News & City Life

Data

Incomes Up, Poverty Down in 2016

America's median household income grew by 3.2 percent between 2015 and 2016 and the percentage of those in poverty declined by .8 percent.

09/13/2017 By staff

Irma

Holing Up at the Aloft Sarasota During Hurricane Irma

The Aloft Hotel in downtown Sarasota took in Sarasotans—and their furry family members—who were seeking shelter from Hurricane Irma.

09/12/2017 By Susan Burns

Irma

World Rowing Championships a Go After Hurricane Irma

The international rowing races will go on as planned thanks to minimal damage from Hurricane Irma.

09/12/2017 By Megan McDonald

Irma

Community Foundation Establishes Hurricane Irma Relief Fund

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has established a disaster relief fund that will help those whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Irma.

09/12/2017 By staff

Irma

More Than 150 Shelters Still Open in Florida

As of Wednesday morning, more than 150 Hurricane Irma shelters remained open in Florida, housing more than 20,000 total residents.

09/12/2017 By staff

Irma

Total Damages From Hurricane Irma Estimated at $100 Billion

The weather forecasting site AccuWeather is estimating that Hurricane Irma has caused roughly $100 billion in damages.

09/12/2017 By staff

Irma

Why Sarasota Lucked Out With Hurricane Irma

Weather Underground's Jeff Masters—a former NOAA Hurricane Hunter—shares his insight.

09/12/2017 By David Hackett

Irma

Riding Out the Storm at the Sarasota Magazine Office

It felt safe and scary at the same time.

09/12/2017 By Kay Kipling

Irma

"I Survived a Category 5 Hurricane"

Sarasota's Loren Mayo thought she was taking a group on a relaxing, rejuvenating fitness retreat to St. Martin. What wound up happening was a nightmare.

09/12/2017 By Megan McDonald

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Federal Disaster Funds Available for Sarasota-Manatee

As Sarasota-Manatee begins to recover from Hurricane Irma, federal programs are in place to help provide relief.

09/12/2017 By Megan McDonald

Irma

Updates on Selby Gardens, Mote and Historic Spanish Point After Hurricane Irma

"We got super lucky, didn't we?"

09/12/2017 By Ilene Denton

Management

Salon Owners Discuss Training Strategies at Industry Showcase

The mother-daughter team behind Cutting Loose salons recently discussed their approach to training at Paul Mitchell’s education show in Las Vegas.

09/07/2017 By staff

New hires

Children's Foundation Picks New Vice President

Sarasota's All Star Children's Foundation recently hired Beth Bush as its new vice president of philanthropy.

09/07/2017 By staff

Public relations

Sarasota Marketing Specialist Receives Statewide Award

Sarasota's Cheray Keyes-Shima last month received the highest honor accorded by the Florida Public Relations Association.

09/07/2017 By staff

Philanthropy

Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Retiring

Estelle Crawford, the president of the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, will retire on Sept. 30 after 11 years of service to the organization.

09/07/2017 By staff

Shop Local

A Guide to the Sarasota Farmers Market

A Saturday morning at the downtown farmers market is a Saturday morning well spent.

09/06/2017 By Stephanie Isaac

Retail

New Online Boutique Helps Fund Aid Projects Around the World

The Wandering Coast sells consciously sourced coastal bohemian apparel, accessories and home goods.

09/06/2017 By staff

New hires

Scholarship and Mentoring Nonprofit Picks New Executive Director

The nonprofit Take Stock in Children of Manatee County recently hired Jamie Serino as its executive director.

09/06/2017 By staff

New hires

Landscape Company Names New General Manager

ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design recently promoted Joe Mantkowski to general manager of the company's landscape division.

09/06/2017 By staff

Hurricane Season

How to Prepare for a Hurricane

Hurricane season runs June 1-Nov. 30, and it's important to be prepared.

09/06/2017 By Megan McDonald