13+ hour, 54+ min ago   (661+ words) Located at 1450 Boulevard of the Arts, The Herbarium specializes in luxurious skincare, bath and body products, fragrances and home collections imported from Italy. The Sarasota company is the only authorized U.S. dealer of L’Erbolario, a respected Italian beauty brand whose history…...

3+ day, 23+ 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,…...

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…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1021+ words) This is a follow-up story from the original post. Bradenton-based A. Shadow Designs marks five years of creating custom apparel, engraved gifts and branded products for local customers and businesses. What began with a single idea at a dining room table…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (942+ words) As Florida’s Suncoast moves deeper into hurricane season, residents are checking batteries, stocking bottled water and making sure they have enough food and medication. However, one important preparedness item is often overlooked: cash. We have grown accustomed to paying with…...