The Seen

Manatee Chamber of Commerce Politics and Pancakes

Attendees got a preview of the legislative session and a waterfront breakfast.

02/18/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The Seen

Brunch on the Bay

The 22nd annual Brunch on the Bay was held on Nov. 1, 2015.

02/18/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Good Deeds

Local Businesses Doing Good Things

Applause and accolades for local businesses.

02/17/2016 By Hannah Wallace

America's No. 1 Beach

Grand Opening: Siesta Key Beach's Renovations Revealed

A public celebration of Siesta's new facilities is happening on Saturday, Feb. 20.

02/16/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Anti-Valentine

Goodwill Manasota Encourages Locals to "Donate Your Ex's Stuff"

Goodwill Manasota is offering the broken-hearted a chance to say "sayonara" to their unwanted relationship baggage.

02/15/2016 By Megan McDonald

Good Deeds

Local Business Support the Community

This week's round-up of local businesses helping our region.

02/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

941CEO Supports

Events and Organizations We're Passionate About

This week: Joan Lunden will speak at Tidewell Hospice's annual luncheon; All Children's Hospital's Miracle Ball, "Yesterday" at FST and more.

02/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

What's New Downtown?

Aloft Sarasota Now Open

Starwood Hotels and Resorts opens newest Aloft.

02/04/2016 By Susan Burns

Hats Off to Dolly!

Circus Gala

Circus Gala

02/02/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Why I Care

Greg McDaniel Mentors African-American Teens Through Gamma Xi Boule

Gamma Xi Boule mentors teenagers of color.

02/01/2016 By Ilene Denton

Sporting Life

Fox Lea Farm is a Draw for Equestrians

The Venice farm hosts shows more than 40 weeks a year.

02/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

Dept. of Unintended Consequences

Did Florida’s Crackdown on Pill Mills Create a Heroin Epidemic?

After a 2011 crackdown on pain clinics, heroin use has soared.

02/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Good Deeds

Local Businesses Support the Community

Local businesses doing good deeds.

01/28/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Our 8 Favorite #Sarasota Photographs on Instagram This Week - 1/26/16

This week: A perfect rose, saturated sunsets and clear, cool beach days.

01/26/2016 By Megan McDonald

Architecture

Only in Sarasota: Center for Architecture Sarasota

For this month's Only in Sarasota illustration, John Pirman sketches the newly restored Center for Architecture Sarasota.

01/25/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Road Show

A History of the Ringling Circus Train

As great rail trips go, the Orient Express had nothing on the circus train.

01/25/2016 By Loomis Dean

Out East

Survey: Ask the Ranchers

We polled a sampling of residents to see how they feel about the place they call home.

01/25/2016 By Staff

Sweet Success

Alma Johnson Harvests Honey for a Good Cause

Alma Johnson and her Italian queen bees produce pure Sarasota honey.

01/25/2016 By Megan McDonald

Bet On It

The End of Dog Racing at the Sarasota Kennel Club?

Since 1929, dogs have been racing at the Sarasota Kennel Club, but the facility—and the sport—are starting to show their age.

01/25/2016

Article

LH - 1/26/2016

01/22/2016 By Ilene Denton