When Katy’s Cat Café  opened on Boulevard of the Arts in May 2025, it slipped quietly into the city’s creative district, but it didn’t take long for word to spread. By now, locals know the spot: a cozy, modern space where people come for a coffee, a pause, and maybe a few minutes with a cat that might one day go home with them. Behind the idea is Marian Morcos, a 26-year-old Sarasota native who decided the city needed a place that balanced community and calm. She named the ca

"Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." — Buddha. Mornings have a certain magic—a quiet pause before...