Neighborhood Snapshots

Your Guide to Sarasota Neighborhoods

From old-Florida beachy to bustling downtown, these hotspots have charms and amusements all their own.

12/01/2016 By Su Byron

Weekly Planner

Your Top 10 Things to Do: Dec. 1-7

Bradenton Blues Festival, downtown Sarasota’s holiday parade, a Live Art Battle and more.

12/01/2016 By Ilene Denton

Weekly Planner

Ladies Night on the Circle, a Designer Tag Sale and More Shopping Events

Including Burns Court's second "Sip, Shop & Stroll" event of the season

11/11/2016 By Lana Allen

Weekly Planner

Wine Dinners, Oktoberfest, Craft Beer Festivals and More Local Food Events

Including a "Wines of the World" wine pairing dinner at Mattison's and a special Halloween offering from Gigi's Cupcakes.

10/19/2016 By Lana Allen

Weekly Planner

October's Can't-Miss Shopping Sales

Hit up Camilyn Beth x Influence Style's mega-sale, celebrate the first Sip, Shop & Stroll of the season in Burns Court or "Get Gorgeous" on St. Armand's Circle.

10/14/2016 By Lana Allen

Retail

Gourmet Popcorn Shop to Open Second Location

Tropical Shores Gourmet Popcorn recently leased 1,385 square feet of retail space at 27 N. Boulevard of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle.

09/29/2016 Research by staff

Weekly Planner

Taste of St. Armands, Eat Local Week and More Local Food Events

Three beer events, two local restaurant weeks, Taste of St. Armands and more--season is kicking into gear.

09/28/2016 By Lana Allen

Retail

Gourmet Food Store Coming to St. Armands Circle

A Savory Palate, a new gourmet olive oil and vinegar store, will open soon at 26 N. Boulevard of Presidents on St. Armands Circle.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Food

St. Armands Circle Restaurant Changes Hands

Café L’Europe will change owners after 43 years.

06/16/2016 Research by staff

Deals & Steals

Shop Til You Drop at These Three Summer Events

Upcoming events at Scout & Molly's, St. Armands Circle and Burns Court offer shopping deals and steals for everyone.

06/10/2016 By Style Watch Team

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: June 9-15

Friday Fest at the Van Wezel, Splashing Saturdays at Selby Gardens and lots, lots more.

06/09/2016 By Ilene Denton

Retail

Grand Opening for New St. Armands Boutique This Weekend

Apricot Lane Boutique is a California-based company that sells women's clothing and jewelry and other accessories.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

941CEO Daily

City of Sarasota Moves Ahead with St. Armands Circle Parking Garage

If built, the garage would sit to the north of the circle itself, behind the strip that contains Shore, Cafe L'Europe and Columbia.

03/22/2016 Research by staff

Purchasing With Purpose

Shop for a Good Cause at Influence Style This Weekend

Influence Style, Camilyn Beth and Shannon Kirsten team up for a spring shopping soiree benefiting Selah Freedom.

03/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

V-Day Cheat Sheet

Valentine's Day in Sarasota: Where to Dine Out

Tips for the most romantic meal of the year.

02/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

Article

Only in Sarasota: St. Armands Circle, Spring Afternoon

Illustrator John Pirman admires classic statues and a classic car on St. Armands Circle.

07/31/2015 By John Pirman

Article

Restaurant Review: Blu Kouzina

Marsha Fottler has a Greek getaway at Blu Kouzina on St. Armands Circle.

06/01/2015 By Marsha Fottler

Article

Greek Restaurant Blu Kouzina Opens on St. Armands Circle

Chef Judi gets the dish on this new St. Armands hotspot.

04/23/2015 By Judi Gallagher

Article

For Sale: Historic Home Built by John Ringling's Architect

This week, Bob Plunket takes us inside a historic home on St. Armands Circle built by Dwight James Baum, John Ringling's architect.

06/26/2014 By Bob Plunket

Article

Where to Shop: St. Armands Circle

Carol Tisch's St. Armands Circle shopping finds.

06/26/2014 By Carol Tisch