Tamiami Tales

Central Cocoanut Residents Relieved About Scrapped Carwash Plans

Tommy’s Express Car Wash withdrew a proposal for a new location in the historic Central Cocoanut neighborhood, just north of downtown Sarasota.

05/11/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Old School

Curios by Byron Thrift Shop Brings Flair to Tamiami Trail

Byron Schenk's thrift shop offers a collection of beloved treasures.

01/26/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Trailblazing

Is Sarasota's North Trail on the Brink of a Makeover?

Highway improvements, new businesses and multimillion-dollar projects may finally revitalize North Tamiami Trail.

11/27/2017 By Susan Burns

Coffee Klatch

The Reserve, a New Coffee Shop, is Ready to Serve Sarasota

The coffee shop aims to be part of the revitalization of the North Trail, and offers drinks, books, workspace and more.

02/16/2017 By Jasmine Respess

Roadside Relics

A New Plan May Rescue the North Trail's Historic Motels

The Sarasota Arts and Cultural Alliance is exploring using the hotels for affordable live-work spaces for artists.

07/28/2016 By Ilene Denton

941CEO Daily

North Trail Artspace Group Announces Fundraisers

The events will raise money for further research on the possibility of installing affordable housing for artists along Sarasota's North Trail.

03/18/2016 Research by staff

Article

Spirits of Sarasota: The Bahi Mai Tai

This week’s top drink on the bar scene.

08/14/2015 By Hannah Wallace