Subscribe & save $142 per year!
Skip to main content

Sarasota Magazine

More News & City Life

You Must Remember Hiss

Brilliant, Imperious and Public-Spirited, Philip Hiss Helped Establish Sarasota’s Claims to Fame

Of all the fabulous characters who made Sarasota what it is today, Hiss is the great mystery.

12/14/2021 By Robert Plunket

Energy

Florida Power & Light Unveils Massive Solar-Powered Battery in Parrish

The largest solar-powered battery in the world is now located in Manatee County.

12/13/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Celebrity access

Guess What? We Now Have a Royce Gracie Day in Sarasota.

Mayor Erik Arroyo gave mixed martial arts superstar Royce Gracie the key to the City of Sarasota and named a day after him.

12/11/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Update

The Cortez Post Office Will Remain Open for Another Five Years

The announcement comes after residents expressed concern about plans to close it earlier this year.

12/10/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Good Deeds

Community Raises $1.7 Million-Plus for Season of Sharing This Year

Since its inception 21 years ago, Season of Sharing has distributed more than $31 million to more than 38,000 local families.

12/09/2021 By Staff

Code Blue

Palmetto Middle Schooler Creates Life-Saving 'Code Blue' App

Thirteen-year-old Jace Billingsley's Code Blue App helps doctors and nurses save lives of patients in cardiac arrest.

12/09/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Limelight

Sarasota Art Museum Soiree

The contemporary art museum's big annual fund raiser took place indoors and outdoors at the Tamiami Trail site.

12/09/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Grants

Selby Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million to Area Nonprofits

The foundation has awarded a total of more than $3.3 million in grants and scholarships in 2021.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Conservation

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards $62,500 Grant to Conservation Foundation

The funding will help fund the creation of a new Nature Interpreter position and program.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Awards

Margaret Monti of Venice Urban Forest Given Land Preservation Award

The award recognizes an individual who has exemplified dedication toward keeping Sarasota County beautiful.

12/07/2021 Photography by Staff

Popular Content

    The Ghosts of 9/11 in Sarasota

    A Look Inside the Sarasota Home the 9/11 Hijackers Frequently Visited

    The Sarasota Teacher Who Was With President Bush on 9/11 Recalls the Minutes After

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

    The President in Sarasota: September 11, 2001

    The Collapse of The Colony

Building Up

High Rise Development Slated for Former Gulf Beach Resort Motel Site Can Go Higher, Commissioners Say

The almost 4-acre beachfront parcel was rezoned to allow for greater height and more units.

12/07/2021 By Kim Doleatto

park politics

Developer's Hopes to Build a Food Court on Downtown Park Property on Hold

Several residents spoke out against the plan at a Sarasota City Commission meeting on Monday.

12/07/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Philanthropy

Pat and Charlene Neal Complete $1 Million Commitment to Manatee Boys & Girls Clubs

The donation was made in support of the Invest in Kids campaign.

12/06/2021 By Staff

Limelight

Photos: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'A Night at the Savoy'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 22 years at the Sailor Circus Arena.

12/06/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Photos: Neurochallenge Foundation Cause4Fashion 2021

The fashion show and luncheon support programs for those with Parkinson's.

12/06/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Fast Track

Embracing Our Differences Appoints New Board Chair, Vice-Chair

They are the Hon. Judge Charles E. Williams and Linda Poteat-Brown.

12/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Welcomes New Orchid Research Botanist

Dr. Tatiana Arias has more than 15 years experience working in plant sciences.

12/02/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Goodwill Manasota Partners With Local Food Banks to Feed the Hungry

Most-needed items are peanut butter, canned items, pasta, rice and cereals.

12/01/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Manasota Flooring Announces Community Giveback Event for First Responders

The company will give 500 turkeys to first responders from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at each of its showroom locations.

12/01/2021 By Staff

Grants

New Grant Will Boost Local Parrot Sanctuary

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $10,000 to Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue.

12/01/2021 By Staff

Latest Issue

September-October 2026

Guide to Giving

Subscribe

At Sarasota Magazine, we celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant culture, rich history, and bright future with award-winning, high-quality content that captures the spirit of our community.

Channels

About

Subscriptions

513 Central Ave, Sarasota FL 34236 , Phone: 941.487.1100, Fax: 941.365.9233
© 2026 DreamLarge