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SRQ Magazine

A hyper-local Media Group engaging readers in the vibrant living of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

by boomers and active retirees, all of whom share a sense of engaging curiosity with local living. The “SRQ” in SRQ magazine originates from the designated call letters for the local Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Originally, the letters “SR” were used as the airport’s abbreviation, until the growth in total number of airports required the use of a three-letter code - and so the “Q” was incorporated. Much like the national growth of airports in past years, Sarasota has seen a lot of growth and expansion of businesses, culture, and activity throughout the community. As a regional publication committed to the residents and visitors to both Sarasota and Manatee counties, SRQ resonates “home” and serves as a constant reminder of who and what we proudly represent. SRQ MEDIA's portfolio includes SRQ ACCESS, a regional visitors and newcomers guide annually distributed to over 400 different lodging establishments and newcomer organizations, LUX magazine, which serves as the definitive guide to living and enjoying “la dolce vita” the sweet life, on the west coast of Florida, and SRQ DAILY, freshly-squeezed content, delivered directly to the email in-boxes of a powerful group of opt-in, influential subscribers. SRQ MEDIA's consumer publications make up a portfolio that the company feels speaks volumes about their commitment to providing Sarasota with a service that benefits individuals and brings them together within the community.

12/23/2025

MISSION TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE | Student leader Ethan Ruben is turning empathy into action, inspiring educators and peers alike to confront antisemitism and ignorance through firsthand learning. From organizing a student-led walk-a-thon to helping send local teachers to Poland with Classrooms Without Borders, Ethan proves that meaningful change can start at any age and grow far beyond one classroom.

Read how one Sarasota student’s mission is reshaping how people think: https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2300/A%20Mission%20to%20Educate%20and%20Inspire

12/22/2025

BEST LOCAL COOKIE TIN | Happy Holidays from SRQ Magazine! To celebrate the season, we partnered with our Best of SRQ Local Best Local Cookie winners from 2023–2025, inviting each to create a signature cookie that reflects their craft and our love-local spirit.

Swipe for close-ups of these sweet treats, SRQ style.

THE COOKIE BEACH | SRQ Logo Sugar Cookie
TUTU’S COOKIES | Orange Pineapple Shortbread
CAY CAY’S | Orange Cranberry Best of SRQ Local Cookies,
BITEMECOOKIESBYCINDY | Peppermint Sugar Cookie
CAKES BY RON | Signature Hand-Piped Shortbread Sugar Cookies

12/21/2025

FIRST 1,000 DAYS | At Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s NICU, First 1,000 Days Suncoast is bringing the magic of books to the tiniest patients through its NICU Mobile Library—helping parents bond, soothe and connect through the simple power of reading aloud. Each shared story becomes a moment of comfort, hope and community collaboration at its best.

Learn how books are changing lives from the very beginning: https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2307/Stories%20From%20the%20Start

12/20/2025

PADDLING DRAGONS | After recovering from breast cancer, Angela Long found strength, community and purpose through dragon boat racing, changing the course of her own life and empowering countless others along the way. As founder of Survivors in Sync at Nathan Benderson Park, Long has helped turn paddling into a powerful source of healing, teamwork and hope for survivors across the globe.

Read how one woman’s promise to stay useful helped countless survivors leave cancer on the shore: https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2308/Paddling%20Dragons

12/19/2025

MARCEL | At Marcel DW on Main Street, chef-owners Jeremy Duclut and Jonathan Warfield bring French-inspired cuisine to life in an intimate, welcoming bistro where elevated dishes never feel out of reach. From their now-iconic charred green beans to perfectly seared scallops, branzino and a nostalgic chocolate ganache tart, every plate reflects craftsmanship, warmth and the freedom to create on their own terms.

Explore the dishes everyone’s talking about: https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2299/First%20Name%20Basis

12/18/2025

WHERE PRAYER MEETS PLAY | A call to listen, to breathe and to be still. Odissi dance master Bijayini Satpathy opens The Ringling’s Art of Performance season with Doha, a courageous and deeply personal work that reimagines prayer and play through movement, meditation and wonder. Performed at the Historic Asolo Theater, Doha pushes the boundaries of one of the world’s oldest classical dance forms while inviting audiences into a shared moment of quiet reflection.

Discover the making of Doha: https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2310/Echoes-of-Prayer-and-Play-

12/17/2025

A NEW CLUB IN NORTH PORT | Construction is underway on the new Gene Matthews Boys & Girls Club at the Steven and Marjolaine Townsend Campus, bringing expanded programs, state-of-the-art spaces and vital community resources to families across the region. Powered by Gulf Coast Community Foundation and a growing coalition of partners, this new Club will serve as a hub for learning, wellness and connection for generations to come.

Read more about the project and the people behind it: https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2309/A%20New%20Club%20for%20Families

12/15/2025

LWR BLUESFEST | Lakewood Ranch BluesFest carries forward the spirit of the beloved Bradenton Blues Festival, bringing nationally renowned, Blues Award–winning artists back to the stage at Waterside Park. With a lineup spanning Mississippi soul, Chicago blues, boogie-woogie piano and blistering guitar, this second-year festival honors a legacy while inspiring the next generation of musicians.

Read how the blues are back and why this tradition still hits all the right notes:

Lakewood Ranch BluesFest carries on the legacy of the beloved Bradenton Blues Festival

12/13/2025

ZOTO | A sleek new Japanese eatery by James Beard–nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung, is bringing Michelin-level talent and international polish to the local table. Conceptualized as an elevated izakaya, Zoto blends shareable plates, inventive cocktails, standout sakes and an ever-evolving menu crafted by Michelin-starred chef Atsushi Okawara.

Step inside Sarasota’s most talked-about new opening: https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2306/Reaching%20for%20the%20Stars

12/10/2025

A TALE OF TWO JO(H)NS | From “bad boys” to pillars of philanthropy, Jon Thaxton and John Annis took very different paths to arrive at the same destination: a life dedicated to service, second chances and quiet, behind-the-scenes impact. Meet the two Jo(h)ns whose stories of grit, grace and giving have helped shape the Sarasota we know today.

See how two unlikely paths led to decades of transformative work in our region: https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2303/A%20Tale%20of%20Two%20Jo(h)ns

12/02/2025

HOME OF THE YEAR | Submissions are now open! Home of the Year 2026 is calling for entries that celebrate the region’s most inspiring residential architecture and design. If your project elevates artistry, innovation and function, we want to see it.

Submit your standout work across categories like overall home, interiors, kitchens, bathrooms, sustainability and more.Find the full list of categories, eligibility details, judging information, submission guidelines and the official entry form at srqmag.com/hoty.

12/01/2025

DECEMBER 2025 | Our December edition is live, featuring Lakewood Ranch BluesFest, Ringling’s Art of Performance and The Perlman Music Program Suncoast’s Winter Residency. We’re also spotlighting local changemakers John Annis and Jon Thaxton, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s work on the new Boys & Girls Club in North Port, the vital efforts of First 1,000 Days Suncoast and organizations supporting neighbors facing housing challenges. Plus, page through our curated holiday gift guide for inspired local giving.

Happy holidays from the team at SRQ Magazine! Read the digital edition now live at srqmag.com or the link in our bio.

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SRQ Magazine | LIVE LOCAL is a monthly publication that engages an eclectic group of readers from many walks of life, seeking to influence their community with the information that surrounds them. Celebrating its 20th year anniversary, SRQ has served as the flagship of SRQ MEDIA. SRQ has garnered a readership of young professionals, travelers, families, baby boomers and active retirees, all of whom share a sense of engaging curiosity with local living. The “SRQ” in SRQ magazine originates from the designated call letters for the local Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Originally, the letters “SR” were used as the airport’s abbreviation, until the growth in total number of airports required the use of a three-letter code - and so the “Q” was incorporated. Much like the national growth of airports in past years, Sarasota has seen a lot of growth and expansion of businesses, culture, and activity throughout the community. As a regional publication committed to the residents and visitors to both Sarasota and Manatee counties, SRQ resonates “home” and serves as a constant reminder of who and what we proudly represent. SRQ MEDIA's portfolio includes SRQ ACCESS, a regional visitors and newcomers guide annually distributed to over 400 different lodging establishments and newcomer organizations, LUX magazine, which serves as the definitive guide to living and enjoying “la dolce vita” the sweet life, on the west coast of Florida, and SRQ DAILY, freshly-squeezed content, delivered directly to the email in-boxes of a powerful group of opt-in, influential subscribers. SRQ MEDIA's consumer publications make up a portfolio that the company feels speaks volumes about their commitment to providing Sarasota with a service that benefits individuals and brings them together within the community.