Café Barbosso is a high-energy “New York-style” Italian-American eatery that blends culinary skill with a vibrant arts scene. The Culinary Experience The menu, overseen by Chef Shawn Cahall, focuses on authentic, bold flavors that range from traditional “red sauce” classics to inventive specials. Signature Dishes: Popular favorites include the 10-layer eggplant, slow-simmered Sunday sauce, and the Grandma’s Meatballs. Creative Italian: You’ll […]
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Check Scheme Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota newspaper, magazine, news events: In February 2026, residents of Lakewood Ranch, Florida , were warned of a widespread “check washing” scheme targeting the community’s mail. Thieves have been stealing checks from mailboxes, using chemicals to erase the ink, and rewriting them for significantly higher amounts or to new payees. Key Details of the Scheme The Method: Criminals […]
Judge rejects challenge to controversial Siesta Key land swap
Sarasota newspaper, magazine, news events Judge rejects challenge to controversial Siesta Key land swap Published On: February 20, 2026 5:45 amLast Updated: February 19, 2026 3:17 pm By: Derek Gilliam | Suncoast Searchlight A judge this week rejected a last-ditch effort to unwind a controversial Siesta Key land deal, clearing the way for a home to be […]
Will Florida Real Estate Taxes Drop by 50%
Sarasota newspaper, magazine, news events: Editors Note: An analysis of our tax bill shows that if this passes real estate taxes may drop by just under 50% as school taxes will not be affected. Read through to see the possible impacts. The Florida House has passed a proposal (HJR 203) to eliminate non-school property […]
Will Sarasota County Drop the Ball, Again, Or?
Sarasota newspaper/magazine news events: Editor’s Note: When Gulf Gate was developed, Sarasota County approved a 24″ drainage pipe for that development when the specs called for it to be a 48″ pipe. The flooding of homes that succeeded that error was horrendous. On top of that, the county assessed the GG area residents $1.2 million […]
American Vintage Markets Sarasota – 80 exhibits
The Treasure Hunt Returns: American Vintage Markets Brings Curated Charm to Sarasota In an era of mass-produced goods and overnight shipping, there is a growing movement toward the soulful, the storied, and the handmade. This February, Sarasota residents will have the chance to step away from the big-box stores and into a world of curated […]
SMH Cardio Ranked Top 50 Nationwide
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Ranks Among Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recognized among the nation’s “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals®” in an independent quality analysis provided by Premier Inc. and published in Modern Healthcare today. The prestigious list, shared during American Heart Month, is based on an analysis of publicly available data from […]
Orioles Sarasota Spring Training
Orioles Announce 2026 Spring Training Schedule The Orioles today announced their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule, which is slated to begin Friday, February 20, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. against the New York Yankees. The club’s 2026 spring schedule features 17 home games, including nine home games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Orioles […]
State Stripping Local Home Rule To Benefit Developers
In 2025 and early 2026, Florida lawmakers passed and considered several significant bills that restrict “home rule”—the authority of local governments to manage growth and development. Key Legislation Restricting Home Rule Senate Bill 180 (SB 180): Passed in 2025, this law prevents cities and counties from enacting any development regulations seen as “more restrictive or burdensome” […]
Florida bill would give Benderson Development its own taxing district at UTC
Benderson Development wants its own taxing district at UTC Published On: January 16, 2026 5:30 am Last Updated: January 15, 2026 9:18 pm By: Derek Gilliam | Suncoast Searchlight and Christian Casale, Sarasota Herald-Tribune A new bill in the Florida House would turn the University Town Center into a special government district and give one of the region’s […]
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