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Best of Sarasota

Video: Relive the Magic of Our #BestofSarasota Party

Our annual celebration of the Best of Sarasota’s restaurants, shops, services and entertainment took place at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

05/10/2019

Transportation

City Launches 'Sarasota in Motion' Master Public Transportation Plan

It's the first citywide transportation plan.

05/10/2019 By Staff

Mental Health

Mental Health Nonprofit Sunshine From Darkness Plans 2020 Relaunch

The organization will host a pair of special events: the Journey to Wellness Symposium and Inspiring Hope Dinner.

05/10/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

Nearly $20,000 in Gifts to be Awarded to Organizations Serving Local African-American and Black Communities

The Masala Giving Circle, a philanthropic organization of African-American women, will hold its annual award ceremony May 15.

05/10/2019 Photography by Staff

New Hires

Renee Di Pilato Named Director of Libraries and Historical Resources

Di Pilato has served as the deputy director of the Alexandria Library in Alexandria, Va., since 2014.

05/08/2019 By Staff

Food Drive

27th Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Will Benefit All Faiths Food Bank

It's the country’s largest single-day food drive.

05/08/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

The Patterson Foundation Commits Up to $1 Million to Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Global Recovery Fund

The commitment includes an immediate $250,000 contribution to support recovery from Tropical Cyclone Idai.

05/08/2019 By Staff

Art

Ringling College Unveils 'You Have Arrived' Installation at Sarasota Airport

The installation is in place for 12 months at Carousel 3.

05/08/2019 By Staff

Transportation

Sarasota County Will Host Open Houses for Transit Development Plan

The county is required to produce a plan every five years to qualify for transit funding from the state of Florida.

05/07/2019 By Staff

Awards

Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Tourism Award Recipients

Liza Kubik and Janene Ameck were honored.

05/07/2019 By Staff

Limelight

Even More Pictures From Our Best of Sarasota Party

A few more snapshots from our "Best of" and 40th anniversary party.

05/06/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Awards

Pine View School’s Gena Bufkin Named 2019 School-Related Employee of the Year for Sarasota County

Bufkin, an administrative assistant, has served the Pine View School community for 14 years.

05/06/2019 By Staff

Awards

Boar's Head President Honored by Americans for the Arts

Michael Martella will be honored with the Business Committee for the Arts Leadership Award.

05/06/2019 By Staff

Festivals

Rosemary Square to Host 'Overtown Heritage Day' and Grand Opening Celebration on May 19

The day will feature performances, speakers, food and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rosemary Square's new mixed-use development.

05/06/2019 By Staff

Limelight

More Pictures from Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota Party

The party at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall celebrated the best food, drink, shops, services and entertainment as well as our 40th anniversary.

05/06/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Forks and Corks Grand Tasting 2019

The annual event from Sarasota-Manatee Originals was rescheduled after being rained out last January.

05/06/2019 Photography by Lori Sax

Star Power

Charlie Barnett, Star of Netflix’s Russian Doll, Launched His Career in Sarasota

"I’m really, really thankful to have grown up in Sarasota," he says.

05/02/2019 By Giulia Heyward

I Like Bikes

Meet the Man Responsible for Those Decorated Bikes All Over Downtown

Dr. Nik is a celebration of life on two wheels.

05/02/2019 By Isaac Eger

Rankings

Verizon Ranks Sarasota No. 2 on List of Best Small Cities to Start a Business

The company gathered data from nearly 300 cities across the country.

05/02/2019 By Staff

Honors

North Sarasota Library Renamed for County Employee and Youth Literacy Advocate

Betty Johnson, a longtime county employee, has long been committed to youth literacy.

05/02/2019 By Staff