Want to take a water taxi across Sarasota Bay? You might be waiting awhile.

Design for water transit across Sarasota Bay has reached the 30% stage as dock site selection at Bayfront and Ken Thompson parks defines terminal locations.

(Top) the proposed water taxi dock location and design at Ken Thompson and (bottom) at Bayfront Park next to O'Leary's Tiki Bar, which would also be the overnight parking location for the vessels.
Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Tania Castroverde Moskalenko (center) has built a staff of 17, including these members of the team.
  • June 18, 2026
Arts organization leader's emphasis on inclusiveness forged in resilience
Denise Kowal and Bill Baranowski work on the infiorata.
  • June 18, 2026
Volunteers work together to create the first floral carpet by a Sarasota team

Business

Work was underway along Madison Drive at Boulevard of the Presidents in late May.
  • June 18, 2026
St. Armands landlord formally applies for Shore restaurant remake work
Diane DelloRusso, who has worked in the jewelry business for 36 years and been a longtime manager at Jewelry by Cole, said she believes customers will appreciate the new St. Armands Jewelry store with its blend of classic and contemporary styles. She came out of retirement to assist with the transition and can't wait for longtime patrons to see the boutique's new look.
  • June 16, 2026
Two new shops coming to St. Armands Circle
Silas and Josh Stacy stand amid their collection.
  • June 4, 2026
Father and 7-year-old son get into the business of trading Pokémon cards
University Town Center is poised to welcome more than a dozen new tenants, Ikea this summer to Dick's House of Sport in 2027.
  • June 3, 2026
13 new retailers, eateries coming to University Town Center
Jolanta Bremer received the award of the 2026 Queen Helen.
  • June 16, 2026
Attendees get into costume as Mrs. Roper at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime
Shimon Otsuka joins fans in cheering.
  • June 15, 2026
Hundreds of attendees gather for FIFA World Cup watch party at The Bay
Liz Chappell, DJ and Maddie Lessig
  • June 10, 2026
Camp Shriver creates place of connection for disabled athletes
Amy Snider and Julie Waters bring some ribbon energy to the dance floor.
  • June 8, 2026
Silver Pride draws nearly 1,000 in its celebration of older LGBTQ+ adults
Daniel Bitter, 7, tosses the lasso.
  • June 7, 2026
Campers at Sarasota City YMCA try their hand at throwing a lasso
Cole Ralston and Aether Baskin enjoy the con experience.
  • June 7, 2026
SRQCon brings pop culture fans together at Selby Library
Rabbi Michael Shefrin meets Colby.
  • May 30, 2026
Temple Emanu-El celebrates the joy of pets with Blessing of the Animals
Darrell Butler, the chief veterans service officer with Sarasota County, serves as emcee.
  • May 25, 2026
Sarasota residents honor sacrifices at Memorial Day Parade
Emerson Lepper greets Principal Ben Hopper.
  • May 23, 2026
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrates graduates' new horizons
Daniel Sanchez, Christopher Schrum and Griffin Shay head onto the field.
  • May 19, 2026
Another record graduation rate at Sarasota High School
Students toss their caps as the status of graduation is conferred.
  • May 19, 2026
Riverview High School students take the next step
Anesha Green (center) celebrates with her mother, Shemere Green, and father, Cedric Green.
  • May 19, 2026
Booker High School celebrates hundreds of seniors