Sarasota Scene Magazine

08/11/2025

2024/2025 Social Season Wrap-Up

Here’s a look back at the best events from the past social season. https://bit.ly/410J2a7

08/07/2025

Summer Vibes: Coastal Fashion from Local Boutiques

Featuring looks from Foxy Lady Sarasota, Darci, and Wearable Art

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08/01/2025

At Senior Friendship Centers (SFC), joy is at the heart of everything it does. What began in Sarasota County over five decades ago now benefits tens of thousands of adults 55 or better. The packed calendar of events gives Sarasota’s aging population the chance to build and maintain social connections, feel more engaged with the world around them, and share in the joy of companionship.

Education Matters | Finding Joy Through the Journey of Aging at Senior Friendship Centers

In the summer issue of Sarasota Scene. Read it here! https://bit.ly/45ao4qt

07/29/2025

Florida’s seagrasses are disappearing and their absence jeopardizes the stability of entire coastal ecosystems. Mote Marine Laboratory is leading an unprecedented, science-driven effort to restore what’s been lost.

Mote Marine Laboratory Advances Seagrass Restoration Across Florida https://bit.ly/4l15M0I

07/28/2025

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July 28, 2025 | Sarasota Artistic director and principal conductor Victor DeRenzi and general director Richard Russell are pleased to announce the cast for the 2025/2026 season, the company’s 67th and the centennial of the historic Sarasota Opera House. The Fall season features the return of the F...

07/22/2025

Golden Years in Paradise: Resort-Style Living Thrives in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch has long stood out as one of the most thoughtfully designed master-planned communities in the country. With scenic parks, walkable town centers, and a strong emphasis on health and wellness, it offers something for every generation. But a quieter, transformative trend is emerging—resort-style living designed specifically for retirees and active adults. This wave of lifestyle-driven communities is redefining what modern retirement can look like. https://bit.ly/4eXI3gw

07/21/2025

The Beauty of Nature: Big Waters Land Trust’s Sixth Annual Summer Photo Contest

Sarasota Scene is delighted to feature the juried selections and winners of Big Waters Land Trust’s (formerly Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast) sixth annual Summer Photo Contest.

To celebrate nature and connect more people to the great outdoors, each year the nonprofit invites photographers of all ages and experience levels to submit their original work showcasing the beauty of natural Florida to its online Summer Photo Contest. This year’s competition is proudly sponsored by Sarasota Scene. More here--> https://bit.ly/3UluwWy

Shown: In Love with the Land: Telegraph Swamp Cypress by Ethan Coyle

07/18/2025

Women in Philanthropy
July 16 Salon

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07/17/2025

When it comes to luxury retirement living, the services, amenities, views and location of Sarasota Bay Club are hard to beat. Its success, stellar reputation and popularity are as strong today as they were when it first opened its doors to its first residents 25 years ago. The story of its founding and the rich history of Sarasota Bay Club and its beautiful 11-acre property is one we at Sarasota Scene honor, and its milestone anniversary is one we proudly celebrate.

Sarasota Bay Club: Celebrating 25 YearsOf Luxury Waterfront Senior Living https://bit.ly/411EQH1

07/15/2025

We highlight the best of the social season and pay homage to a great family’s vision in Scene’s July/August issue.

Read it here! https://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/

07/09/2025

Wander Luxe: Elite Escapes from Around the World

Always wanted to see the magnificent Northern Lights? Perhaps a quieter spot on the beautiful Amalfi Coast calls you. Or just maybe a remote retreat is your thing. Whichever incredible experience you choose, you are destined to enjoy yourself at these elite properties and create lifelong memories for you and yours.

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07/07/2025

Sloane Bellante’s thoughtful narrative of how she came to open SQUEEZE Massage teems with enough incidental jokes to amuse a boatful of dads. However, in describing the knots she’s sensitively smoothed to bring this new massage experience to Sarasota, it’s very clear she doesn’t take her new endeavor lightly.

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