Travel & Outdoors

Moon Magic

Photo of the Week: Beneath the Hunter’s Moon

"Viewed from Lido Shores, the moon appeared almost perfectly positioned above the downtown buildings, creating a striking nighttime portrait of Sarasota," says photographer Damon Powers.

10/30/2026 By Damon Powers

Star Power

Photo of the Week: Not All Stars Belong in the Sky

Damon Powers captures a starfish that's ready for its close-up.

10/23/2026 By Damon Powers

Magnificent Midnight Pass

Photo of the Week: Midnight Pass, October 2026

Two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton forced open Midnight Pass, photographer Damon Powers checks in.

10/16/2026 By Damon Powers

Best of Sarasota

Announcing the Best of Sarasota 2026!

We've been celebrating the best city in the world for 35 years.

10/15/2026

The Calm Before the Storm

Photo of the Week: Sunset Over the Ringling Bridge

Even the places we pass every day can become extraordinary in the right light.

10/09/2026 By Damon Powers

Monster Mash

Photo of the Week: Lights at Spooky Point

Spooky season is here.

10/02/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

Article

Photo of the Week: Between Sunset and Storm

Damon Powers captures lightning breaking through the clouds after a colorful sunset.

09/25/2026 By Damon Powers

Family Matters

Nearly 18 Years After She Was Rescued From Siesta Key, Ginger the Bottlenose Dolphin Is Now a Grandmother

Ginger's granddaughter gives researchers a rare glimpse at the long-term impact of wildlife rehabilitation.

09/21/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Color Correction

Photo of the Week: Venice Beach Under a Burning Sky

A powerful storm off the coast catches the setting sun and fills the sky with intense shades of orange, red and gold.

09/18/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

Night Lights

Photo of the Week: Sarasota After Dark

"From above, you can really see just how beautiful and vibrant Sarasota is at night," says photographer Damon Powers.

09/10/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

Preview

Selby Gardens Announces 2026-27 Programming

The gardens will open its 2026 Orchid Show next month with an installation by artist Christian Sampson. Plus: a multi-sensory tribute to poet Emily Dickinson, a performance by Patti Smith, and more.

09/10/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Local Love

Venice, Anna Maria Named to World Atlas' 'Most Breathtaking Towns in Florida' List

Anna Maria was highlighted for its relaxed Old Florida vibes and Venice for its excellent shark tooth hunting, among other reasons.

09/08/2026 By Megan McDonald

Flash Dance

Photo of the Week: Sunset Lightning Over Lido Beach

Damon Powers captured a natural phenomenon on Lido Beach this week.

09/04/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

Made in Sarasota

Calcutta Marine Builds Its Bespoke Boats Right Here in Sarasota

The company, known for its Catamarans, also acquired Sarasota-based Andros Boatworks in April.

09/03/2026 By Megan McDonald

Wild Side

Have You Seen This Lizard?

The Peter's rock agama loves Sarasota's frying-pan conditions.

09/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

Goodnight, Moon

Photo of the Week: Lunar Eclipse Over Sarasota

Every hour, for the full five-hour span of the eclipse, Powers took an image of the moon.

08/28/2026 By Damon Powers

Neighborhood Guide

How to Spend a Summer Weekend in the Rosemary Art & Design District

North of downtown, this walkable neighborhood is gentrifying fast, but it still feels like a rooted community. Here’s how to spend a hot summer weekend there.

08/28/2026 By Matthew Gutierrez