Sarasota Lifestyle Pulse

The pending shift of USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College offers stability for those on campus.

• Current students can finish their degrees at the...

Sarasota's culinary growth is evident in recent restaurant accolades and expansions.

• Lucky 8 SRQ earned Bib Gourmand recognition from the Michelin...

Sarasota County is investing $1.69 million to expand Nokomis Community Park by acquiring a 1.01-acre creekfront property with mangrove shoreline and...

North Port Commissioners appear receptive to the reworked Winchester Ranch development proposal. This signals continued momentum for large-scale growth in the area.

Lido Shores residents broke ground May 26 on a donor-funded community pavilion to replace the beachside gathering spot lost to hurricane winds. The resilient new design adds shade, seating, and easier access for the neighborhood's 109 households.

New Business Openings

• Solorzano’s Pizzerias: Phil Solorzano is opening two new pizzerias on Siesta Key and in downtown Sarasota.
• Mindy Webb...

Sarasota kicks off June with two no-cost community events celebrating local flavors and pop culture.

• Tasting the City on June 15 at BMW of Sarasota...

St. Armands Circle businesses are adopting new flood protections after recovering from back-to-back storms.

• Many stores have completed repairs and...

Sarasota County is acquiring a 2.04-acre waterfront site at 1500 Stickney Point Road for up to $20.77 million to create public park space right at the...

Sarasota County held one of its final informational sessions on the Live Local Act at Englewood's Elise Quirk Public Library.

• The state law lifts...

Render Legacy Trail, a 450-unit Nokomis complex built in 2024, secured an $82.1 million refinance, reflecting strong lender confidence in the Sarasota submarket's long-term fundamentals.

Trenam Law expanded its Sarasota footprint June 1 by combining with Norton Hammersley Lopez & Skokos, adding nine attorneys to boost real estate,...

• Sarasota County approved a seven-member advisory task force on May 19 to enhance Siesta Key's streets, landscaping, signage, beach access and public...

A new Margaritaville hotel signals tourism confidence, yet an economist flags looming threats. What does this mean for Sarasota growth?

• Hotel...

Two new local businesses signal ongoing entrepreneurial momentum in Sarasota.

• Mindy Webb Design will open a 2,540-square-foot studio and showroom...

Run the Ranch transforms its weekly Tuesday 5K at Waterside Place into a June 2 wellness celebration with Nike support, DJ, Yoga Shack, and Pause...

Sarasota delivers upscale yet relaxed coastal dining where Gulf seafood meets global flavors and chef creativity. Tide-to-table grouper, waterfront...

After years of waiting, Premier Sports Campus North in Lakewood Ranch is set to deliver on three long-requested amenities in one spot. Pickleball...

Seven new communities are emerging across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Wellen Park for 2026, with some already selling homes while others remain in early stages that could reshape their surroundings.

• Normal seasonal event: Residents may notice earthy or musty smells from algal blooms in Lake Manatee, occurring 2-3 times yearly for up to four...