer Damon Powers.
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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: John Cannon Homes

Thee company builds throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, from master-planned communities and in-town lots to barrier islands.

11/01/2026 By Staff

Garden Tender

While Caring for Her Father, Writer Bryn Durgin Watches Over the Things That Grow

"In the garden," Durgin writes, "I was testing a theory I needed to be true: that with enough vigilance and devotion, I could keep something alive."

11/01/2026 By Bryn Durgin

Narrative History

MacKinlay Kantor May Be the Most Famous Writer You’ve Never Heard Of

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author, journalist and longtime Sarasota resident, Kantor wrote dozens of books and screenplays. Novelist Robert Plunket looks back on his life and legacy.

11/01/2026 By Robert Plunket

Mangia!

At Don Luigi, an Intimate Italian Restaurant, There’s No Menu

Chef and owner Luigi Di Iorio crafts each plate based on what looked best at the market that morning, the mood in the room and whatever idea strikes him.

11/01/2026 By Matthew Gutierrez

Bun Appétit

FushiPoké & Ramen's Steamed Buns Are a Bargain

Pick two hand-sized steamed buns for $10.99 with a variety of stuffings to choose from

11/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Kelly from Hair Art Salon

Located in the heart of downtown, the salon channels “coastal glam meets modern luxury,” a vibe that feels right at home in Sarasota.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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