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EAT YOUR VEGGIES

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch Was Just Recognized as the Best Farmers Market in the U.S.

American Farmland Trust’s annual Farmers Market Celebration honors markets across the country. This year, Lakewood Ranch took the top spot. Read More »

Suncoast Searchlight

‘Hostile Takeover’: Charter Operator Files to Occupy Three Sarasota Schools

In three nearly identical two-page notices, the charter school laid out plans for takeovers at Brookside Middle, Emma E. Booker Elementary School and Oak Park School, a K-12 campus that serves students with disabilities. Read More »

Vendor Spaces Still Available for A Taste of Newtown!

Happening Saturday, Nov. 8, discover all that Newtown has to offer Read More »

HOT, HOT, HOT

Updated: Sarasota’s Best New Restaurants

An update of the new restaurants that stand out from the crowd. Read More »

ROLLING IN THE DEEP

Political and Civic Heavyweights Gather for Ribbon-Cutting at Mote’s New Aquarium

The new aquarium opens to the public on Oct. 8, marking a milestone not just for Mote, but for the region’s identity as a hub for marine science and innovation. Read More »

ARRIVEDERCI!

Caragiulos Is Closing on Oct. 26 and Will Reopen on Ringling Boulevard in January

The 36-year-old pizza and pasta joint will reopen in a new location on Ringling Boulevard in January 2026. Read More »

FRESH!

Your Guide to Every Single Local Farmers Market

Whatever you’re hungry for, you’ll find it at a local market. Read More »