Conspira-Sota

Eight Sarasota-Centric Conspiracy Theories That Range From the Very Absurd to the Very Real

From the Skunk Ape to We Build the Wall, Sarasota has played a role in conspiracies both real and imagined.

09/13/2022 By Isaac Eger

Neighborhood Guide

The Best Restaurants on Siesta Key

The island is home to one of the world's most famous beaches, and plenty of great places to eat and party.

08/31/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Raw Walls

Check Out The First Completely Cast-in-Place Concrete Home in Sarasota

Think concrete looks cold? This house proves otherwise.

07/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Old and Improved

Inside Three Lovingly Restored Historic Homes

Some homeowners are choosing to preserve older Florida homes that tell a story—even when it would financially behoove them to tear them down.

07/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Eco Chic

This Eco-Friendly Siesta Key Home Doesn't Skimp on Style

Sarit Marcus, interior designer and founder of Minted Space, an eco-friendly online store, shares tips for how to create a sustainable space.

05/27/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sea Bee Dee

Siesta Key Sea Bee Dee Sells Handmade CBD Products

Katie Starling makes her own CBD and legal cannabis products and sells them at Sarasota markets.

05/19/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Modern Warmth

Earthy Touches Meet Cool Style in Guy Peterson’s Latest Siesta Key Home

Homeowners Julie and Chuck Floyd bought the property as an empty lot in 2013 for $1.9 million and waited until 2019 to build. Here's a peek inside.

05/05/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Politics

State Lawmakers Vote Down Bill to Incorporate Siesta Key

A proposal to create a town on Siesta Key needed a majority vote to move on to the state Legislature.

01/05/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Siesta Key

Reality TV Star Sam Logan Sold His Siesta Key Home and Is Headed to Miami

It’s the first time Bitcoin and NFTs were used in a Sarasota County residential real estate transaction.

01/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

sold

Sale of This Triple Parcel on Siesta Key Sets a New Record

The Gulf-front estate fetched $14 million, making it the highest-priced residential sale on Siesta Key.

12/15/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Poinciana at Fishery Point

This beautiful poinciana tree, framed by a palm and other foliage, was spotted in full bloom while exiting Bayou Louise.

12/14/2021 By Staff

resident roar

Siesta Key Resident Takes Legal Action Against Sarasota County

Lourdes Ramirez is challenging the county's decision to vote in favor of a hotel project that lifts the cap on density limitations outlined in the comprehensive plan.

12/01/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Free & Freeish

Five Essential—and Cheap!—Sarasota Experiences Everyone Must Have

Selfies, art strolls, shopping and more.

12/01/2021

Drumroll, Please...

Here Are the Winners of the 2021 Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Yes, these sculptures are made of sand (!).

11/17/2021 By Staff

Siesta Key

Siesta Key Star's Home Hits the Market

Sam Logan—former boyfriend of star Juliette Porter—is listing his Siesta Key home for just under $6.8 million...or 112 Bitcoin.

11/11/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Siesta Key Hotels

Another Siesta Key Hotel Project Moves Forward

The seven-story, 120-room hotel on Old Stickney Point Road from 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras will also include a separate five-story parking garage.

11/03/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Siesta key hotels

Eight-Story Siesta Key Hotel Moves Forward

Sarasota County commissioners voted in favor of increasing height and density limits to accommodate the 170-room hotel project. Plus, an update on the three other proposed hotel projects.

10/28/2021 By Kim Doleatto