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The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

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Building Excitement

A New Gift and New Look for Sarasota Orchestra's Music Center

A major investment and new design renderings move the center's future closer.

2:58pm By Kay Kipling

Dolce Vita

A Montreal Teacher Is Bringing Pistachio Cannoli, Affogato and Amalfi Sunshine to Sarasota

Tracy Calabrice is leaving the classroom to open Amalfi Bakehouse on Siesta Drive, with a rotating selection of Italian-inspired cookies, filled-to-order cannoli, house-made gelato and an espresso bar built around a slower, sweeter idea of café life.

12:12pm By Kim Doleatto

Parking Pain

Update: Sarasota Will Implement Longer Paid Parking Hours Downtown

City commissioners approved a plan on Monday, May 18, that will extend meter enforcement to 8 a.m. through midnight, seven days a week—minus Sundays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—and raise many fines.

12:08pm By Kim Doleatto

Red Red Rose

Want a Rose Garden Like Mable Ringling's? We Asked The Ringling's Landscape Pros for Tips.

It's not the easiest plant to grow in Florida, but care and attention will result in fragrant flushes of flowers for years to come.

05/15/2026 By Megan McDonald

Suncoast Searchlight

Drought Drains Southwest Florida Water Reserves, but Officials Say Supply Is Secure

Environmental advocates, however, warn that continued withdrawals from the already depleted river could have lasting consequences for wildlife and native habitats.

05/15/2026 By Emily Andersen/Suncoast Searchlight

It's Baaaaaack!

Savor Sarasota Returns on June 1

This year marks Savor Sarasota's 21st anniversary, and 55 local restaurants have already signed up to participate, with more to come.

05/15/2026 By Megan McDonald

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