What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

Create a spark at the 2026 Inspiring Hope Dinner to benefit Sunshine from Darkness. This annual fundraising event will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Things To Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Embracing Our Differences’ 2026 exhibit, a winter carnival at UTC, a taco ride on the Legacy Trail, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and more. Read More »

CHILL FACTOR

Cold Weather Shelters Are Opening Tonight in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Wind chill as low as 28 degrees is expected during the overnight hours. Read More »

Invest in Knowledge, Invest in Growth, Invest in YOU!

Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Invest in Incredible is a thriving resource for our regional nonprofits. Read More »

HOT SIPS

Sarasota’s Best Coffee Shops

Get your caffeine fix at one of these top spots. Read More »

THE COOLEST GARAGE IN TOWN

Steve Tetreault’s Rosemary District Garage Is Filled With Japanese Sports Cars and Midcentury Chic

“My friends call it the ‘Garage Mahal,”’ Tetreault says. “I call it peace.” Read More »

A New Stage in Life for a Storied Sleuth

Meet Miss Jane Marple. Read More »

FLASHBACK

Photo: Anna Maria City Pier, 1924

The pier—which was built in 1911—is currently being restored after sustaining major damage from the 2024 hurricane season. It’s expected to be “substantially complete” in April. Read More »

NIP/TUCK

Mar-a-Lago Face? Not in Sarasota.

Locals are eschewing drastic plastic surgery trends in favor of more subtle de-aging procedures. Read More »