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Marlene Hauck Promotes Mental Wellness From Youth Onward

Hauck has dedicated her life to breaking down stigmas around mental illness.

01/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Unity Awards

Tracie Troxler Improves Our Soil, and Our Community, Through Composting

“Healthy plants and healthy ecology sprout from healthy soil, and so does a healthy community."

01/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Unity Awards

P.J. Brooks and Scott Eller Help People Find a Safe Place to Live

Homelessness erodes people’s dignity by denying them the most basic of needs: a place to call home.

01/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

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Kira-Lynn Ferderber Educates the Community About Domestic and Sexual Violence

Ferderber believes educating kids is a key part of preventing violence. “It’s so important, as adults, that we make spaces that support young people," she says.

01/01/2024 By Megan McDonald

Unity Awards

Michele Redwine Shines a Spotlight on Black Artistry

“We will not allow what’s happening in Tallahassee to take away who we are—and I believe the arts play a strong part in making that happen.” 

01/01/2024 Photography by Megan McDonald

Unity Awards

Allan Mestel Uses Photography to Connect Sarasota to Conflict Around the World

"My images will always be available to anyone to represent the truth.” 

01/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Unity Awards

David Wilkins Brings Black History to Students Who Aren’t Learning It at School

Freedom School is a series of free lessons on African and African American history for students in grades K-12 that launched last February and was renewed and expanded last fall.

01/01/2024 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Year in Review

The Top 10 Most-Read Stories We Published 2023

It was a banger of a year for restaurant roundups, top-tier real estate listings and more.

12/26/2023 By Megan McDonald

Year in Review

If You Missed Any of These 10 Incredible Stories From 2023, You Should Fix That ASAP

In a year full of terrific Sarasota Magazine stories, these 10 stood out.

12/26/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Loop-de-Loop

Sarasota and Manatee Counties Are Rolling Out Roundabouts in Greater Numbers

Sarasota, Manatee, developers and FDOT say circles make sense, in some locations, to boost safety.

12/20/2023 By Catherine Hicks/Community News Collaborative

Fast Track

Ronnique Major Named 2024 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year

Plus, the Ritz announces a new general manager, and more.

12/20/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Receives $25 Million Gift

Plus, the Selby Foundation awards a $100,000 grant to Season of Sharing and more.

12/18/2023 By Staff

Wash Out

Thanks to an Incoming Winter Storm, We're in For a Wet, Windy Weekend

Heavy rains and gusty winds will continue through Sunday, followed by a cold front on Monday and Tuesday.

12/15/2023 By Staff

Oldies and Goodies

Antique Shops Put Arcadia on the Map

Alongside the treasures of the past Arcadia's Main Street are some new ideas.

12/14/2023 By Sarah Owens/Community News Collaborative

Under The Tree

Christmas Tree Disposal Can Mean More Than a Trip to the Curb

Green alternatives to trash day can actually make your garden grow better.

12/14/2023 By Sarah Owens/Community News Collaborative

Listening to Black Voices

The Hon. Charles Williams on the Importance of Patience and Empathy in the Legal System

Williams also shares what it was like growing up in segregated St. Pete, as well as a touching story about meeting his idol, boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.

12/11/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Q & A

CoreSRQ Is Now Part of the YMCA of Southwest Florida. Here's What That Means for Its Members.

We spoke with Michelle Mitchell, who is transitioning from her role as CEO of CoreSRQ to district executive director of the Y's new Sarasota City Branch and Palmer Ranch Branch.

12/05/2023 By Stephanie Churn Lubow

Fast Track

Florida Center for Early Childhood Hires Chief Philanthropy Officer

Plus, Manatee County announces its Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards, and more.

12/04/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Selby Foundation Approves More Than $823,000 in Grants

Plus, WBTT receives a $40,000 Arts Appreciation Grant and more.

12/04/2023 By Staff

Looking Back

The Biggest Local Environmental Stories of 2023

From our summer heat wave to improvements in our wastewater treatment system, these are seven of the biggest environmental crises, and successes, of the past year.

12/01/2023 By Isaac Eger

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