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9/11

The Ghosts of 9/11 in Sarasota

What we still don’t know 25 years later.

09/11/2026 By Isaac Eger

Newtown

Sarasota’s Nearly 14-Acre Marian Anderson Site Moves Closer to Redevelopment

The city-owned Newtown property is planned for health care and light-industrial development, but commissioners added restrictions.

09/09/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Dig This

For 50 Years, Archaeologist Marion Almy Has Uncovered and Protected Florida’s Buried History

Now her daughter, Maranda Almy Kles, has joined her.

09/04/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Guide to Giving

What's Next in Philanthropy?

The CEOs of our local foundations tell us what's on their radar.

09/01/2026

Guide to Giving

Inside Philanthropy Founder David Callahan on the Future of Giving

Callahan gave us the 30,000-foot view of philanthropy in America.

09/01/2026 By Susan Burns

Aging Ahead

New Data Shows Sarasota-Manatee Is Changing—Except When It Comes to Age

We're still really old.

09/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Guide to Giving

The Names Behind Sarasota's Most Recognizable Buildings

Many of Sarasota’s most recognizable buildings were spearheaded by our town’s philanthropists and activists. Who were the community leaders whose names adorn our buildings?

09/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota Holds Parking Open House Without Public Comment. Chaos Ensues.

A Sarasota parking open house meant to ease months of frustration instead erupted into boos, shouting and accusations that residents had been misled about the meeting’s format.

08/26/2026 By Christian Casale/Suncoast Searchlight

Aha! Moments

The Shipyard Is Back

The talent incubator returns to Ringling College of Art + Design Sept. 4-6 with a simple premise: put talented people in a room and see what they can build.

08/25/2026 By Jules Telfort

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota and Manatee See Surge in Population Facing Risk of Homelessness

Sarasota and Manatee counties are seeing a sharp rise in people at risk of homelessness, with more than 5,000 residents now considered on the brink of losing their housing—up more than 50 percent in just three years.

08/24/2026 By Emily Andersen/Suncoast Searchlight

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Public Safety

Sarasota Police Officer Arrested For Misuse of Controversial Surveillance System

The arrest of a Sarasota officer for misuse fuels mounting community opposition to the city's contract with Flock Safety.

08/24/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Suncoast Searchlight

St. Armands Garage Is Straining Sarasota’s Parking Finances

The St. Armands parking garage has fallen far short of the revenue projections used to justify the project, leaving the city’s parking division struggling to cover its debt and contributing to a financial crisis rippling across the city’s parking system.

08/21/2026 By Christian Casale/Suncoast Searchlight

Fast Track

John Annis Named CEO of Barancik Foundation

Annis had previously been the foundation's interim CEO.

08/18/2026 By Staff

Unity Awards

Save the Date for the 2026 Unity Awards!

We're honoring the winners of our 16th annual Unity Awards, a celebration of the people, companies and projects fighting to make Sarasota a more inclusive and just place.

08/18/2026

Suncoast Searchlight

FDOT Ordered Street Art Removed. Then Sarasota Got a Faux Brick Crosswalk.

The new crosswalk raises a basic question: What makes this design different from the artwork Sarasota removed at FDOT’s direction last year?

08/17/2026 By Clinton Engelberger/Suncoast Searchlight

R.I.P.

Tommy John, Baseball’s ‘Bionic Man' and Lakewood Ranch Resident, Dies at 83

John, who underwent a groundbreaking surgery that changed sports medicine and whose 26-year career made him a baseball icon, died Saturday.

08/17/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Vote!

How to Vote in the August 18 Primary in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Florida is a closed primary state. Here's what to know before you head to the polls.

08/17/2026

Listen Up

Sarasota Wants to Know What’s Making All That Noise

A brief public survey will help shape the city’s long-running debate over sound and how to regulate it.

08/17/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Health Report

DOH-Sarasota Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for North Lido Beach

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has issued a water quality advisory for North Lido Beach due to high levels of enterococcus bacteria.

08/14/2026 By Staff

Grow House

Selby Gardens Secures $41.9 Million in Financing as Phase Two of Its Master Plan Takes Shape

Selby leadership says it has raised $59.7 million toward the $60.9 million project, which will add a new conservatory and learning pavilion by late 2028.

08/11/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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