Fashion & Shopping

Shop Talk

Rosemary Night Market Rebrands as RADD Night Market

The market will run Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 and continue through April 21, 2022.

10/15/2021 By Staff

Love Your Hair

Seven Sarasota and Manatee Salons that Specialize in Black Hair

A journalist shares her thoughts on the power of Black hair and where to get it styled.

10/14/2021 By Jessika Ward

Falling for Facials

Celebrate the Arrival of Fall With a Pumpkin Enzyme Facial

Self-care has never smelled so autumnal.

10/11/2021 By Dedriana Perry

Shop Talk

Two Local Fashion Experts Share The Pieces They're Loving for Fall 2021

Here's what they're excited to wear this season.

10/05/2021 By Dedriana Perry

Trend Report

Four Stylish Fanny Packs—Yes, Fanny Packs!—You'll Wear Forever

If you thought fanny packs had their moment in the ’90s, think again. They’re back and, dare we say, more stylish than ever, with chic options that can take you from the beach to happy hour.

10/04/2021 By Megan McDonald With Lauren Pritchard

Beauty Hero

With Her New Foundation, Sarasota Hairstylist Dede Caldwell Helps At-Risk Women Look and Feel Their Best

The Beauty Bridge Foundation was founded by Caldwell and her daughter during the pandemic to provide hair styling services to local women in need.

10/01/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Art Imitates Life

Longtime Local Artist Debbie Dannheisser Opens Downtown Sarasota Boutique

Debbie Dannheisser Threads features the artist's signature colorful designs on a range of athleisure.

09/30/2021 By Dedriana Perry

It's Electric!

Electric Bike Maker Opens New Store in Downtown Sarasota

Krooz's new shop carries the company's five high-end e-bike models.

09/29/2021 By Marc Griffin

Skincare and Science

We Tried It: Probiotic Skincare

LaFlore Probiotic Skincare is formulated and manufactured in Sarasota. Here’s what you need to know.

09/28/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Spend wisely

New Blog Series Offers Tips on 'Grocery Shopping for Your Health'

The Sarasota County office of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is taking you on a tour of your neighborhood supermarket.

09/15/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Home Design

The 2021 Sarasota-Bradenton Fall Home Show Is Happening This Weekend

Rub shoulders with industry experts and get one step closer to creating your dream home.

09/08/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Color Theory

Trend Report: Home Exteriors Are Going Dark

Inky blacks for home exteriors is the latest trend. But in sunny Sarasota, do you dare?

08/27/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Jump in

Swimply App Lets You Rent a Pool for a Day

Hosts list their pools, and users rent them for an hourly rate.

08/11/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Coming Soon

Three New Tenants Are Coming to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

The Bella Vita Italian restaurant, Bay Area Aesthetics and a Lakewood Ranch Medical Group primary care facility will join the new development.

08/06/2021 By Staff

Beauty 101

How to Get a Great Mani/Pedi at Home

We tried viral nail brand Olive & June's complete system for an at-home manicure. Here's how it worked, plus some tips.

07/27/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Fashion Evolution

Four Sarasota Women Share Their Thoughts on Post-Pandemic Fashion

How has your style changed over the past year-and-a-half?

07/01/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Openings

Athleta to Open at Mall at University Town Center

The new store will be approximately 3,600 square feet in dedicated retail space.

06/22/2021 By Staff

Skincare

We Tried It: A $5,500 Facial Treatment

The high-tech Profound procedure claims to reduce wrinkles in 100 percent of its patients. Heather Dunhill gets the scoop firsthand.

06/21/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Gift Guide

Six Great Father's Day Gifts for Dad

Boring gifts, be gone—we've rounded up fun presents for every kind of father figure.

06/17/2021 By Megan McDonald

Shop for a cause

Fashion Show Will Raise Money for Nonprofit That Helps Moms in Need

A group of local businesses is coming together to benefit Mothers Helping Mothers.

06/03/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein