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The Future Was Female

Newspaperwoman Rose Wilson Fought for Children, Sarasota County and Women's Right to Vote

To mark Amendment 19's 100th anniversary of giving women the right to vote, we're telling the stories of influential local women.

08/03/2020 By Kay Kipling

Elections

Sarasota County Voters Urged to Promptly Return Vote-By-Mail Ballots

The deadline for voters to request ballots be mailed for the Aug. 18 primary is 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8.

07/31/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Vengroff Williams Inc. Coordinates Demolition for Child Protection Center

Contributions and in-kind donations allow for for funds raised by CPC to continue to be used for programming.

07/30/2020 By Staff

Elections

Early Voting Begins Next Week

Early voting in Sarasota County will begin on Saturday, Aug. 8 and continue through Sunday, Aug. 16.

07/30/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Manatee County Issues Mask Resolution

The local medical community estimates that up to 48 percent of Manatee County residents may be asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic and spreading the novel coronavirus.

07/28/2020 By Megan McDonald

Awards

Sarasota Magazine Wins 29 Awards at Florida Magazine Association’s Annual Charlie Awards

The honors include Best Magazine Website and top excellence awards in writing and design.

07/27/2020 By Staff

The Future Was Female

Pioneer Mary Jane Wyatt Whitaker Braved the Wild and Helped Found a Dynasty

To mark Amendment 19's 100th anniversary of giving women the right to vote, we're telling the stories of influential local women.

07/27/2020 By Kay Kipling

Breaking News

Sarasota's Museum of African American History and Culture Announces Location

The museum will be housed in the historic Leonard Reid home, currently located at Seventh Street and Cohen Way in the Rosemary District.

07/24/2020 By Megan McDonald

The Suffragist Project

FST Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in August

Talks with women leaders and a centennial celebration highlight this historic moment.

07/24/2020 By Kay Kipling

Technology

Women’s Resource Center, Goodwill Partner on Digital Equity Pilot Program

The organizations have launched a pilot program for 10 low-income women that provides devices, Internet service, technology support and digital skills training.

07/23/2020 By Staff

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Elections

Early Voting Scheduled for August 18 Primary

Early voting will run from Saturday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 16 from 8:30-4:30 p.m. daily.

07/23/2020 By Staff

The Dredge Report

Lido Beach Renourishment Now Underway

The restoration work will help protect the Lido Key shoreline, infrastructure and wildlife from erosion and storms.

07/22/2020 Photography by Staff

The Future Is Female

Girl Scouts Announce 24 New Badges

The badges are designed to help girls practice "amibitious leadership" in automotive engineering, STEM career exploration, entrepreneurship and civics.

07/21/2020 By Staff

Brave Like Bunny

Bradenton Dog Becomes Instagram Famous, Shares Story of Hope

Bunny, a 7-month-old pitbull, has become a star on Instagram and is sharing an important message with her fans.

07/21/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Elections

Sample Ballots for August 18 Primary Available Online

The elections office will also be mailing personalized sample ballots to voters who have not requested a vote-by-mail ballot.

07/20/2020 By Staff

Awards

Realize Bradenton Receives American Planning Association Award of Excellence

The award honors Realize Bradenton's 2017 efforts to put young people in key leadership roles during the Riverwalk East planning process.

07/20/2020 By Staff

Awards

Foundation Named One of Country's 'Best Nonprofits to Work For'

Gulf Coast Community Foundation was the only community foundation in the country on this year’s NonProfit Times list.

07/20/2020 By Staff

The Future Was Female

Marie Selby Shared Her Love of the Outdoors with Generations Through Her Botanical Gardens

To mark Amendment 19's 100th anniversary of giving women the right to vote, we're telling the stories of influential local women.

07/20/2020 By Kay Kipling

Making History

City of Sarasota Receives Grant to Support Newtown

It’s the only Florida entity to receive one of 18 "Underrepresented Community" grants from the National Park Service.

07/20/2020 By Ilene Denton

South County

Venice Ranked No. 3 on 'Best Coastal Small Town' List

To create the annual list, a panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were chosen by popular vote.

07/17/2020 By Staff

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