More News & City Life

Winning Sunset

A Photo of the Venice Pier Recently Won a Global Online Contest

For one month, Liesl Walsh's picture is on display on a billboard on I-4 between Orlando and Lakeland.

11/24/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Holidays

Tidewell Foundation Seeks Holiday Gifts for Grieving Children and Families

The community can donate unwrapped gifts or sponsor families enrolled in Tidewell’s Blue Butterfly program.

11/23/2021 By Staff

Wise Eyes

Meet the Laughing Buddha of Cocoanut Avenue

A homeowner in the historic neighborhood just north of downtown Sarasota installed a joyful Buddha to watch over nearby Pioneer Park.

11/23/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Theater

Melba Moore to Perform at WBTT's Fall Gala

Tickets are available for a livestream of the gala on Dec. 4.

11/22/2021 By Staff

Grants

The Ringling Receives Grant from Community Foundation

The $42,500 will provide support for three of the museum's programs.

11/22/2021 By Staff

Turkey Talk

What Not to Say at Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

Etiquette advisor Olympia Baylou of Blooming Impressions helps us with the art of holiday conversations.

11/22/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Nonprofit News

Community Foundation Earns National Recognition

The foundation was awarded re-accreditation and earned an "exceptional" four-star rating on Charity Navigator.

11/21/2021 By Staff

Grants

Step Up Suncoast Awarded $50,000 from Bank of America

The funding will support the organization's economic mobility efforts.

11/21/2021 By Staff

Awards

Equality Florida Honors Realm Restaurant Group

Sharon Carole and Christopher Covelli each received the Voice for Equality Award.

11/19/2021 By Staff

Building Up

Here's a Look at What Could Be Coming to St. Armands Circle

A rundown of the proposals for the Fillmore parking lot site that City of Sarasota commissioners received this week.

11/18/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Awards

Sarasota Audubon President Win Prestigious National Audubon Society Award

Jeanne Dubi has been awarded a Charles H. Callison Award, which is only given out to two people every year.

11/17/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

New College’s 42nd Annual Clambake Breaks Fundraising Record

Clambake has been New College of Florida’s major scholarship fundraiser for more than four decades.

11/17/2021 By Staff

Grants

Selby Foundation Spring Grants Cycle Opens Dec. 1, 2021

The foundation specializes in supporting nonprofits with capital grants that support construction, acquisition and/or renovation of facilities.

11/17/2021 By Staff

Health News

SMH Oncology Tower Opens; Dick Vitale Among First Patients

The tower is the second phase and centerpiece of several facilities that make up Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.

11/16/2021 By Megan McDonald

Politics

Sarasota Delays Discussion of New Home Sharing Rules Until Next Year

If eventually approved, a home sharing ordinance may allow for rentals shorter than seven days within city limits, as long as a homeowner is present.

11/16/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Giving Back

Looking to Give Back This Thanksgiving? Here Are Five Events That Help Those in Need.

A number of nonprofits are hosting food and toy drives this season.

11/16/2021 By Marc Griffin

Awards

Big Brothers Big Sisters Names 2021 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year

They are John Barringer and Ashley Tinker.

11/15/2021 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Board Approves $2.4 Million in Grants

The funding will be used to create workforce pipelines, support health equity efforts and promote diversity, equity and access through the arts.

11/15/2021 By Staff

Huzzah!

Take a Trip Back in Time at This Year's Sarasota Medieval Fair

Enjoy music, human chess matches, jousting and more every weekend in November.

11/15/2021 By Jennifer Joy Walker

Limelight

Photos: The Artful Lobster 2021

The Hermitage Artist Retreat campus was the setting for this outdoor celebration.

11/15/2021 Photography by Lori Sax