Retail leasing activity is on the rise in downtown Sarasota, with new tenants securing storefronts along Main Street, Palm Avenue, and Lemon Avenue. This revitalization includes various retail categories such as fashion, specialty food, wellness, and home furnishings.

The annual First Sarasota Freedom Celebration is happening today at 9:30 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. at First Sarasota, 1661 Main St, Sarasota, FL. The event celebrates freedom, honors active military and veterans, and includes a prayer for spiritual awakening.

Businesses in Sarasota are urged to prioritize resilience and preparedness as hurricane season approaches.

Choral Artists of Sarasota, celebrating its 46th season, is merging with Via Nova Chorale to continue its legacy of artistic excellence and community-centered programming.

Early results from Savor Sarasota, the county’s summer dining initiative, indicate that participating restaurants generated $1.2 million in revenue. The program, which ran from June 1 to 20, featured fixed-price menus to drive traffic during a typically slow period for business.

Visitors to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium are packing the house to pay their final visits before the City Island arm of Mote closes.

New College of Florida has been awarded a $2.5 million gift from the DSF Charitable Foundation to fund the design, construction, and long-term preservation of its new Contemplation and Education Center.

10th Annual SRQ Women Who Roar Luncheon: The event will honor local women leaders with the 2025 Leadership Circle inductions and feature a PopUp event.

The third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival is happening on June 22, 2025, at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe campus, featuring live performances, art displays, short films, and a free jazz concert.

The redevelopment of the vacant Winn-Dixie site at Midtown Plaza into a mixed-use project has begun its run through city approval. This project aims to revitalize the area and bring new development to the community.