Sarasota Lifestyle Pulse

The $1.88 million in grants expands local capacity to support residents in crisis and promote independence across South County.

• Youth focus: Boys &...

Sarasota County approved $2.1 million in tourist-tax arts grants to 33 organizations with little discussion of new DEI requirements. Urbanite Theatre was left out after declining to sign the SB 1134 acknowledgment, and its $40,230 was redistributed.

Sarasota’s food and hospitality scene is actively recruiting for multiple positions.

• Domino’s General Manager (Webber St.): Full-time leadership...

Sarasota’s helping professionals went beyond expectations to mentor summer intern Milordjie C., a future nurse practitioner placed through the...

Mira Mar's redevelopment shows Sarasota balancing preservation with progress: demolition of the 100-year-old downtown landmark has begun, yet...

Venice football's 64-8 blowout over SmartEn Academy highlighted seven rushing touchdowns and improved their record to 2-0. The Indians now head to Lakeland aiming for a perfect 3-0 start.

Global trade shifts, port disruptions and distant infrastructure investments can reshape Sarasota County business costs, market access and...

Sarasota County's top school earned the No. 1 high school ranking in Florida, plus second-best elementary and third-best middle school honors for...

The Hermitage Artist Retreat's new grants exceeding $450,000 will grow artist residencies, education programs and free community events throughout...

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved downsized plans for the Venice Avenue Apartments, cutting height to two stories and units from 135...

Two major mixed-use projects are driving retail expansion south of downtown Sarasota.

• Sarasota Square is transforming into a walkable destination...

Michael’s on East highlights its New Orleans-style shrimp and grits, prepared by Executive Chef Carlos Avella and featured on the monthly Epicurean menu at 1212 East Ave. S. in Sarasota.

Sarasota is scrambling to manage growth-driven road pressures at both city and county levels.

• City commissioners approved $100,000 more for up to...

Venice Christian School has nearly completed its multi-year expansion with new Academic & Administrative and Worship & Fine Arts centers, bringing the...

• Visitor numbers rose to 156,000 in July (+13,000 YoY), generating $146M direct spending and $19M impact while Florida declines for a second...

Sarasota Memorial’s ranking among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by Newsweek means local patients can access expert, personalized...

Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved a $446,855 contract with WSP USA for a feasibility study evaluating coastal flooding on Siesta Key....

Venice is seeking an 18-month moratorium on data centers so staff can research and draft rules before state restrictions tighten through 2027. The...

Sarasota's luxury condo market is accelerating fast, with county sales up 33.1% year-over-year and average prices jumping 62.7% to $610,513.

The...

Sarasota County's restaurant scene is gaining three new family-backed spots, led by Dominick's Family Pizza.

• Owner John Papandrea is opening at 8317...