More News & City Life

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

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

Survey

What Do You Think Should Happen to the Sarasota Bayfront?

The Bay Sarasota and Sasaki are seeking feedback for ways to improve 53 acres along U.S. 41 between Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street.

02/26/2018 By Staff

History

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Speaker Discusses Civility in Divisive Times

Professor and author Noah Feldman's most important message? 'It’s going to be all right.'

02/23/2018 By Susan Burns

Banking

'Financial Inclusion' Summit Happens Wednesday

The keynote speaker will be Anthony Barrows of Ideas42, a team of academics and researchers who study behavioral science to help address social issues.

02/23/2018 By Staff

New hires

Wealth Management Firm Names New Research Assistant

Sarasota's Allegiant Private Advisors recently hired Cameron Dees.

02/21/2018 By Staff

Manufacturing

Venice Manufacturer's 2017 Sales Exceed $511 Million

Sales at Venice's PGT Innovations totaled $511.1 million in 2017, an 11 percent increase over 2016.

02/21/2018 By Staff

New hires

Law Firm Adds New Health Care Attorney

The Sarasota law firm of Williams Parker recently hired Dr. Steven Brownlee in its expanding health care practice.

02/20/2018 By Staff