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Sarasota Magazine

From the Editor

Goodbye to USF Sarasota-Manatee—and New College

07/01/2026 By Susan Burns

Playing the Fool

Adam Johnson, the Smiley Guy Who Grabbed Nancy Pelosi’s Lectern on Jan. 6, 2021, Is Running for Manatee County Commission

07/01/2026 By Isaac Eger

Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

07/01/2026 By The Editors

Oh, the Places You'll Go

Here's Every Single Nonstop Flight From SRQ

07/02/2026 By Staff

Review

We're Off to See the Wizard in Asolo Rep's Summer Show

07/13/2026 By Kay Kipling

Nature's Score

After 44 Years at Sarasota Opera, Victor DeRenzi Is Heading to the Gardens

07/13/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Just Published

ArtsBeat

Harold Mendez, a Dancer Who Doesn’t Fit the Traditional Ballet Aesthetic, Ends His Career While Still in His Prime

At 5 feet, 5 inches tall, regardless of his outsized talent, Mendez’s lack of stature relegated him to less acclaim and opportunity than he deserved.

3:53pm By Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org

Turtle Power

Help Protect Local Sea Turtles by Adopting a Nest

The adoption fee supports Mote’s sea turtle research and conservation work and helps biologists understand their biology and behavior.

3:21pm By Jules Telfort

Sundae Sail

Tropicool Delivers Frozen Treats in a Floating Ice Cream Truck

At first, the truck looks like an ice cream truck that made a wrong turn at the boat ramp and decided to commit to life at sea.

07/14/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Jingle All the Way

Van Wezel Announces Holiday Season Lineup

This year's slate of performances includes a Taylor Swift tribute, a high-flying circus performance and "Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr. making his Sarasota debut.

07/14/2026 By Staff

The House That Grew

Home Tour: A McClellan Park House That Grew With Its Owners

The property’s real impact is its organization around light, flowers, food and family.

07/13/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Welcomes 12 New Resident Physicians

Plus: Sarasota County Schools' "A" rating, Pinecraft's Carlisle Inn is recognized by Tripadvisor, and more.

07/13/2026 By Staff

Popular Content

    New Coffee Shop in Gulf Gate Serves Coffee, Crepes, and Community

    Here's Every Single Nonstop Flight From SRQ

    North Port Approves $4.1 Million More for Warm Mineral Springs Restoration

    Detwiler’s Farm Market Is Heading South

    Van Wezel Announces Holiday Season Lineup

    The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

Eat & Drink

Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

07/01/2026 By The Editors

Restaurant Review

Hanami Is a Feast For the Senses

07/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Sundae Sail

Tropicool Delivers Frozen Treats in a Floating Ice Cream Truck

07/14/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Best of Sarasota

Voting Is Open for the Best of Sarasota 2026!

07/13/2026

Get Back in the Kitchen

Stop Scrolling Through TikTok and Try These Four Local Cooking Classes

07/10/2026 By Caleb Guedes-Reed

Gulf Gate Grind

New Coffee Shop in Gulf Gate Serves Coffee, Crepes, and Community

07/07/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Arts & Entertainment

Review

We're Off to See the Wizard in Asolo Rep's Summer Show

07/13/2026 By Kay Kipling

Nature's Score

After 44 Years at Sarasota Opera, Victor DeRenzi Is Heading to the Gardens

07/13/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Jingle All the Way

Van Wezel Announces Holiday Season Lineup

07/14/2026 By Staff

Best of Sarasota

Voting Is Open for the Best of Sarasota 2026!

07/13/2026

ArtsBeat

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Builds Connections at International Black Theatre Festival

07/13/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

Miss Manners

‘Ladies of London’ Star Myka Meier Got Her Start Right Here in Sarasota

07/06/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Fashion & Shopping

What's in Store

Sarasota Art Museum’s Gift Shop Is a Perfect Stop for Whimsical and Unique Treasures

07/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

07/01/2026 By The Editors

Best of Sarasota

Voting Is Open for the Best of Sarasota 2026!

07/13/2026

What's in Store

Every Visit to Sarasota's Boca Boutique Results in Treasure

06/04/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Made in Sarasota

Luxury Handbag Maker BSWANKY's Creations Are on Runways, TV Shows and Celebrity Arms

06/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Made in Sarasota

Sarasota-Based Intimate Apparel Brand Kilo Brava's Industry Roots Go Deep

05/04/2026 By Megan McDonald

Home & Real Estate

The House That Grew

Home Tour: A McClellan Park House That Grew With Its Owners

07/13/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Fireworks Included

A Harbor Acres Estate Sells for $17 Million, Sarasota's Highest-Priced Mainland Sale This Year

07/06/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Best of Sarasota

Voting Is Open for the Best of Sarasota 2026!

07/13/2026

Concrete Dream

Behold: The Priciest Home on the Market in Sarasota-Manatee

07/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Hats Off

Sarasota-Manatee Builders Rack Up National Housing Awards

06/29/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Match Point

Bath + Racquet Nears the Finish Line in Sarasota

06/22/2026 By Kim Doleatto

News & City Life

Playing the Fool

Adam Johnson, the Smiley Guy Who Grabbed Nancy Pelosi’s Lectern on Jan. 6, 2021, Is Running for Manatee County Commission

07/01/2026 By Isaac Eger

We're No. 1!

CNN Names Sarasota Its 'Best Town to Visit' for 2026

07/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Fast Track

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Welcomes 12 New Resident Physicians

07/13/2026 By Staff

Best of Sarasota

Voting Is Open for the Best of Sarasota 2026!

07/13/2026

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota County Blocks Hyperscale Data Centers for at Least One Year

07/10/2026 By Christian Casale/Suncoast Searchlight

Flashback

Photo: Carrie Ratliff Jones, Siesta Key Bridge Tender, 1939-1963

07/09/2026 By Megan McDonald

Travel & Outdoors

Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

07/01/2026 By The Editors

Oh, the Places You'll Go

Here's Every Single Nonstop Flight From SRQ

07/02/2026 By Staff

Turtle Power

Help Protect Local Sea Turtles by Adopting a Nest

3:21pm By Jules Telfort

Best of Sarasota

Voting Is Open for the Best of Sarasota 2026!

07/13/2026

ROAD TRIP

Sarasota County Auto Tours App Connects Past and Present

07/10/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Flight Bites

New Concessions Take Flight at SRQ Airport

07/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

Health & Fitness

10 Hot Longevity Trends

Saunas, Stem Cell Treatments, Proteinmaxxing and More Are Popular, but Do They Help Us Live a Longer Life?

06/01/2026 By The Editors

Future Self

'I Spent a Day in a Suit That Simulated an Older Body. This Is What It Felt Like.'

06/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Best of Sarasota

Voting Is Open for the Best of Sarasota 2026!

07/13/2026

Warming Trend

North Port Approves $4.1 Million More for Warm Mineral Springs Restoration

07/08/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

07/01/2026 By The Editors

Advantage Point

How Women Are Rethinking Post-Pregnancy Body Contouring

06/02/2026

In Their Own Words

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In Their Own Words

CreArte Latino Managing Director Cinthia Peña on Building Pride, Acceptance and Community

07/06/2026 By Kendall Southworth

In Their Own Words

Manasota ASALH Executive Director Jada Wright-Greene on the Vitality of the Past and How We Can Preserve It

06/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

In Their Own Words

Dancer Siara Delmar Hernández on Performing at the Super Bowl with Bad Bunny

05/05/2026 By Megan McDonald

In Their Own Words

Harvest Church Pastor and Harvest House CEO Dan Minor on Building Community

04/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

In Their Own Words

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Julian Phillips on Media, Food and Conversation

03/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

In Their Own Words

Attorney Janella Leibovitz Gives Foster Kids a Voice in Court

02/03/2026 By Megan McDonald

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