SRQ MEDIA

Oct 19

JUST DO IT | Meet Benjamin R. Hanan, a Sarasota native dedicated to giving back through leadership, philanthropy and community service. As an SRQ Magazine December 2025 Good Hero, Hanan reminds us that making a difference starts with heart.

Oct 19

2027 HOME OF THE YEAR | Calling all home & design professionals! The 2027 SRQ Home of the Year Competition is officially OPEN for submissions! SRQ Magazine invites local architects, builders, interior designers and landscape architects to showcase their most exceptional residential projects in this...Read more

2027 HOME OF THE YEAR | Calling all home & design professionals! The 2027 SRQ Home of the Year Competition is officially OPEN for submissions! SRQ Magazine invites local architects, builders, interior designers and landscape architects to showcase their most exceptional residential projects in this year's competition. From breathtaking interiors to innovative architecture and outdoor living spaces, we're celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship and vision shaping our region's homes. A distinguished panel of out-of-market judges will recognize outstanding projects with Platinum, Gold and Silver awards, with winners featured in the March 2027 issue of SRQ Magazine! ENTER YOUR PROJECT AT SRQMAG.COM/HOTY. Submission Deadline: November 4, 2026 Late Submission Deadline: November 18, 2026

Oct 18

From her Coconut Treehouse Studio on Siesta Key, artist Lauren Marshall brings the beauty of coastal living to life through her distinctive coastal impressionism style. A Ringling College of Art and Design alum, Marshall draws inspiration from her surroundings, family history and love of country, bl...Read more

From her Coconut Treehouse Studio on Siesta Key, artist Lauren Marshall brings the beauty of coastal living to life through her distinctive coastal impressionism style. A Ringling College of Art and Design alum, Marshall draws inspiration from her surroundings, family history and love of country, blending vibrant colors with meaningful stories in her work.

Oct 15

THE LONG PULL | Nathan Benderson Park serves as the perfect venue for competitive rowing athletes. The lake itself is designed specifically for events just like this, with the water unperturbed by current or wake and visibility bountiful from the surrounding beach and watch tow. Youth champions from...Read more

THE LONG PULL | Nathan Benderson Park serves as the perfect venue for competitive rowing athletes. The lake itself is designed specifically for events just like this, with the water unperturbed by current or wake and visibility bountiful from the surrounding beach and watch tow. Youth champions from across the country travel to Sarasota year after year for the US Rowing Competition.

Oct 14

BEST OF SRQ LOCAL 2027 | Nominations are officially OPEN! You’re invited to share the love for your favorite locally owned and operated businesses, organizations, experiences and people in Sarasota + Manatee Counties by nominating them for Best of SRQ Local 2027! Nominations close on Wednesday, N...Read more

BEST OF SRQ LOCAL 2027 | Nominations are officially OPEN! You’re invited to share the love for your favorite locally owned and operated businesses, organizations, experiences and people in Sarasota + Manatee Counties by nominating them for Best of SRQ Local 2027! Nominations close on Wednesday, November 11, 2026—learn more, view the ballot and submit your local picks at srqmag.com/bosrq. NEW TO THE PROGRAM THIS YEAR | Best of SRQ Local Toolkit Builder! Visit srqmag.com/toolkit to create your custom nominations graphics and start getting the word out. How the Nominations Round Works: – Nominations may be submitted once per day, per category during the competition period. – Nominate often; only the most-nominated spots move on to the final ballot. – Businesses may encourage their community to nominate. – The top vote-getters will advance to the Voting Round in January 2027. – In the spirit of the competition, only one email address per person will be allowed. For additional ballot guidelines, please visit our website. (No purchase or subscription necessary to participate.)