Manatee–Sarasota

Lesley Dwyer
March 7, 2026

East Manatee bee, berry farms hustle to survive historic cold snap

Two Myakka City farms experienced little to no losses. But it wasn't easy.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
March 7, 2026

Bankrupt Saks Fifth Avenue to close Sarasota-UTC store

A Saks has been in the Sarasota-Manatee market for at least three decades.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
March 7, 2026

Sarasota property near SMH listed for $25 million

The 3.4-acre parcel on Tamiami Trail includes the former Baymont by Wyndham hotel and a 13,500-square-foot retail building.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King and Mark Gordon
March 6, 2026

Waves Boat & Social Club recharts course with Stickney sale pending

Sarasota County officials call the Stickney Point property they intend to buy for $18 million a gem of an opportunity for all residents. Current tenants see the deal as disruptive chaos.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
March 6, 2026

Nordstrom Rack sets Sarasota store opening date

The discount retailer will welcome customers to its new Sarasota shop this March.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
March 6, 2026

Despite store closures, there's hope for retail in 2026

Tariff-driven economic turmoil that's partially led to a heavy stream of store closings has an entrepreneurial flip side: opportunity.

Florida

By Kevin Gillen – Synovus Bank
March 6, 2026

Sarasota’s Got Talent: Job Creation Fuels a New Cycle of Investment in our Region

Sarasota's current 'job boom' is helping to shape the region.

Manatee-Sarasota

From Love Bugs to Local Love: Every Wash Makes a Difference

With 18 Gulf Coast exterior express car wash locations, Tommy’s Express helps Floridians keep their vehicles clean while strengthening the communities it serves.