Sarasota Lifestyle Pulse

Free festivals from Howard Alan Events bring original art and crafts to Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch this season, generating millions in local...

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is expanding into Sarasota County as part of a five-restaurant Southwest Florida rollout, adding coal-fired Brooklyn pies to the...

The Gulf Islands Ferry's new stop at South Coquina Boat Ramp gives riders a direct car-free route from Bradenton through Anna Maria Island to the...

Sarasota County approved $20 million for flood resilience at St. Armands Key and Celery Fields to strengthen infrastructure after 2024 storms. The...

As Sarasota County grows rapidly, the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation is expanding to keep local history central to the region's...

Venice Crossing is building a restaurant and auto-services cluster with new approvals.

• Lightning Fast Car Wash secured unanimous Planning...

Manatee County commissioners are weighing two paths for short-term rentals like Airbnbs: tighten existing rules on noise and parking or launch a full...

Near-complete interior demolition of the former Zenith building marks the start of an 84-unit Waldorf Astoria Residences tower at Five Points, joining...

Two Shores Cafe opens this Saturday at 7321 North Tamiami Trail, offering Uruguayan pastries, breads, and coffee that owners Valeria Bobra and Milton...

Sarasota is the launch point for U.S. Bank's first Florida business banking team, led by local veteran Ehren McGeehan targeting companies with...

Sarasota's retail sector shows strong hiring activity right now, with customer-facing and leadership openings at UTC, malls, and big-box stores.

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The SRQ VETS Clays Classic returns September 26 at Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays, offering sporting clays, breakfast, and lunch to raise funds...

Sarasota's parking policy changes are exposing divides over who shapes decisions and how rules hit downtown businesses.

• Public input win: City...

Lakewood Ranch Rotary and Community Foundation named Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips 2026 Citizen of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year...

Sarasota County launches $1.7 million in SHIP assistance today for income-eligible residents.

• Who qualifies: Very low- and low-income residents...

Venice Theatre opened its week with high-energy teen improv at the Raymond Center.

• Summer26 Teenybopper Troupe delivered wild comedy sketches...

Venice's 3.2-mile beach renourishment wraps up after a year-long delay caused by the search for matching smooth, quartz-based white sand, finally...

Venice residents have one last chance this fall to shape the Airport Master Plan before it heads to the FAA and City Council. Following productive...

Holiday House Sarasota gifted brand-new shoes to 600 Gocio Elementary students, easing back-to-school worries and building confidence for the year...

Sarasota Memorial’s Rehabilitation Pavilion ranked among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2026 by Newsweek.

• Growth news:...