The Cost of Living in Paradise

The best of South sarasota County. Plus, boating fever.

In this issue:

Arts & Entertainment

Hoops Hero

Wes Meltzer Helps Keep Older Guys in the Game

For the past 17 years, no one has played a larger role or commanded more respect in adult basketball in South County.

03/01/2017 By Kim Hackett

Eat & Drink

Table Talk

Robbi's Reef Offers Seafood and Smoke

More offerings and space at the new Robbi’s Reef.

03/01/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

8 Great

8 Al Fresco Favorites

Outdoor dining spots we love.

03/01/2017 By Su Byron

Private Lives

Venice Mayor John Holic Cooks Up a Busy Life

Venice Mayor John Holic is also a master barbecue cook.

03/01/2017 By Ilene Denton

Fashion & Shopping

Spring Forward

Fresh New Shopping Finds

Skip into the season with these four fab finds.

03/01/2017 By Alicia King Robinson

News & Profiles

Flashback

Flashback: 1927 Airport

Venice's first airport was humble.

03/01/2017

From the Editor

From the Editor: Venice's Hot Neighborhoods

Spring fever hits early.

03/01/2017 By Kay Kipling

Real Estate & Housing

My Venice

We Ask Venetians Why They Moved Here

5 Venetians on their decisions to move to paradise.

03/01/2017 By Pam Johnson

Modern Love

Inside a Quintet of Midcentury Gems in Venezia Park

A recent tour of five of the finest, presented by the Sarasota Architectural Foundation, opened our eyes to their many pleasures.

03/01/2017 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate

The Cost of Paradise

From $10 million to $200,000, here's what your money buys right now.

03/01/2017 By Robert Plunket

Travel & Outdoors

Coastal Classics

Meet Mullet, a Noisy Fish Known for Leaping into the Air

Mullet make a lot of noise along Southwest Florida shores.

03/07/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Essential Info

Essential Info for Enjoying Lemon Bay Park

This South County natural gem offers 210 acres of waterfront serenity.

03/01/2017 By Hannah Wallace