Although there are a number of restaurants on St. Armands Circle, Contributor Jack Littman-Quinn does not immediately think of it as a destination for authentic ethnic food. So when La Malinche opened, Jack decided to put the Mexican restaurant to the test.

Last Sunday, Sarasota played host to the “largest and coolest” electric vehicle (EV) event the city has ever seen! Following the quietest automobile parade imaginable in downtown Sarasota, local EV owners, green technology enthusiasts and car lovers all convened on beautiful St. Armands Circle to take part in the EV expo, which featured new charging stations, live music and all sorts of eco-tech exhibits. Check out the video recap below.  – Videography by McFadden Creative.

Whenever the Caragiulo name is attached to a new restaurant, there is no such thing as a “quiet opening.” Such was the case with Owen’s Fish Camp, Nancy’s BBQ and most recently Shore Diner. Why such an immediate response from the public? It is not because of the grand opening fanfare — there is none — nor the saturation of ads with discount coupons, which are non-existent. This gushing public desire comes from the anticipation and expectation of a great dining experience in a new Caragiulo restaurant. Pent-up demand, created and cultivated [...]

Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend! Kirsten has the best tips on where to chow down on tacos and sip margaritas on Saturday, but the fun doesn’t stop there … you can check out the music in Lakewood Ranch tonight, the fancy cars on St. Armands on Saturday, and also some punk rock fashion at Pastimes Pub. Ándale! Something catch your fancy? Here are links to Kirsten’s mentionables: – Lakewood Ranch’s Music on Main, feat. SoulRCoaster – Classic Corvettes on the Circle -Young Professionals Group/Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce/Brighthouse Networks [...]

Mardi Gras! Birthdays! Exotic cars! LGBTQ potlucks! Rock and roll! And a really cute giggle at 2:02. All this and more in store for you in today’s weekend preview from our darling hostess, Kirsten Sponseller. Come back and see us on Tuesday for the video recap!