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Quali-tea Boba

Bubble tea has seeped its way into mainstream hangouts and now 21-year-old Charisma Davis has opened Teas Days in Gulf Gate, selling the Taiwanese “textured...

Aug 23, 2019

by  Olivia Liang

in  Restaurants

Visual Arts

Helping New Artists See the Light at Art Ovation Hotel

If there’s anything that artist Judi Light is certain of in this world, it’s that anyone can be an artist. And as the current artist-in-residence...

Aug 23, 2019

by  Philip Lederer

in  Visual Arts

Recreation

Deal Reached to Keep Open YMCA Centers

It looks like two YMCA fitness centers in Sarasota will stay open, but under new management. The board for the Sarasota Family YMCA organization announced...

Aug 22, 2019

by  Jacob Ogles

in  Recreation+Sports

Local Eats

New Restaurants

Jul 29, 2019Jacob Ogles

New Nancy's Means a Smoker in Lakewood Ranch

Variety Society

Fresh on Second Street

Restaurants

Aug 23, 2019Olivia Liang

Quali-tea Boba

Caribbean Chic at the Creek

Don't Run From The Wild Boar

Culture + People

Performance

Jul 3, 2019Philip Lederer

Holiday Concert Puts American Revolution to Song

Lay it Down

Summer Theater

Visual Arts

Aug 23, 2019Philip Lederer

Helping New Artists See the Light at Art Ovation Hotel

Rosemary Square Announces Five Murals Over Five Months

Artist Wanted for Battle to the Not-Quite-Death

People

Jul 12, 2019Philip Lederer

Bradenton Detailer Leaves His Mark on Air Force One

Vegan Garden Party

Whale You Make Me a Mojito?

Dispatches

Feb 19, 2019Brittany Mattie

Phoning Home

Dispatches From RIAF 2014 Part 2: Alien Invasion

Dispatches from RIAF 2014 Part 1: Auspicious Beginning

Business + Politics

Business

Aug 19, 2019Jacob Ogles

Tourism Creates Jobs, But Can Wages Keep Up?

Firmo Construction Continues to Expand with New Projects in Southern Florida

Grants Fund Security Boosts at Port Manatee

Politics

Aug 1, 2019Jacob Ogles

Clermont Files For City Commission

Good Challenges Buchanan, Triggers Campaign Shifts

Democrat Files for Bradenton State Senate Seat

Government

Aug 13, 2019Olivia Liang

Unlocking Manasota: Developments for the SRQ Region

Buchanan, Good Both Tackle Health Care Needs

State Steps In On Lincoln, Manatee Schools Dispute

SRQ Daily Columnists

Aug 17, 2019Carol Probstfeld

Eliminating the mystery of higher education costs

Nothing To Hyde

We Must Be Prepared For Next Recession

To Do

Show All To Do »

Homes + Architecture + Shopping

House & Home

Jul 2, 2019Brittany Mattie

Morris Code

Custom Carved

AI & Architecture

Architecture

Jul 1, 2019Phil Lederer

Beyond the Name

Living Pages

FSPA Announces Its 2019 Annual Design Award Winners

Shopping

Aug 13, 2019Brittany Mattie

The Power of a Pop-Up

Tax-Free Shopping Spree

Pineapple Lain on Pineapple Ave.

Real Estate

Jun 24, 2019Jacob Ogles

Home Sales, Prices Leap In May

The DeMarcay Sets Course for The Goldilocks Zone

Players Centre Announces Sale of Downtown Theater

Round Table

Philanthropy + Education + Science

Education

Aug 6, 2019Brittany Mattie

Sarasota Military Academy Initiates Its First Education Summit

Once Upon a Time in Southside Elementary

South Florida Museum Receives $2 Million Anonymous Donation

Philanthropy

Jul 26, 2019Philip Lederer

SB2 Philanthropy Symposium Speakers Tell Nonprofits to Value Themselves

Neuro Challenge Foundation Names Lessig Schenerlein as Program Director

World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup Hosted by Beach.com

Letters & OpEd

Jul 27, 2019Morton Siegel

Planning Board Remains Professional

Engaging the Workforce of Tomorrow – Today

The Mayor That Could — And Did

Science + Technology

Aug 2, 2019Brittany Mattie

Name a Satellite-Tagged Sea Turtle

Protecting Myakka River's Marshes

Mote Marine Tests the Virtual Waters with Immotion Collaboration

Living

Health & Wellness

Jul 31, 2019Olivia Liang

An International Effort: The Next Steps in Facing Alzheimer's Disease

SMH Opens New Facilities at Lorraine's Corner

Omeza Aims to Disrupt the Wound Care Industry

Recreation+Sports

Aug 22, 2019Jacob Ogles

Deal Reached to Keep Open YMCA Centers

DreamLarge Launches Free Bike Ride Series This Week

Powerboat Races Help Promote Region, Boost Charity

Family

Jun 26, 2019Brittany Mattie

Fostering a Foundation to Learn, Grow, Dream

Fruits of Their Labor

South Florida Museum Receives $2 Million Anonymous Donation

Travel

Aug 20, 2019Brittany Mattie

SRQ Airport Sets Passenger Record This Summer

Van Wilders

Treasure in the Keys

Best Of SRQ Local

Best Local Food

Mar 27, 2019Phil Lederer, Brittany Mattie and Jacob Ogles

The Retro '90s Edition of the Best of SRQ Local

Cast Your Vote For Best Local Romantic Restaurant!

Cast Your Vote For Best Local Barbecue!

Best Local People

Dec 27, 2017

Cast Your Vote For Best Local Pediatrician!

Cast Your Vote For Best Local Builder!

Cast Your Vote For Best Local Dentist!

Best Local Places

Jan 6, 2018

Cast Your Vote For Best Local Yoga Studio!

Cast Your Vote For Best Local Lighting!

Cast Your Vote For Best Local Massage!

Best Local Experiences

Apr 7, 2017Phil Lederer

Best Bang for Your Buck: Duval's

Best Trivia Night: Gecko’s

Best Overlooked Tourist Attraction: Selby Gardens

Cameo Branded Content

Nosh

Aug 15, 2019

Sip Your Cake and Eat Too

The More the Merrier

Still Savoring the Flavoring

RocketKids

Mar 27, 2019

Out-of-Door Students' Project for Students with Physical and Intellectual Impairments Earns Top Honors

ODA Engineering Program Awarded Toshiba Grant for Aquaculture Project

Guests Transported to Vintage Vegas for ODA's 2018 Banyan Ball Earlier this Month

Story Project

Aug 21, 2019

Donor Profile

Grants in Action

Faces of Philanthropy

Provisionist

Jul 9, 2019

Modern Soul for the Modern Woman

Black Suits from the Black Sea

Dress up your denim

Our Blogs

SRQ Backlot

Apr 8, 2017SRQ Media Group

‘The Wound,’ ‘Last Men in Aleppo’ lead Sarasota Film Festival award winners

Sea and be Scene Party 2017!

Tyler premieres Axis at Sarasota Film Festival

Women In Business

May 7, 2019Ashley Grant

Lipstick Manifesto

The Roar of Diversity and Equality

Cricket Burns

Coconut Telegraph

Aug 17, 2019

Vote for The Twig Cares, Inc. To Receive a $25,000 Grant

Get Buzzy at The Bazaar Today

America's Got Talent Viewing Party to Cheer on Local Resident

Inside The Brand

Aug 20, 2019SRQ Media Group

Save the Date: RocketKids Modern Education Symposium | October 23, 2019

Do you know a Local Hero?

Call for Entries: 4WALLS Design Competition