More News & City Life

For the Love of Our Arts

A Century of Sarasota Arts

Milestones in the making of our cultural community.

01/18/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

Our List of 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

A number of local organizations are hosting events to celebrate King's life and legacy.

01/15/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Good Deeds

Tidewell Foundation Hosts Linen Drive to Support Patients in Need

The foundation is collecting new towels and sheets from community for resource-limited Tidewell Hospice patients.

01/15/2021 By Staff

Grants

Teen Court Receives $25,000 Grant

The funds come from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

01/15/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Hospital Gala Raises More Than $900,000

The fourth annual gala was livestreamed from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

01/14/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

New College Receives $4 Million Gift

The gift, which comes from the estate of Bob and Lee Peterson, is the largest in New College’s 61-year history.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Unity Awards

Our 2021 Unity Award Winners Are the Ultimate Connectors

This year more than ever, we need the hope and hard work of these women and men.

01/13/2021

Unity Awards

A Black-Owned Businesses Facebook Group Opened the Doors to a Vibrant, Hidden Market

"We’re all human; Black businesses want the American dream, too."

01/12/2021 By Megan McDonald

Unity Awards

Sarah Hernandez’s Work for Social Justice and Racial Equality Is Rooted in Her Own Heritage

“My interest has always been to be somebody who contributes to social justice."

01/12/2021 By Kay Kipling

Unity Awards

Philip Tavill Is Dedicated to Helping Infants, Toddlers and Their Families Through Children First

“We want no wait list for care for children below the poverty line. We’ll never rest on our laurels.”

01/12/2021 By Kay Kipling

Unity Awards

From Food Inequality to Education to Emergency Funds, Joe and Mary Kay Henson Always Step Up

“We’re problem solvers, or at least we like to think we are."

01/12/2021 By Ilene Denton

Unity Awards

E. Scott Osborne Battles for Gender Equality in Sarasota and Across the Globe

“Gender inequality is bad for everyone. It’s bad for men. It’s bad for women. It’s bad for societies.”

01/12/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Unity Awards

Dr. Randall Morgan Has Spent His Life Fighting for Health Care Equity

"I seek balance, fairness and understanding.”

01/12/2021 By Susan Burns

Unity Awards

New College Professor Queen Zabriskie Creates Powerful Conversations About Race

“To be able to do this work is an honor, a joy and a responsibility.”

01/12/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Unity Awards

Trevor Harvey Has Spent Decades Fighting for Newtown

“In spite of our differences we can still have meaningful dialogue and fellowship.”

01/12/2021 By Susan Burns

Philanthropy

Anonymous Donor Gives $34,000 to Faulhaber Fab Lab

The funds helped Suncoast Science Center add a fleet of innovative new 3D printers to the lab.

01/12/2021 By Staff

Centennial Celebration

New Mural on Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Building Salutes History

Like the county, the Chamber is marking 100 years in 2021.

01/12/2021 By Kay Kipling

Grants

Community Foundation Awards Grants Focusing on Education, Health Care Equity

Nearly $130,000 in funding has been granted to nonprofits who help people facing longstanding barriers in the community.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Home Tour

House Tour: A Modern Anna Maria Island Beach House

Take a tour of Seagrape House, a recently completed home on Anna Maria Island.

01/08/2021 By Ilene Denton