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Grants

Child Protection Center Receives $90,000 Grant

Funding from the McCune Family Foundation will support the prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse.

08/19/2021 By Staff

Grants

Samaritan Counseling Services Awarded $50,000 Grant

The funding comes from the McCune Family Foundation and will be used to support mental health for at-risk children and youth.

08/18/2021 By Staff

Building Up

St. Armands Circle's Hotel-Grocery Project May Have Competition

City of Sarasota commissioners voted this week to consider other offers to purchase the Fillmore parking lot.

08/18/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Art Appreciation

Four Black Sarasota Artists You Need to Know

These men are constantly creating new work—and challenging existing ideas about inclusion in the art world.

08/18/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Philanthropy

All Faiths Food Bank Receives Match for Autumn Harvest Campaign

The Rakay Family Foundation is currently offering up to $100,000 in one-to-one matching funds for gifts made through Sept. 30.

08/17/2021 By Staff

Podcasts

Sarasota Teens Launch Sex Education Podcast

Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett participated in Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida’s Peer Education program.

08/17/2021 By Staff

Weather

Sarasota’s Climate Adaptation Center Updates Its 2021 Hurricane Forecast

Three climate factors will keep this an active peak season.

08/16/2021 By Bob Bunting

Honors

Chamber of Commerce Names 'Outstanding Leadership' Award Recipients

Four local leaders were honored at an event held last week.

08/16/2021 By Staff

Essential Intelligence

The Long, Complicated Story Behind Sarasota's New Lift Station

Ever wondered what that new brick building on Mound Street is? Here's what you need to know.

08/16/2021 By Kim Doleatto

The law

New Radio Show Will Answer Legal Questions and Cover the Justice System

Legal Aid of Manasota, a nonprofit that provides legal services at no cost to those in need, is starting a new monthly radio segment on WSLR 96.5.

08/13/2021 By Staff

Data

Census Shows Sarasota and Manatee Counties Growing, Becoming More Diverse

Our area's population grew more quickly than the nation as whole over the past decade, according to new Census figures.

08/13/2021 By Staff

Construction

Gulfstream Roundabout Traffic Shift Will Start Monday

The City of Sarasota and the Florida Department of Transportation are warning drivers to expect stop-and-go traffic and changing lane conditions on Monday evening.

08/13/2021 By Staff

Grants

Child Protection Center Receives Grant for Intervention Services

The $10,000 grant from the William and Harriet Sturdevant Memorial Charitable Trust will support the Children and Families Supervised Visitation Program.

08/12/2021 By Staff