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Honors

Sarasota Magazine Wins 17 Florida Magazine Association Awards

The publication was recognized for its writing, design, photography, illustrations, website and social media presence.

07/22/2023 By Staff

Hurricane Ian

For Some, Hurricane Ian Still Isn’t Over

South Sarasota County’s United Way is leading the effort to find those still suffering and link them with needed resources.

07/20/2023 By Sarah Owens/Community News Collaborative

Openings

Ride Cycling Studio Opens in The Mark

Plus, BayFirst Bank buys its Newtown building and Erika Alarcón opens Bridal by Barbie's Boutique.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Nelle Miller Named Interim Executive Director at UnidosNow

Plus, Victoria Thames takes over at Manatee Community Foundation and Bank of America names two local Student Leaders.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $1 Million for Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Plus, Operation Warrior Resolutions receives a $150,000 grant to help local veterans and more.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Listening to Black Voices

Shirley Miller on Sex Education and Civil Rights

Miller spent more than 30 years of her career designing and implementing sex education programs in more than 70 countries.

07/11/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Grant Report

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Approves More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Plus, ALSO Youth awards scholarships and CareerEdge provides funding for local employers.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Going Naked

This Cortez Resident Lives Without Air Conditioning. Yes, Really.

"We do fine," she says.

07/07/2023 By Pam Daniel

Turtle Power

Mote Establishes Voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County

The zone stretches from Longboat Key to Siesta Key, including Sarasota Bay, and extends from the shore to 1.5 miles offshore.

07/07/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Erin Duggan Named President, CEO of Visit Sarasota County

Duggan will take over for Virginia Haley, who retires in September.

07/06/2023 By Staff

Affordable Housing

New State-Wide Affordable Housing Act Draws Doubts from Local Experts

Key incentives include height and density bonuses and speeding up the application process for developers.

07/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hot Topics

Women in Sarasota Are Leading Conversations About How to Make More Money and Live Safer, Healthier Lives

Six issues facing women in Sarasota and the inspiring people working to solve them.

07/05/2023

Hot Topics

Inside The Fight Against Cyberstalking

In 2019, more than 3.4 million Americans reported being a victim of stalking or cyberstalking, and 71.2 percent of those victims were women.

07/05/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Hot Topics

The Pay Gap Remains a Major Hurdle for Women

Yes, even in 2023.

07/05/2023 By Megan McDonald

Environment

North Port Is Adding a Natural Resources Division to Help Preserve the Environment

The new division aims to respond to fast and furious development that’s exploding in south Sarasota County.

07/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hot Topics

How to Navigate Women’s Specific Financial Planning Needs

Two financial advisers on how women’s investment needs differ from men’s.

07/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hot Topics

The Never-Ending Quest to Stamp Out Workplace Harassment

An attorney outlines what to do if you find yourself being harassed at work.

07/05/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Hot Topics

Sarasota’s Dating Scene Can Be Discouraging. We’ve Got Tips.

A matchmaker discusses why it’s tough for women to find a partner in Sarasota and offers ways to overcome it.

07/05/2023 By Isaac Eger

R.I.P.

Remembering Cat Pennenga

Pennenga, a Sarasota photographer who documented thousands of life milestones for her clients, passed away on June 27 at age 47.

07/05/2023 By Megan McDonald

Hot Topics

What Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban Means for Women

Physicians say the new law, if enacted, will prevent pregnant women from receiving needed care.

07/05/2023 By Elizabeth Djinis

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