The Sarasota Scoop newsletter
A free weekly email for 3,500+ Sarasota locals: local headlines, a place worth knowing, trivia, and the best events from Thursday through Sunday.
What's inside each week
- Local headlines
- The news that actually matters around town, in a few lines each.
- The Spotlight
- A closer look at a restaurant, festival, person, or institution.
- Sarasota trivia
- A quick question about the place you live or love to visit.
- Happenings
- The best events from Thursday through Sunday, with links to the details.
Recent issues
- The Medieval Fair Turns 50, a Hispanic Fall Festival, and Freaky FridayBest Things To Do in SRQ: 11/5 - 11/8
- Halloween Weekend, a BMX World Cup, and Hansel and GretelBest Things To Do in SRQ: 10/29 - 11/1
- Pumpkin Fests, a Ballet Opener, and The Bay Turns FourBest Things To Do in SRQ: 10/22 - 10/25
- America's No. 1 Farmers Market, Pumpkin Patches, and 20 Years of Iain WebbBest Things To Do in SRQ: 10/15 - 10/18
- Stone Crabs Are Back, Oktoberfest, and Boz ScaggsBest Things To Do in SRQ: 10/8 - 10/11
- A Dolphin Grandma, a Craft Fest Turns 30, and Spooky SeasonBest Things To Do in SRQ: 10/1 - 10/4
- A Hidden Speakeasy and a 15-Year FarewellBest Things To Do in SRQ: 9/24 - 9/27
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What is the Sarasota Scoop?
The Sarasota Scoop is a free weekly newsletter and local guide covering Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice, Osprey, and Nokomis. It has been published since 2024 and reaches 3,500+ subscribers.
When does the newsletter come out?
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