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Nonprofits

Photojournalist Joins Latino Nonprofit Board

UnidosNow, a Sarasota nonprofit dedicated to helping Latinos achieve the American Dream, recently added Karen Arango to its board.

03/06/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Asolo Rep Old Hollywood at Cocoanut Grove

Downtown's new Art Ovation Hotel welcomed more than 500 Asolo Rep supporters for dinner, auctions and dancing.

03/06/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

The Ringling Inspires Gala

A party on the grounds of the museum celebrated a new $5 million gift to the capital and endowment campaign.

03/06/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Happily Ever After

Venice Named a Great Place to Retire

Where to Retire magazine highlights Venice.

03/05/2018 By Pam Daniel

Building for the Future

"The Ringling Inspires" Campaign Marks a New High

A new $5 million gift to the museum's capital and endowment campaign pushes closer to the overall $100 million goal.

03/03/2018 By Kay Kipling

Technology

Restaurant Delivery App Adds New Loyalty Program

Bite Squad recently launched a new loyalty program, Bite Club, that offers customers rewards for using the service.

03/02/2018 By Staff

The Future

What Does the Future Hold for Sarasota?

Unprecedented growth is reshaping the region, bringing more people, development, challenges—and opportunities, too.

02/28/2018 By David Hackett

One Day

A Day in the Life of Publix's Adam Mangold

We follow Publix associate Adam Mangold on his rounds.

02/28/2018 By Pam Daniel

Big Ideas

Other Cities Have Tackled Growing Pains in Innovative Ways—Would They Work Here?

Affordable housing, renewable energy, bike sharing—here's how these initiatives could work in Sarasota.

02/28/2018 By David Hackett

Stats

Essential Info About the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

One of America's largest bridges is just north of us.

02/28/2018 By Susan Burns

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Why I Care

Retired Attorney Steve VanderClay Befriends Those with Mental Health Challenges

Compeer currently connects volunteers with 42 people with mental health challenges.

02/28/2018 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

Junior League Legacy Luncheon

This year's luncheon welcomed longtime news anchor Judy Woodruff.

02/28/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

What I've Learned

Life Lessons from Diversity Consultant Michele Redwine

"I tell my children all the time, ‘You take one step back, but you go two steps forward.’ There’s always a solution and there’s always a reason to get engaged and to learn new things and experience life.”

02/28/2018 By Susan Burns

Second Chances

Should Former Felons Have the Right to Vote?

More than 6 million Americans are barred from voting because of a felony conviction—including more than 1.6 million in Florida.

02/28/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

From the Editor

From the Editor: Times Are Changing

Opening notes from our new editor-in-chief Susan Burns.

02/28/2018 By Susan Burns

Limelight

Florida Studio Theatre's Shakespeare's Shindig

Live performances by FST Improv and other artists highlighted the fund-raising event.

02/27/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Don't Tread on Me

Greg Steube Fights for Guns and Individual Rights

The state senator is stirring up controversy.

02/27/2018 By Tony D'Souza and Pam Daniel

New hires

Goodwill Names New Operations Director

Goodwill Manasota recently promoted team member Rolf Halverson to director of donated goods operations.

02/26/2018 By Staff

Limelight

ARC Unconditional Love Gala

The gala featured dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and the chance to benefit the Animal Rescue Coalition's programs.

02/26/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Cooking for Wishes Luncheon

The eighth annual event from Make-A-Wish Southern Florida raised $320,000 to grant life-changing wishes to 40 critically ill children.

02/26/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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