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Awards

Our Story 'Who Owns Florida’s Beaches?' Just Won a National Award

Our article about the privatization of Florida’s shoreline was one of our top-awarded and read stories this year.

10/15/2021 By Staff

Sidewalk Science

This Manatee County Teacher Is Bringing Science Experiments to Local Parks

Alex Martin is the founder of the Sidewalk Science Center, which offers free science experiments for kids at Bayfront Park in Sarasota and the Riverwalk in Bradenton.

10/15/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Protects 228 Acres in Old Miakka

The land is a critical link between Sarasota County’s Old Miakka Preserve and the Conservation Foundation’s Tatum Sawgrass Scrub Preserve.

10/14/2021 By Staff

Elections

Early Voting Set for Nov. 2 City of Venice General Election

Early voting will run Monday, Oct. 25, and continue through Saturday, Oct. 30.

10/14/2021 By Staff

Environment

Are the Public's Concerns About the Future of Piney Point Being Heard?

Environmentalists say the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Manatee County are stifling public engagement rather than encouraging it.

10/14/2021 By Elizabeth Djinis

Philanthropy

Harvest House Receives Grants from Manatee Community Foundation, Bank of America

The $30,000 in grants was used for repairs and upgrades at the Jim Russo Campus for addiction recovery for women.

10/13/2021 By Staff

Trick or Treat

Carve Out Some Time to Visit These Local Pumpkin Patches

'Tis the season for picking out a gorgeous gourd.

10/13/2021 By Marc Griffin

Partnerships

All Faiths Food Bank Partners With Florida Healthy Kids Corporation

As part of the outreach effort, All Faiths will educate parents about Florida KidCare health and dental coverage.

10/12/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Attorney Jade Davis Named to National Black Lawyers '40 Under 40' List

Davis is a member of Shumaker’s litigation and disputes service line in Sarasota.

10/11/2021 By Staff

Grants

Ringling College Awarded Grants from Community Foundation

The grants will support community, diversity and inclusion.

10/08/2021 By Staff

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History

Flashback: Texas Jim Mitchell Reptile Farm, 1949

The reptile farm and tourist attraction was located at Fruitville Road and Tuttle Avenue from 1935 to 1965.

10/08/2021 By Kay Kipling

Treating Trauma

Resilient Retreat Is Using Innovative Therapies to Help People Dealing With Trauma

And it's building an ambitious, $7 million retreat space east of I-75 near Old Miakka.

10/08/2021 By Elizabeth Djinis

Good Deeds

Ringling Museum, Heart Gallery Partner on Exhibit Featuring Foster Youth

Heart Gallery's photographic exhibits and website recruit foster parents and help foster youth advocate for themselves.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Rocktogenerians

The Rockstars Who Live in Sarasota Right Now

These golden oldies have taken up at least part-time residence in the region.

10/07/2021 By Isaac Eger

Red Tide

Sarasota DOH: Red Tide Is Present in the Gulf (Again)

Elevated levels of red tide have been detected at most Sarasota County beaches.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Fundraising

Selby Gardens Announces 'Campaign Capping' Challenge

The challenge was created to secure the remaining funds needed for Phase One of the Master Plan at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Awards

SMH Named One of World’s ‘Most Wired’ Hospitals

SMH was recognized for advancing a broad range of digital health technologies promoting better and more secure patient interactions and care.

10/06/2021 By Staff

A Little Magic

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Tiny 'Fairy Doors' Throughout Downtown Sarasota

Who is behind the intricate pixie doors sprinkled around town?

10/06/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Perfect Party

If We Threw a Party in Sarasota Right Now, Here’s Who We’d Invite

Suncoast Waterkeeper's Justin Bloom, dancer/choreographer Rhodnie Désir, the TikTok star redefining Jewish food, a UF prof studying rudeness, and a horse (of course).

10/06/2021 By Pam Daniel

Mostly Ghostly

Sarasota's Most Haunted Places

From vengeful spirits with broken hearts to mischievous graveyard imps, here are five supernatural stories of local lore to keep you up at night.

10/06/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

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