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Beach Bound

Lido Beach Will Reopen Nov. 2

And Anna Maria Beach and Manatee Beach have welcomed back visitors, too.

11/01/2024 By Staff

Unity Awards

We Want Your Nominations for the 2025 Unity Awards!

We want to honor members of our community committed to bridging divides across racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, and physical and mental ability groups.

10/31/2024

Local Flavor

Four Sarasota Halloween Costumes Spirit Halloween Should Definitely Sell

Need a last-minute costume? We've got you covered with these of-the-moment ideas.

10/31/2024 By Staff

The Climate Connection

An Upcoming Conference Will Explore the Links Between Climate Change and Human Health

Sarasota's Climate Adaptation Center will bring together experts from around the country next month.

10/24/2024 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Hurricane Relief

Jellison Family Foundation Provides $1 Million Matching Gift to Community Foundation of Sarasota County

The Jellison foundation gave a $500,000 matching gift to Season of Sharing and a $500,00 matching gift to the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund.

10/23/2024 By Staff

Whimsical Witchery

Christina Fraser Is Bringing Halloween Joy to Her Neighborhood After the Storms

The longtime event-planner, who's now VP of operations for Embracing Our Differences, creates a version of Halloween that goes way beyond the front lawn.

10/23/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Hurricane Milton

Everything You Need to Know About Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton, which grew from a Category 1 storm to a monstrous Category 5 hurricane in just one day, made landfall on Siesta Key around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.

10/23/2024

Hurricane Relief

Join Us for a Hurricane Block Party, Supply Drive and Fundraiser

Relax, enjoy food and drink from local businesses and donate supplies or funds to our neighbors in need.

10/16/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Baltimore Orioles Make $250,000 Initial Donation to Hurricane Relief Campaign

The team is donating the money to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Season of Sharing campaign and will match every additional dollar up to $250,000. If $500,000 is reached, The Patterson Foundation will provided an additional $100,000.

10/16/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Local Beaches Are Still Closed Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

While some may appear ready for use, others require significant work.

10/16/2024 By Staff

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Education

Sarasota, Manatee County School Districts Announce Reopening Plans

Sarasota County schools will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Manatee County schools will reopen tomorrow, Oct. 15.

10/14/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Mote, the Van Wezel and the Hermitage Artist Retreat Experienced Major Damage from Hurricane Milton

The Van Wezel has canceled shows through December. Mote and the Hermitage are closed due to the impacts of the storm.

10/14/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

SRQ Airport Sustained Major Damage in Hurricane Milton and Will Be Closed Until Oct. 16

The airport lost the entirety of its roof over Concourse B during Hurricane Milton.

10/11/2024 By Staff

Health Care

Seven Babies Were Born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital During the Hurricane

No, none of them were named Milton.

10/10/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Photos: Downtown Sarasota After Hurricane Milton's Landfall

Longtime Sarasota Magazine contributing photographer Barbara Banks takes stock of the storm's aftermath.

10/10/2024 By Megan McDonald Photography by Barbara Banks

Hurricane Helene

In Worst-Case Scenario, Sarasota Is Ground-Zero for Hurricane Milton

Storm surge warnings, hurricane warnings, and flash flood and tornado risks are all happening ahead of Milton's landfall.

10/09/2024 By Bob Bunting

Hurricane Milton

Access to the Barrier Islands Will Close Tonight

After 7 p.m., community members will continue to be able to get off the barrier islands, but no entry will be allowed back on until after post-storm search and rescue mission is completed.

10/08/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton Expected to Bring Catastrophic Impacts to the West Coast of Florida

The eye of Hurricane Milton will likely pass over, or close to, the Sarasota-Manatee area late Wednesday night and early Thursday early.  

10/08/2024 By Bob Bunting

Hurricane Season

Where to Find a Hurricane Shelter

If you need to evacuate, here is a list of local shelters in both Sarasota and Manatee counties and what to do and bring before you go. All Sarasota County shelters are pet-friendly. Uber is also offering free rides to shelters with code MILTONRELIEF.

10/08/2024 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Milton

Water to the Barrier Islands Will Be Shut Off Tuesday Morning

The precautionary measure protects utilities infrastructure from high wind and storm surge, which is expected to be between 8 feet and 12 feet in some parts of Suncoast.

10/07/2024 By Staff

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