Architecture

I.M. Pei Left His Mark on Sarasota

The architect, who passed away this week at age 102, designed the dormitories at New College of Florida.

05/17/2019 By Megan McDonald

Star Power

Charlie Barnett, Star of Netflix’s Russian Doll, Launched His Career in Sarasota

"I’m really, really thankful to have grown up in Sarasota," he says.

05/02/2019 By Giulia Heyward

I Like Bikes

Meet the Man Responsible for Those Decorated Bikes All Over Downtown

Dr. Nik is a celebration of life on two wheels.

05/02/2019 By Isaac Eger

What I've Learned

Love of Rock Music Launched David McGough's Starry Career

McGough, 60, has a new book, "Fame," that features his photographs and stories of Mick Jagger, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald Trump, Michael Jackson and scores of other celebrities.

04/30/2019 By David Hackett

Appointments

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces Appointment of New Executive Director

Marcy Miller will be responsible for overseeing Artist Series' administration, programs, policies and strategic planning.

04/30/2019 By Staff

Posy Power

Meet Floral Manager Jerry Bonvissuto—and Learn How to Arrange Flowers Like a Pro

Bradenton snowbird Bonvissuto is a volunteer in the fall and winter and a full-time floral arranger for a couple with a 35,000-square-foot, 300-acre grand estate in the spring and summer.

04/29/2019 By Ilene Denton

Appointments

Cancer Research Nurse Named to Prestigious Professorship

Cecile Lengacher, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FAPOS, has been named to the Lyle and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology.

04/29/2019 Photography by Staff

Awards

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Instructor Wins Women in Leadership Award

The award recognizes USF faculty whose research and creative efforts focus on women, women’s issues and women’s initiatives.

04/23/2019 By Staff

Awards

Visit Sarasota's Enriqueta Balandra Selected for Destinations International Foundation's ‘30 Under 30’ Program

Balandra will receive networking opportunities and professional development throughout the year.

04/18/2019 By Staff

Awards

Kathryn Graber Named 2019 James Wischer 'Child Advocate of the Year' by Manatee Children's Services

Graber has had a long career in child advocacy.

04/10/2019 By Staff

Education

Manatee Educator Named Florida Assistant Principal of the Year

Bernadette Pletcher is assistant principal at Palmetto's Tillman Elementary; she helped guide the school from an F grade to a B grade.

04/05/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Veronica Brady Named Director of Advancement for Bay Park Conservancy

Brady will help accelerate fundraising for Bay Park and lead private philanthropic giving.

04/04/2019 By Staff

Mr. Chatterbox

Mr. Chatterbox Returns to Havana

Sixty years after fleeing Havana during the Cuban Revolution, our humor columnist returns for the first time to the changed island nation.

04/02/2019 By Robert Plunket

What I've Learned

Retired General and Venice Resident Gerald E. McIlmoyle Played a Major Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis

"I’ll never forget President Kennedy telling me eyeball to eyeball, ‘I’ll never be able to thank you enough for bringing back those pictures and allowing me to peacefully settle this crisis.’"

04/01/2019 By David Hackett

BUSINESS OF FASHION

Fashion Mega-Influencer Blair Eadie Has Made Sarasota Her Second Home

Eadie, who has more than 1 million followers on Instagram and just launched a collection with Nordstrom, shares the secrets to her success, the trends she’s most looking forward to for spring, and why she loves Sarasota.

03/14/2019 By Megan McDonald

International Women's Day

Nine Extraordinary Women Who Are Transforming Sarasota-Manatee

These trailblazers have big dreams and fresh ideas.

03/08/2019

LOCAL FILM

Local Documentary Receives Three Awards at Film Festival Screenings Across the Country

Since its original test screening in Sarasota, the documentary has been shown at eight film festivals, receiving three separate awards along the way.

03/06/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Picture This

A Day in the Life of Sarasota

Photographers Jenny Acheson, Everett Dennison, Chris Lake, Brad McCourtney and Chad Spencer span the region to capture the things people do and the places they go, from sunrise to moonrise.

02/28/2019 Photography by Jenny Acheson, Everett Dennison, Chris Lake, and Brad McCourtney By Chad Spencer

The Lion King

Actor Jared Dixon Perfects His Craft in Disney's The Lion King

Dixon stars as Simba in the Tony Award-winning musical, coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in March.

02/28/2019 By Giulia Heyward

TV RECAP

Recap: MTV's Siesta Key Season 2, Episode 7: 'It's Been A Day'

This week, we learn that this show takes monogamy and throws it out the window. We also find out when peak "booty-call hours" take place.

02/27/2019 By Giulia Heyward

People & Profiles

I.M. Pei Left His Mark on Sarasota

Charlie Barnett, Star of Netflix’s Russian Doll, Launched His Career in Sarasota

Meet the Man Responsible for Those Decorated Bikes All Over Downtown

Love of Rock Music Launched David McGough's Starry Career

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces Appointment of New Executive Director

Meet Floral Manager Jerry Bonvissuto—and Learn How to Arrange Flowers Like a Pro

Cancer Research Nurse Named to Prestigious Professorship

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Instructor Wins Women in Leadership Award

Visit Sarasota's Enriqueta Balandra Selected for Destinations International Foundation's ‘30 Under 30’ Program

Kathryn Graber Named 2019 James Wischer 'Child Advocate of the Year' by Manatee Children's Services

Popular Content

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Board Approves $1.8 Million in Grant Funding

Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Names New Director of Financial Resource Development

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces Appointment of New Executive Director

Sarasota Police Collect 38 Pounds of Unwanted Drugs During National Take-Back Day

Florida College Access Network Recognizes CareerSource Suncoast's Chris Laney

Hive Architects’ Principals Receive the University of Florida 2019 Young Architects Design Award

Manatee Educator Named Florida Assistant Principal of the Year

Veronica Brady Named Director of Advancement for Bay Park Conservancy

Mr. Chatterbox Returns to Havana

Retired General and Venice Resident Gerald E. McIlmoyle Played a Major Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis

Fashion Mega-Influencer Blair Eadie Has Made Sarasota Her Second Home

Nine Extraordinary Women Who Are Transforming Sarasota-Manatee

Local Documentary Receives Three Awards at Film Festival Screenings Across the Country

A Day in the Life of Sarasota

Actor Jared Dixon Perfects His Craft in Disney's The Lion King

Recap: MTV's Siesta Key Season 2, Episode 7: 'It's Been A Day'

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