This home has received numerous architectural awards for its simple, classic modern Sarasota design.   See the Gallery

Mention Naples, Fla., and one word typically springs to mind: Money. This is a coastal city of wealth, as well as a city of philanthropy, and it’s about 100 miles south of Sarasota. Its roots date…   Read the Article

All Things Ringling: Where else can you say elephants helped build a major bridge? But that’s what happened in this former circus town, where John Ringling of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey…   Read the Article

KEY TERMS What’s the 941? Sure it’s the area code for the Sarasota County area, but it’s also what locals say when they want to know what’s shaking in town. Purple Cow: Mention “purple cow” in…   Read the Article

Food and Drink Essentials WHERE TO BUY GROCERIES Morton’s Gourmet Market 1924 S. Osprey Ave. 941-955-9856 Morton’s Gourmet Market and the city of Sarasota have grown up together in the past 55…   Read the Article

DOWNTOWN Laurel Park Looking for history combined with walkability? Check out Laurel Park in downtown Sarasota. In 2008, this neighborhood was designated a National Register of Historic Places…   Read the Article

Population: 385,000 (Sarasota County) USDA Hardiness Zone: 9B Major Airport: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Major employers: Publix Super Markets, PGT Industries, Venice Regional Medical…   Read the Article

Affordable housing in Sarasota was hard to come by during the real estate boom years. Like many resort areas throughout the country, Sarasota's beautiful beaches and natural scenery attracted…   Read the Article