The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Sarasota’s Tamiami Trail Upgrade

  There’s a new kind of cozy coming to downtown Sarasota—and it purrs. 🐾 Katy’s Cat Café is now open in the Rosemary District. ☕ Sip locally roasted coffee while lounging with adoptable rescue cats. 🏡 Over 30 cats found homes during their soft launch alone! This place is about community, compassion, and creating feel-good…

  Starting October 1st, daily admission to Warm Mineral Springs in North Port is going up: • Locals will pay $15 (up from $8) • Non-residents: $25 • Seniors still get discounted rates Why the change? Sarasota County — now the full-time operator — says it’s about managing upkeep, maintaining this treasured space, and meeting…

  Sarasota just greenlit a game-changing new development: 📍 An 85,000-square-foot indoor sports arena is coming to Nathan Benderson Park. Here’s what it includes: 🏀 Basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts 🎭 A performance venue 🚤 A new boathouse 💡 Backed by a public-private partnership with Benderson DevelopmentBeyond sports, this adds serious value to our local…

  Jewfish Key is seeing a surge of activity—music, engines, and festive sandbar energy. While visitors enjoy the scene, local residents are raising concerns about the persistent noise. With more patrols being considered, the town is navigating a tough balance between public enjoyment and private peace. 📍 What happens when coastal charm meets conflicting interests?…

  Ultimate Guide to Lido Key: A Top Fall Vacation Destination! Discover why Lido Key is making headlines and set to transform Florida’s tourism dynamics this fall. Our guide includes all you need to know about the latest travel trends and what makes the Sarasota Keys unmissable this season! Explore the impact of a 327%…

  Hey y’all, Michael here with your local lifestyle + real estate pulse from the bay. The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has anchored Sarasota since the 1970s. But after Hurricane Milton, it sustained $7–10 million in damage—and bigger decisions are looming. 🛠️ The city’s Purple Ribbon Panel recommends short-term fixes to keep it…