3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (736+ words) A new locally owned and operated sports tavern has opened in Cortez, bringing another casual dining and gathering spot to one of Manatee County’s most distinctive communities. I stopped by the other day and met one of the family members,…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (598+ words) Looking for live music this weekend on Florida’s Gulf Coast? From Tampa and Bradenton to Cortez, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and Naples, there are plenty of performances scheduled for Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. This…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (723+ words) Dining out on St. Armands Circle during September can do more than satisfy an appetite — it can also help support organizations making a difference throughout the Sarasota and Manatee County communities. The Columbia Restaurant Group is bringing back its 29th Annual…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (431+ words) Labor Day arrives on Monday, September 7, 2026, bringing the unofficial close of summer for many families across Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Anna Maria Island and the surrounding Suncoast. For some, it means one more beach day, boat outing or backyard cookout before…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (738+ words) Visit Sarasota County has added two statewide honors to its growing list of tourism and communications achievements. The awards recognize its sports tourism marketing and the leadership of a longtime team member. The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) presented the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (277+ words) Downtown Sarasota will once again take on a European flair when Le Marché Outdoor Marketplace, the popular Parisian-inspired outdoor marketplace, returns to Selby Five Points Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Le Marché Marketplace is free…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (635+ words) Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Sarasota community will gather for an evening of remembrance, reflection and support for the men and women who protect the region every day. Sarasota Orchestra and the Van Wezel Performing Arts…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (490+ words) Florida-based Phoenix 5 is preparing to take another major step beyond Florida’s Gulf Coast, with the popular soul, funk and reggae band scheduled to headline the MNO Festival in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Phoenix 5 is scheduled to take…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (824+ words) Sarasota-area residents will have an opportunity to discover local businesses, meet community leaders and enjoy an evening of complimentary food and prizes when the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce presents its 2026 Grand Expo. The free community event will take place…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (895+ words) Beatles fans across Florida have a new reason to make a day trip to downtown St. Petersburg. The Penny Lane Beatles Museum opened to welcome visitors to its expanded new home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Located inside the historic Palais Royale…...