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Doug Baker and Lauren Crist’s Riverfront Estate Merges Wild Old Florida With Timeless Style

23 hours ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

There’s a house in Manatee County where it seems time passes more slowly or pauses altogether. Tucked away on 30 acres along the Manatee River, the home shows off crisp Cape Dutch-inspired architecture, sprawling wilderness and a garden so lush it feels as if Mother Nature naps there. This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle. When Doug Baker and his wife Lauren Crist found the property six years ago, it was exactly what they were looking for.
The Best Doughnuts in Sarasota

1 day ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Megan McDonald |Megan Mcdonald |Lauren Jackson

We dare you not to polish off a whole bag of Meaney’s Mini Donuts in one sitting—these light, almost beignet-like little treats are totally addictive. Best bet: the strawberry cheesecake, featuring cream cheese frosting topped with strawberry jam. 201 Canal Drive, Siesta Key; 382 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota If you’ve never experienced Gold Star Donuts before, you can expect a broad selection of classic flavors done just right.
Here's Who’s Moving to and Leaving Our Region

1 day ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

In a region known for its beaches and arts scene, Sarasota and Manatee counties have become a growing migration destination in Florida. But behind headlines about soaring home prices—a little less lately, but still—and packed airport arrivals lies a more nuanced question: Who is coming here and who is leaving? It's nothing new. We've written about the region's pandemic-era popularity many times over the last several years. But new data offers a broader look at the latest numbers.
Meet Three Local Doctors With Unusual Hobbies

2 days ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Cooper Levey-Baker |Kim Doleatto

Dr. Charles Stewart Flies High on His Wing Foil If you’ve heard of an activity that takes place in the ocean, chances are Dr. Charles Stewart, an orthopedic surgeon with Sarasota’s Sforzo Dillingham Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine, has given it a shot.
As Historic Homes Give Way to New Construction, This 1925 Cottage in Arlinton Park Remains

3 days ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

In a Sarasota neighborhood where the past often stands little chance against the big, often boxy future, 1679 Arlington Street still holds its ground. The 1925 Florida bungalow sits among a dense canopy of mature trees and plants, its screened front porch observing the march of development as teardowns clear the way for high and wide new builds in the coveted West of Trail neighborhood.
As Historic Homes Give Way to New Construction, This 1925 West of Trail Cottage Remains

3 days ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

In a Sarasota neighborhood where the past often stands little chance against the big, often boxy future, 1679 Arlington Street still holds its ground. The 1925 Florida bungalow sits among a dense canopy of mature trees and plants, its screened front porch observing the march of development as teardowns clear the way for high and wide new builds in the coveted West of Trail neighborhood.
At Simply Jo’s Boutique, Joanna Brewer Stocks Designer Items Tailor-Made for Coastal Living

6 days ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Elizabeth Djinis

Simply Jo’s Boutique opened in November 2023 on upper Main Street—a stretch of downtown that’s been transformed by the addition of the Aster & Links apartment complex and a new Sprouts grocery store. Location aside, 38-year-old Joanna Brewer has determined that many of her customers find the store through word-of-mouth. She’s earned that repeat clientele thanks to her clear vision for the store, which, she says, is to offer “quality designer pieces” for all age ranges.
With Help From Sarasota’s Eternal Reefs, Astronaut Mary Cleave Was Laid to Rest in the Gulf of Mexico This Spring

6 days ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Lauren Jackson

In the 1980s, astronaut Mary Cleave flew into outer space twice aboard NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis, spending a total of 10 days and 22 hours in space and traveling a total of 3.9 million miles above Earth. Today, she rests at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, in an artificial reef cast using a mix of concrete and her cremated remains.
With a New Terminal, New Businesses and Lots of Wealthy Travelers, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Is Soaring

1 week ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

Traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is soaring, bringing in new businesses and jetsetters. Let's look back at the old airport—and ahead to its high-flying future.
Some People Buy a Car and Call It Freedom. Jesse Biter Bought a Jet.

1 week ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

When Jesse Biter decided to buy a plane, he didn't opt for a hulking, gold-plated palace in the sky. Instead, he chose a sharp-nosed Embraer Phenom 100 that he calls his “Suburban in the sky.” And while he can easily rattle off its specs (eight seats, 41,000-foot cruising altitude, top speed of 450 miles per hour), Biter would rather talk about how flying himself to a Magic game in Orlando beats I-4 traffic, or why nothing orange is ever allowed on board.