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Sarasota Opera Expands Development Team With Key Hires

Plus: First 1,000 Days Suncoast names a new family navigator and The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce awards five new scholarships.

08/19/2024 By Staff

Why Wawa?

A New Wawa Opened in Sarasota Today. I Needed to Find Out Why People Love This Store So Much.

It's a gas station and fast food joint, so why are so many people woo-woo over Wawa? I went to the grand opening to find out.

08/16/2024 By Kim Doleatto

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Manasota ASALH Names Jada Wright-Greene Executive Director

Plus, Senior Friendship Centers' Erin McLeod receives U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award/Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

08/12/2024 By Staff

Drum roll, please...

The St. Regis Longboat Key Will Open on Aug. 14

The long-anticipated completion of the prestigious waterfront resort will bring a spa, seven restaurants, events space, multiple pools and more.

07/31/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. Donate $107,643 to Embracing Our Differences

Plus, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards more than $1.7 in scholarships, Gulf Coast Community Foundation approves $1.3 million in grants, and more.

07/29/2024 By Staff

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Juliette Feld Grossman Named CEO of Feld Entertainment

Plus, new board member appointments; Leadership Sarasota's 2025 Leadership Class, and more.

07/29/2024 By Staff

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Conservation Foundation Hires New Controller

Plus, board appointments, Goodwill Manasota's Community Ambassadors of the Year, and more.

07/08/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

FST Receives $2 Million Gift to Support Arts Plaza Project

Plus, USF receives a $1 million estate gift and CareerEdge receives a $150,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

07/08/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Bishop-Parker Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Plus, grants to All Faiths Food Bank, Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab and more.

06/24/2024 By Staff

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Sarasota Chamber Names Annual Small Business Awards Winners

Plus, Sarasota Ballet director Iain Webb is awarded the 2024 British National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement and more.

06/24/2024 By Staff

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We're Hiring an Audience and Engagement Editor

Sarasota Magazine is looking for an outstanding reporter and editor to oversee our newsletters and social media.

06/14/2024 By Staff

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Graci McGillicuddy Named to Florida Women's Hall of Fame

Plus, the Sarasota Audubon Society named its new president and more.

06/10/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Mote Receives $3.2 Million From DEP to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms

Plus, a transformative gift in honor of the late Nora Patterson and more.

06/10/2024 By Staff Photo

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $5.7 Million in Grants

Plus, Arts Advocates grants $55,000 in scholarships, and more.

05/20/2024 By Staff

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All Star Children's Foundation Appoints New CFO

Plus, Gulf Coast Community Foundation names its 2024 Leadership Institute class, and more.

05/20/2024 By Staff

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Selby Gardens Names Inaugural Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholar

Plus Williams Parker hires four new attorneys, and more.

05/06/2024 By Staff

Luxury Address

Take a First Look at The St. Regis Longboat Key, Slated to Open Late This Summer

Amenities at the $800 million resort complex include a marine wildlife lagoon, snow showers (yes, really!), events spaces and multiple dining options.

05/03/2024 By Kim Doleatto

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Selby Gardens President and CEO Named 2024 'Voice of Sarasota'

Plus, SMH honors its longtime employees and more.

04/29/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Local Couple Donates $1 Million to Venice Theatre

Plus, a $4 million challenge gift for Florida Studio Theatre and more.

04/29/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Samaritan Counseling Services Receives Funding for People Recovering from Hurricane Ian

Plus, the Tidewell Foundation held its annual Linens and Love drive and more.

04/22/2024 By Staff

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