New College Ranks No. 1 Liberal Arts School in Florida
Niche's 2027 college rankings place New College of Florida at the top of the state's liberal arts colleges.
Sarasota Lifestyle News
Lifestyle in Sarasota runs on cultural trends, family dynamics, home life, hobbies and shopping, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting looks at the daily choices that define how life takes shape in the area.
Education
New College Seeks $47.5M Borrowing Authority
The Sarasota college must arrange financing for debt tied to the former USF Sarasota-Manatee campus by Dec. 31.
Pets
Akita Rescue Society Makes Rome Available for Adoption
The three-year-old Akita is currently looking for a new home through the Florida-based rescue organization.
Culture
Live Poll
Do you believe local cultural centers are essential for your community's identity?
Sarasota to Host Black JoyFest at Historic Reid House
The Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition will launch events celebrating the house centennial this November.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you regularly shop at a local farmers market on weekends?
Sarasota Farmers Market Ranks First Nationally
The Saturday market earned the top spot in the 2026 America's Farmers Market Celebration People's Choice rankings based on public voting.
Real Estate
Live Poll
Should your community prioritize new high-density housing projects over the preservation of local historic buildings?
Sarasota to Review Proposed 18-Story Downtown Tower
A community workshop is set for November 4 to discuss a new high-rise project slated for South Orange Avenue.
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This section follows cultural shifts, family traditions, home and hobby interests, and consumer habits. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Interest in residential aesthetics and domestic activities often rises during seasonal transitions. Economic factors and changing daily schedules are the primary drivers of these shifts in routine.