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Here's a Handy List of You-Pick Berry Farms to Visit Right Now

6 days ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

We’d be remiss not to say how much we miss Albritton’s Farm right now—it was one of our favorite local you-pick farms, and we miss stuffing our face with juicy, ripe blueberries. Still, springtime in Florida brings a bounty of fresh produce, and there's no better way to enjoy it than by visiting the area's you-pick farms.
Here's a Handy List of You-Pick Farms to Visit Right Now

6 days ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

Springtime in Florida brings a bounty of fresh produce, and there's no better way to enjoy it than by visiting the area's you-pick farms. From strawberries and blueberries to sunflowers and vegetables, local farms invite families and food enthusiasts alike to experience the joy of harvesting their own seasonal delights. Many also offer kid-friendly activities, like playgrounds and animal-petting areas, and sell homemade goods like jams, jellies, honey and fresh-baked treats.
Inside a $24.95 Million Waterfront Mansion on Longboat Key

1 week ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

In Sarasota and Manatee Counties, home inventory has risen significantly, with a 64.6 percent increase in inventory for single-family homes and a 91 percent increase in inventory for townhomes and condos across both counties since the first quarter of 2023. And recently, local price drops have also garnered national attention.
Scenes From Today's 'Freedom Fest' in Downtown Sarasota

1 week ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

Downtown Sarasota hosted Freedom Fest at Five Points Park today, drawing an estimated 100 attendees advocating for "medical freedom" and expressing vocal opposition to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is in town to give two talks at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The event featured live music, speeches and outreach from local anti-vaccine advocates and conservativecommunity leaders.
Barancik Foundation CEO Teri Hansen on Her Decision to Retire, What She's Most Proud of and What Comes Next

1 week ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

In a place where beach sunsets blend with civic culture, one name has been woven into the region’s philanthropic fabric for decades: Teri Hansen. As chief executive officer of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, Hansen has spent the past decade crafting more than a legacy—she has built a blueprint.
The Sarasota Film Festival Honors the Creator and Star of 'Godfather of Harlem'

2 weeks ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kay Kipling

As the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival heads into its closing weekend, it’s welcoming to town two creatives involved with the same show: Chris Brancato, executive producer and creator of the MGM+ show Godfather of Harlem, and a new star of the show’s fourth season, Rome Flynn, playing new-to-town real-life drug lord Frank Lucas.
New Developments Shape Englewood’s Growing Housing Market

2 weeks ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

Against a backdrop of falling home prices and rising inventory throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, a new master-planned community in Englewood is taking shape. BeachWalk by DiVosta, a luxury residential development located roughly three miles from Manasota Beach, will ultimately comprise roughly 1,600 homes once completed. As of early 2025, more than 580 units have been sold, with more than 500 already occupied.
A Sarasota Family Is Helping Fund Breakthroughs in Cancer Vaccine Research

2 weeks ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Kim Doleatto

It seems inconceivable: a vaccine that can teach the immune system to attack nefarious cancer cells. Even breast cancer survivor Kristen Dahlgren, who reported on health topics during her time as an NBC correspondent, hadn’t heard of cancer vaccines. But now she’s using her reach and influence as a bullhorn to spread word about the research behind them, and help from an old friend is amplifying the call.
The Wait for Peking Duck at Rainbow Island Chinese Is So Worth It

2 weeks ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Lauren Jackson

When you walk into Bradenton’s Rainbow Island Chinese, you may think it’s another average takeout spot, with its eight tiny tables and stock photos of Chinese American dishes. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll discover a treasure trove of Chinese specialities. Chief among them is a Peking duck that you have to order ahead of time for a Sunday pickup. Call between Wednesday and Friday to reserve your bird, and thank us after you take your first bite of crisp, crackling bronze skin.
Tyni Lazzaro’s Brooklyn Boutique Brings Big-City Fashion to Downtown Sarasota

2 weeks ago | sarasotamagazine.com | Elizabeth Djinis

Tyni Lazzaro was raised in Brooklyn, and in her early 20s, she worked at high-end retail stores in New York City like Barneys New York and Wolford. There, she began taking notes, thinking, “In my own place, I would do this.” Lazzaro’s family moved to Sarasota 17 years ago, and when she eventually followed suit, it was here that her retail dreams came to life.