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

My connection to Sarasota's Rosemary District started when I began attending classes at Yoga Shack four years ago (...