With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this buddha does not look like the ...

Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton—which caused catastrophic damage, tearing roofs off buildings and slamming sand and floodwaters into homes across the region over a two-week period in September ...

Since all that construction on Tamiami Trail just north of downtown Sarasota took hold, I’ve favored its north-south traveling counterpart just one block east. Cocoanut Avenue is now my trusty go-to ...