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Hurricanes

DeSantis Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Ian

The governor also requested a federal pre-landfall emergency declaration.

09/24/2022 By Staff

Hurricanes

Tropical Storm Ian Forms in the Carribbean; Could Strike Sarasota-Manatee

Conditions will likely begin to deteriorate on Tuesday night. The following 24 hours looks like the time of major concern.

09/24/2022 By Bob Bunting

Hurricanes

Keep Your Eye on the Tropics Right Now

After a summer of Saharan dust inhibiting hurricane formation, scientist Bob Bunting says conditions are now near-perfect for storm development.

09/22/2022 By Bob Bunting

New Wave

Drug Overdoses Are Rising Again. Why?

There have been 134 overdoses in Sarasota and 309 in Manatee since just this May, and the numbers keep growing.

09/16/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Strength in Numbers

Giving Circles Bring Together Like-Minded Philanthropists to Help Those in Need

The last 10 years have seen the creation of a number of giving circles—organizations that require an annual minimum donation and work together on a membership basis.

09/16/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

Essential Intelligence

What to Know About Hispanic Heritage Month

This annual observance is meant to recognize the triumphs and struggles of Hispanic Americans throughout U.S. history.

09/12/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Flashback

Here's What Mira Mar Plaza Looked Like in the 1920s

The dates from 1923, when a growing Sarasota realized it needed a new hotel.

09/12/2022 By Kay Kipling

Bidding Farewell

Sarasotans Mourn Queen Elizabeth II's Death

Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96. Here's how locals are remembering her.

09/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Play Ball!

Orioles Announce 2023 Spring Training Schedule

Spring training kicks off Feb. 25, 2023, at Ed Smith Stadium against the Minnesota Twins.

09/07/2022 By Megan McDonald

The Bay

The Bay's Grand Opening Celebration Kicks Off October 14

The 10-day event will feature live music, daily guided kayak tours and nature walks, a Multicultural Festival and Oktoberfest celebration, and more.

09/06/2022 By Bethany Ritz

The Purr-fect Salon

Fancy Felines Is Sarasota's First Cats-Only Grooming Salon

This salon is an oasis for felines, who are notoriously hard to groom.

09/06/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Relax, Calm

Bliss Out With These Soothing Beach Shots by Photographer Gray Malin

The well-known photographer has added Sarasota-Manatee's shoreline to his collection of light-filled aerial beach shots.

09/02/2022 By Megan McDonald

Game, Set, Match

Did You Know Serena Williams Trained at IMG Academy?

Williams, who recently announced her retirement and is currently competing in the U.S. Open, trained with legendary coach Nick Bollettieri.

09/01/2022 By Megan McDonald

Street Beat

The City of Sarasota Wants Public Input on Plans for Shade Avenue

Planners are asking to hear from those who live or travel along Shade by Wednesday, Aug. 31.

08/29/2022 By Bethany Ritz

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Protects 10 Acres in Collier County

The land is home to a variety of animals listed as species of greatest conservation need—including the Florida black bear, Florida panther, wood stork, and Big Cypress fox squirrel.

08/25/2022 By Staff