SRQ DAILY Oct 27, 2025
Monday Business Edition
"We hope to be here for a long time. We love downtown Sarasota."
A St. Armands staple since 2021, Salty Stitch opened an additional and expanded location in Downtown Sarasota this March.
Lindsey Klentzin opened her first store in 2010, located on Fire Island in New York, shortly before opening Salty Stitch as a women’s apparel store in 2013 in the same area. When she moved to Sarasota, she brought Salty Stitch and its focus on modern coastal apparel with her to St. Armands Circle, but expanded to sell men’s clothing as well. “I took the concepts of both the stores in New York and put them into one,” Klentzin says.
The new location on Main Street is significantly larger than the St. Armands spot, so Klentzin has expanded its range of dresses, tops, bottoms and hand-picked accessories. “Downtown Sarasota has always been on our radar. It just seemed like the perfect location. It's a little bit further out, but it seems like Sarasota is expanding that way, and we love the space,” she says.
Klentzin began discussions about the downtown space last fall, while the St. Armands location was closed following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. After finally getting the keys to the new location, Klentzin wasted no time and opened in a week. Now, both locations are open year-round for visitors and locals alike to find chic, coastal clothing that perfectly fits with the vibe of Sarasota.
The Main Street store features high ceilings and large windows, aspects that Klentzin says drew her to the space. “It's an old bank building built in the 1920s, so it has a lot of charm and a lot of character, and that's something that the St. Armands location doesn't have. I loved it and thought it was beautiful. It was something different, with a lot of history,” she says.
In the future, Klentzin plans to continue growing her business and remain a go-to place for tourists and locals to shop. With a customer-service focus, she says that Salty Stitch aims to go above and beyond in welcoming the community.
“We hope to be here for a long time. We love downtown Sarasota,” Klentzin says. “It's the perfect little and big city or big little city, the perfect-sized place. There's a little bit of everything. And we feel like we could provide something different than what was already there.” 
Pictured: The new Salty Stitch location features an expanded selection of coastal apparel. Photo by Lindsey Klentzin
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital recently opened a newly renovated cardiac catherization lab. This expands the hospital’s ability to deliver advanced cardiac and electrophysiology (EP) care to area residents. The new lab features all new equipment and the latest life-saving technology. A large crowd of local cardiologists, nurses, cardiovascular services staff and leaders gathered to cut the ribbon to open the new space recently.The new Cath lab features new imaging systems, a renovated procedure suite, control room and modernized work spaces. This will allow physicians to perform a wider range of complex procedures with greater precision and help with patient comfort and efficiency.
DutchCrafters Amish Furniture, the leading retailer of American-made Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of Furniture Today’s Best Places to Work in Furniture. The annual program highlights companies in the furniture industry that excel in providing outstanding workplace environments. Recognition is based on a comprehensive evaluation conducted by Furniture Today and Best Companies Group (BCG), which assesses employer practices and employee feedback across several categories including benefits, culture, communication, training, and development. To qualify, organizations must achieve a minimum level of employee participation in the survey process. Final rankings are determined by analyzing data from both employer and employee responses. With over two decades of experience in employee engagement research, BCG benchmarks results against thousands of employers across the United States and internationally to ensure accuracy and credibility. DutchCrafters currently employs 51 team members across the United States.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was named among the nation’s leading hospitals in Newsweek’s annual “Best-in-State” hospital rankings released today. For the third year in a row, SMH-Sarasota was the only hospital in southwest Florida to make the list, ranking #6 out of 26 Florida hospitals on the 2025 list. This year's rankings recognizes 700 facilities from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Residents have offered high praise for their quality of life in Sarasota County, as shown in the 34th annual Citizen's Opinion Survey. The purpose is to show trend data over three decades, support decision-making, and gauge the sentiment of residents. The citizen survey, which was conducted through random calls to both landlines and cell phones, measured trust in government, satisfaction with Sarasota County services, and economic growth priorities, among other various topics between July 9 to Aug. 29, 2025. This year, specialty questions focused on infrastructure, growth and development, and allocating resources to keeping Midnight Pass open. For additional information, please call 311 or visit scgov.net.
Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is participating in a multi-center research trial evaluating a next-generation device to treat people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (Afib). Like the commercially available Watchman device, the new, next-generation investigational device is designed to seal the left atrial appendage (LAA) and reduce the risk of stroke without the need for anticoagulant medications. Adults taking blood thinners to manage risks associated with non-valvular Afib (a type of irregular heart beat that occurs without any underlying structural problems with the heart valves) may be eligible to enroll in the study at SMH, which is led locally by interventional cardiologist Robert Eckart, DO.
Step into The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, where curiosity drives discovery. Explore the wonders of our universe, planet, and natural world as you uncover the scientist within. Experience a virtual journey through space in our state-of-the-art Planetarium. Travel beyond the stars and witness the breathtaking beauty of the cosmos. Discover Florida’s story, from prehistoric times to the present, and meet the remarkable creatures that once called it home. In the Mosaic Backyard Universe, experiment, build, and explore hands-on science and engineering. Visit the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, where rescued manatees recover before returning to the wild. Learn about their lives and the efforts to protect them. The Bishop is a community hub for learning, inspiring curiosity in every visitor. Your support helps us continue to educate, engage, and inspire future generations of scientists and explorers. From mastodons and manatees to meteorites, there is something here for everyone.
LUXlife Magazine announced that Discover Sarasota Tours is the 2025 winner of the MOST INTERACTIVE TOUR COMPANY in its Global Hospitality Awards competition.“The Hospitality Awards have always been a place to recognize businesses and individuals going above and beyond for their clients, customers, and guests in the hospitality industry, and the team at LUXlife is proud to announce the tenth instalment of this esteemed program,” said Melissa, Bramwall, awards coordinator. Discover Sarasota Tours was recognized for bringing people together and helping them to create memories to last a lifetime, through meaningful connection and adventure. Awards Coordinator Melissa Bramall commented on the winners within 2025’s Hospitality Awards: “Our commitment to recognizing and rewarding businesses for their craft is something that remains unwavering. It is always a delight to be part of a team dedicated to acknowledging excellence and providing opportunities for that excellence to be showcased, and I want to congratulate our winners again for their hard work.”
The Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel throughout November with complimentary copies, passport photos, and notary services in recognition of Veterans Day. The offer includes certified copies of official documents. The complimentary services are available November 1-30, 2025. To access these services, veterans and active-duty military personnel must present a valid military ID or DD214 form. This offer does not apply to e-certify services. For more information, contact the Clerk & Comptroller's office at (941) 749-1800.
Don’t miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point” where you can follow an eerily lit path and encounter fantastic creations and bootanically-themed decorations along the way. Equal parts creepy, campy, and cute, this walk-through show is fun for all ages.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - Historic Spanish Point, 401 North Tamiami Trail Osprey, FL 34229
A dynamic group exhibition that centers the work of African American artists as vital agents of cultural preservation, resistance, and transformation. Curated and designed by Ringling College's Exhibition Design and Management course led by Director and Chief Curator Tim Jaeger, the exhibition explores how creative expression becomes a powerful tool for storytelling, activism, and imagining new futures. The exhibition features influential artists such as Faith Ringgold, Amina Robinson, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare Bearden, visionaries whose work reshaped American art through narratives grounded in the Black experience. Alongside them, contemporary artists including Kandy G. Lopez and Eme Omeh contribute fresh perspectives that deepen ongoing conversations about identity, representation, and resilience.
Galleries of Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
Winner of five Tony Awards, The Sound of Music is a timeless tale of hope and family, featuring iconic songs like "Do Re Mi," "Edelweiss," and "Climb Every Mountain." A beloved classic for all generations.
Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
Kick off your Halloween weekend with the Pops Orchestra in this fun, family-friendly presentation of popular Halloween themed selections including Thriller, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, Black Magic Woman, Superstition, and so much more! The Pops Orchestra will be dressed in their favored Halloween attire.
Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
Rafael Ramírez brings his latest work Chronicle of a time that was (Crónica de un suceso), a flamenco dance performance with live music in tribute to renown flamenco dance and film phenomena Antonio Gades on the 20th anniversary of his death.
Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
After the family-friendly Fright Night on St. Armands Circle wraps up, the lights go low and the cameras flash for Hollywood After Dark, the ultimate Halloween after party in the Wet Bar at Café on St. Armands. Guests will step into a world where red carpet glamour meets graveyard intrigue, with live entertainment, haunting cocktails, and a costume contest worthy of the silver screen.
Wet Bar at Cafe on St. Armands, 431 St. Armands Circle Sarasota, FL 34236
Journey to Transylvania and experience the legend of Dracula and all who share his world.
Sarasota Cuban Ballet Auditorium, 4740 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota FL 34233
Remy Washington, a Black man and widower, has inherited both a drive-in movie theater and the responsibility of raising Pup, his late husband’s straight, white teenage son. The two forge a strong bond around a shared love of classic American monster movies, but when Remy discovers that Pup has been tormenting a gay classmate, their relationship begins to fracture, and the real horrors surface.
Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Hedrick transports us to 1930s Reno inside an intriguing divorce colony and explains the complex history behind her novel, Six Weeks in Reno.
Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231
A powerful exhibition paying tribute to the valor, resilience, and humanity of American veterans. This year, the exhibition focuses on the Vietnam War, spotlighting the experiences and sacrifices of the men and women who served during one of the most complex and contested chapters in U.S. military history. Through evocative painted portraits created by Ringling College students and faculty, viewers are invited to witness the deeply personal stories of local Vietnam veterans.
Galleries of Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental historian Jack E. Davis writes acclaimed nonfiction such as The Gulf and The Bald Eagle.
North Port Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287
Amy Tan is the author of seven New York Times bestselling books, including The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God's Wife and her latest, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, which debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times and Indie bestseller lists. Her work spans adult and children's fiction, essays, and memoir, and has been translated into 35 languages. Known for exploring family, identity and the immigrant experience, Tan brings humor, insight and a lifelong passion for creativity to the stage. Her newest book pairs her love of science and art in nature journal sketches and personal reflections on birdwatching.
Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
This evocative program explores the nature of time and our relationship to it, offering an eclectic, immersive journey with music by G. F. Handel, Ola Gjeilo, Jerome Kern, Bob Dylan, and many more. It is a moving call to honor the past, embrace the present, and imagine a hopeful, compassionate future.
First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota FL 34237
Every Wednesdat at 6 pm a 5k Fun Run starts and ends at 99 Bottles. Course runs through Downtown Sarasota and along the Bayfront, all skill levels, all fun. Each time you finish a run, you must get yout card punched to get an attendance credit and receive 99 bottles prizes. All runners are expected to obey all traffic laws, be courteous to other runners, pedestrians, cyclists, animals, etc.on the route and to know your limits - running and/or drinking!
99 Bottles, 1445 2nd St Sarasota, FL 34236
The Ringling Museum of Art hosts a significant collection of Creative Prints produced by Japanese artists who believed in the practice of self-designing, self-carving, and self-printing their own work. The Creative Print movement was inspired by early 20th-century European prints that called attention to self-expression and artistic exploration through the medium of woodblock prints.
Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
Cask & Ale on Main Street lifts a toast & taps a toe to our fabulous Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 - 3:00 with live Jazz during Sunday Brunch from Noon - 4:00. We offer a diverse chef-prepared menu with a full spread of Brunch delectables + our rotating Chef's Special menu, bottomless Mimosas and a wide selection of craft cocktails. Cask & Ale Liquor Locker owners enjoy the benefit of reservations for tables, holidays or special occasions! Continue the good vibes to make the most of your weekend. Voted Best Cocktails by SRQ Magazine!
Cask & Ale, 1548 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
If you are oyster curious or just craving the fresh coastal seafood & hand-crafted cocktails from your new Rosemary District favorite, join us at Lefty's for our daily Happy Hours Monday - Friday from 4 pm - 6 pm and our Late Night Happy Hours every night from 9:00-Close. With seafood offerings from the Steamer and Buck-A-Shucks on oysters plus our extensive wine, specialty and seasonal cocktails and draft beers, Lefty's has your recipe to get happier and explore our menus. Join us every day for Lunch, Happy Hours or Dinner and for our downtown neighbors and Hospitality industry colleagues, we'll have live music and keep the light on for you on the weekends!
Lefty's Oyster and Seafood Bar, 428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
This long-term installation in Gallery 10 of the Museum of Art showcases five outstanding examples of 17th-century Dutch painting on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating portraits set in detailed interiors, this exhibition offers a window into the vibrant artistic production of the Netherlands as the small nation rose to global prominence in the 17th century. The five exceptional paintings from the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, complement The Ringling's holdings of Dutch art and provide additional perspective on the artistry, historical significance, and continuing appeal of Dutch painting from this period.
Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
The Sarasota Farmers Market Vendors Incorporated (“SFMV”) has been established as a not for-profit organization under laws of the State of Florida, continuing the 40+ year tradition of enhancing and improving the quality of life in Sarasota. Our charitable mission is to create a social opportunity for residents and visitors to gather and interact, to bring foot traffic to downtown Sarasota sustaining the economic viability of the entire downtown area, and to provide a venue for other not-for-profit organizations benefiting Sarasota.
Sarasota Farmer's Market, N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
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