What It Was Like Being in St. Peter's Square When Pope Leo XIV Was Elected

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First Person

What It Was Like Being in St. Peter’s Square When Pope Leo XIV Was Elected

Sarasota Magazine contributing editor and current Rome resident Elizabeth Djinis on witnessing the assumption of the first American pope. Read More »

PRETTY FLY FOR A MAI TAI

O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill Is Back and Better Than Ever

The downtown Sarasota restaurant and bar closed in September after damage from Hurricane Helene’s historic storm surge. It reopened last weekend. Read More »

Empowering Youth Through Mental Health Support at Boys & Girls Clubs

Gulf Coast supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties’ Behavioral Health Program, offering Club members access to licensed mental health professionals when they need it most. Read More »

BEST OF SARASOTA

The Best of Sarasota 2025

A record number of you cast a ballot this year. The result? A comprehensive review of everything you love about living in Sarasota. Read More »

THE MOTHER LODE

Where to Take Mom to Eat on Mother’s Day

Treat your mother—or the mother figure in your life—to a delicious meal to show her how much she means to you. Read More »

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LUSH LIFE

The Beauty and Resilience of Florida-Friendly Gardens

“Take your little piece of land and steward it. It will give you a sense of power. Your choices matter. You can make a difference.” Read More »

NAME GAME

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Jack E. Davis Weighs in on the Gulf’s New Name, Its History and Its Future

President Trump recently changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Does it really matter? Read More »

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