Best of Sarasota

Guide to Giving

Guide to Giving 2016-2017

As we begin another season of parties, luncheons and other fund raisers supporting nonprofits, we hope you’ll find this a valuable resource for making everyone’s efforts count.

09/12/2016

Power Players

Meet the 25 Most Influential Men and Women in Sarasota Today

Each of the 25 power players on our list wields major clout in our community.

08/31/2016 By Susan Burns, Tony D'Souza, Pam Daniel, Ilene Denton, Kay Kipling, and Cooper Levey-Baker

Platinum 100

Our 2016 Platinum 100

Our ultra-luxe look at the region's top 100 retailers, plus super-rich splurges, outrageous indulgences and more.

08/01/2016 By Ilene Denton, Heather Dunhill, and Felicity Warner

Best Bars

The Best Bars in Sarasota/Manatee

Life gets brighter, easier and a lot more fun in a great bar. Life gets brighter, easier and a lot more fun in a great bar. Here’s your guide to the region’s 31 best.

06/22/2016 By Hannah Wallace, Susan Burns, Tim Dorsey, and Margo Rometo

Cheap Eats

The Best Cheap Eats in Sarasota-Manatee

25 dining destinations where a great meal costs $15 or less.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Greater Good

941CEO Greater Good Awards

Honoring the businesspeople who give back.

05/23/2016 By 941CEO Staff

Family Fun Guide

Ultimate Family Fun Guide

Make this your best family summer ever, with our guide to top camps, cool adventures, arts, crafts and more.

05/06/2016 By Ilene Denton, Heather Dunhill, Tony D'Souza, and Cooper Levey-Baker

#BestofSarasota2016

The Best of Sarasota 2016

From cool new pleasures to classic treasures, our editors and readers pick what makes Sarasota great right now.

04/29/2016 By Sarasota Magazine Staff

Get Wild

20 Great Local Outdoor Adventures

Hike! Bike! Paddle! Camp!

04/05/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Day Tripper

Great Florida Road Trips

24 great adventures on one tank of gas.

03/01/2016 By Scott Vogel, Cooper Levey-Baker, Megan McDonald, Ilene Denton, and Pam Daniel

Rise & Dine

Your Guide to Sarasota’s Best Breakfast Spots

It’s easy to make a passable breakfast. It’s difficult to make an outstanding one.

01/25/2016 By Staff

Champions of Diversity

Meet the 2016 Unity Award Winners

Meet our 2016 Unity Award winners.

01/11/2016 By Susan Burns and Anu Varma

Neighborhood Guide

Neighborhood Guide: Lakewood Ranch

There are many reasons to love Lakewood Ranch—even if you don’t live there.

01/06/2016 Edited by Ilene Denton

Movers & Shakers

People to Watch 2015

Biz(941)'s People to Watch lists the newest up-and-comers and movers-and-shakers in Sarasota-Manatee.

10/30/2015 By Susan Burns Photography by Barbara Banks

The Givers

Greater Good Awards 2015

Sarasota is a remarkably giving region. See who's making waves in philanthropy with Biz(941)'s inaugural Greater Good Awards.

09/04/2015 By Susan Burns

Shopping

The 2015 Platinum 100

Our 100 top shops in Sarasota-Manatee.

07/31/2015 By Heather Dunhill and Carol Tisch

Field Guide

How to Succeed in Business

Female execs share the secrets of their success.

06/15/2015 Photography by Barbara Banks By Kim Hackett

Article

Innovator: Pat McDonald

Director of Data Science Pat McDonald tells Biz(941) about New College of Florida's first Masters program.

02/03/2015 By Chelsey Lucas

Article

Biz Rules: Educate Your Employees About ACA Now

Small businesses: Educate your employees about the Affordable Care Act now by watching how the big companies handle the new legislation in 2015.

02/03/2015 By Chelsey Lucas

Article

Five Questions: Peter Diamandis

Peter Diamandis fills us in on entrepreneurship.

02/03/2015 By Susan Burns