Sarasota newspaper News Events https://www.westcoastblacktheatre.org/ Paradise Blue January 7 – February 8, 2026 Paradise Blue is a gripping drama by Dominique Morisseau, set in 1949 in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Gifted trumpet player Blue contemplates selling Paradise, his once-vibrant jazz club to shake free of the demons of his past and better his life. But in […]
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Tourism Down 7.5% – 2025
Sarasota News Events: Sarasota tourism in October 2025 continued a downward trend compared to the previous year, with a decline in visitor numbers and spending. While average hotel room rates increased, the number of room nights sold and overall direct visitor expenditures decreased, with the year-to-date visitor count down about 7.5% from 2024. Key performance indicators […]
October Real Estate Report 2025: Up 29%
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its October 2025 real estate market report, offering a detailed look at post-hurricane recovery trends across the region. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties posted a strong year-over-year rebound in October, one year after Hurricane Milton disrupted […]
Sarasota Ponzi Schemers Too Good to Be True
Sarasota has been the location of several significant Ponzi schemes. Notorious cases have involved operators who defrauded investors out of millions of dollars by promising high returns and using new investor funds to pay existing ones. Below is a list of some of the notable Ponzi schemes associated with the Sarasota area: Michael J. DaCorta […]
Venice Shark Tooth Capital 45 Types
A recent peer-reviewed study has documented at least 45 different species of fossil sharks and rays off the coast of Venice, Florida. This discovery confirms the area’s reputation as the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World” and represents the most diverse fossil assemblage of its kind found in Florida. Key Details of the Discovery Location: The fossils were […]
Historic Turtle Nesting 2025
Sarasota News Events Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented a historic nesting season in 2025, with 5,735 total nests recorded along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches, from Longboat Key to Venice. This marks the highest number of nests ever recorded in Mote’s 43-year monitoring history, far surpassing 2024’s 4,369 nests. Loggerhead […]
Eliminate RE taxes: DeSantis
Sarasota News Events: As of November 2025, there is no single new, fully enacted “DeSantis homestead exemption” law that changes the base exemption amount statewide. However, Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed plans for significant property tax relief, and a minor change to the existing exemption amount for 2025 was made due to a voter-approved amendment. […]
Big Waters Land Trust Protects 13 New Acres
Sarasota News Events: Big Waters Land Trust Announces Permanent Protection of 13 Acres Adjacent to Crane Park in Manatee County Big Waters Land Trust is thrilled to announce the permanent protection of 13 acres of land adjacent to Crane Park on the Myakka River in Manatee County. This newly conserved property expands public access and […]
Local Real Estate Report September 2025
Sarasota News Events: Featured Photo is of Red Hawk Reserve, 152 homes, gated with lakes. SEPTEMBER 2025 REAL ESTATE REPORT The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its September 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing […]
Lido Beach Resort * Aweseome
Sarasota News: We just visited the Lido Beach Resort for a few-day staycation. It was wonderful! The facility and staff are amazing! Lido Key, just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, has long held a place in people’s imagination: white sands, warm Gulf water, breezy palms, and that languid, old-Florida charm. Lido Beach itself has […]
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