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Rankings

Time Magazine Names Sarasota to 'World's Greatest Places' List

It's one of just two Florida cities to make the list.

07/20/2021 By Staff

The Bay

Patterson Foundation Announces $4 Million Matching Challenge for The Bay

Each time a philanthropist donates $5 million to Phase 1 of The Bay, the foundation will contribute $1 million, up to a total of $4 million.

07/20/2021 By Staff

Natural Dwellings

So You Wanna Own a Super-Small, Super-Sustainable Home?

Bid fast on Pearl Homes' 540-square-foot, LEED-certified unit. All proceeds benefit the Manatee Boys & Girls Club.

07/20/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Red Tide

Local Waterkeepers to Host Community Forum on Red Tide

The talk will focus on causes, effects and solutions for harmful algae blooms; it will be held at the Bradenton Yacht Club.

07/19/2021 By Staff

Climate

Climate Adaptation Center Announces First Conference

The center's first-ever climate forecast conference will be held on Nov. 19, 2021.

07/19/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Magazine Wins 23 Awards at Florida Magazine Association’s Annual Charlie Awards

For the third year in a row, Sarasota Magazine has received the highest number of awards for design, writing and digital content.

07/19/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Leadership Venice Selects InStride Therapy as 'Class Project' Recipient

Project plans include upgrading InStride's Sensory Arena.

07/16/2021 By Staff

Grants

Child Protection Center Awarded Grant for Mental Health Services

The $50,000 in funding from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County will support mental health services for children suffering from abuse.

07/16/2021 By Staff

Helping Hands

Two Sarasota Moms Become First-Time Home-Owners

Sarasota Habitat for Humanity, former Tampa Bay Buc Warrick Dunn and rent-to-own furniture store Aaron's deliver two single moms their dream homes.

07/16/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Red Tide

Mote Tests New Method to Kill, Bury Red Tide Cells

The process involves spraying the surface of the water with clay particles and sea water, which can combine with red tide cells to kill and bury them in sediment.

07/16/2021 By Megan McDonald

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On Guard!

Siesta Beach Hosts Statewide Lifeguard Competition Next Week

Spectators are welcome to watch the free, two-day event.

07/15/2021 By Stacey Altherr

Grants

Forty Carrots Family Center Awarded Grant for Mental Health Care

The $20,000 grant will be used to offer and expand mental health care assistance to local families and children.

07/14/2021 By Staff

Grants

Deadline to Apply for Selby Foundation Fall Grants Is Aug. 2

The foundation board meets in mid-November to review grant applications and award grants.

07/13/2021 By Staff

Rankings

Sarasota Named One of 10 Best Places to Live in U.S.

The city also ranked No. 2 on the "Fastest-Growing Places in the U.S." list and No. 5 on the list of "Safest Places to Live in the U.S."

07/13/2021 By Staff

Aging

Senior Living Center Launches Nature-Inspired Therapy Program

Sarasota's Sunnyside Health and Rehabilitation Center recently installed a therapeutic horticulture garden.

07/09/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Child Protection Center Demolishes Old Cottage on Downtown Property

Money for the demolition was donated by philanthropists Dr. Kenneth Henry Katz and Gwendolyn Hope Katz.

07/09/2021 By Staff

Education

Education Foundation CEO Elected Chair of Statewide Group

Jennifer Vigne will serve as one of four officers with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.

07/09/2021 By Staff

Tourism

'Bed Tax' Collections Were Up Dramatically in May

The Sarasota County tax collector's office took in nearly $2.8 million in Tourist Development Tax money in May, well above normal.

07/09/2021 By Staff

Swipe Right

How the Covid-19 Pandemic Has Redefined Dating

A matchmaking expert offers tips on navigating a new era of relationships.

07/08/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Love Conquers All

Not Even a Hurricane Could Stop This Longboat Key Marriage Proposal

Vinny Loccisano decided there was no better time to propose to Ashleigh Tinney than during a hurricane.

07/08/2021 By Emma Moneuse

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