Sarasota Memorial Ranks Among Florida’s Best Hospitals
If you’ve been wondering how Sarasota stacks up when it comes to healthcare, here’s your answer—U.S. News just ranked Sarasota Memorial Hospital #8.
Sarasota’s Old Salty Dog Named One of the Best Bars in the U.S.
Here’s one worth celebrating — The Old Salty Dog (City Island) just earned a top spot on USA TODAY’s 10Best Bars of 2025! Locals know it well: 🌭.
Is North Port Real Estate Worth Buying in 2026?
Yes — Sarasota County now runs Warm Mineral Springs and raised daily fees to $15 for residents and $25 for visitors, a vote of confidence in North Port.
Sarasota’s Street Art Faces Ban — But Locals Are Fighting Back
Big news out of Sarasota this week: 🎨 The Florida Department of Transportation just issued a memo requiring cities to remove all decorative pavement.
🏨 Sarasota’s Colson Hotel Is Becoming a Startup Powerhouse
Backed by the Barancik Foundation and local partners, it’ll soon become a business incubator designed to support up to 12 startups focused on solving big.
Is Stillwater by Lennar Right for You in Lakewood Ranch?
Stillwater by Lennar is a 105-home gated community on Bourneside Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch — 1,850–2,445 sq ft homes priced in the mid-$500s.
What Does the Sarasota Yacht Club Expansion Mean?
Sarasota Yacht Club’s $13M expansion adds an 8,000-sq-ft wellness center, upgraded outdoor dining, and pickleball — boosting nearby waterfront home appeal.
Sarasota County Rowing Club Brings Home 13 Golds at USRowing Masters Nationals
The Sarasota County Rowing Club just made a national splash at the USRowing Masters National Championships, bringing home 28 total medals.
What Is Benderson Park’s New Sports Facility?
Sarasota County and Benderson are funding a $60M–$70M, 85,000-sq-ft indoor sports and boathouse complex at Nathan Benderson Park, lifting nearby values.
Is Lakewood Ranch Really America’s #1 Community?
Yes — Lakewood Ranch has led RCLCO’s national rankings for over a decade. The 33,000-acre community spans Sarasota and Manatee from mid-$300Ks to $2M+.
