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Freeze Frame

Inside Sarasota’s Massive New HL Asian Market

The 23-aisle market is teeming with products ranging from cookware to snacks, live seafood and hard-to-find sauces, plus an enormous produce section. Read More »

Glazed and Amused

Peachey’s Baking Co. Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar in The Landings

The popular doughnnuts—formerly a seasonal treat—are now available (almost) all the time. Rejoice! Read More »

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Call your mother

How 87-Year-Old Pat Seftel Went Viral

Seftel has become an unlikely icon because her son, award-winning filmmaker and director Joshua Seftel, regularly shares their FaceTime conversations on “CBS News Sunday Morning.” Read More »

Going Down

City Commissioners Uphold Appeal to Halt the 327-Foot Obsidian Condo Project

The commission cited incompatibility with city standards in a vote following extensive public opposition. Read More »

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Citizen Hyde

Everyone Hates Martin Hyde, and He Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

Perpetual candidate Martin Hyde is a lightning rod for controversy. Read More »

Beachy Keen

Siesta Beach Named One of ‘World’s 50 Best Beaches’

After a catastrophic hurricane season, the beach received international recognition for its white quartz sand, calm water and more. Read More »

Espresso Bicycle Repairs – Your One-Stop Destination for Premium Bikes, Rentals & More

Discover the bike shop that goes the extra mile—so you can too. Read More »