News & City Life

Environment

The Curse of the Piney Point Phosphate Plant

The state has finished the deep well injection site and the pumping of wastewater into the aquifer has begun. Will this finally rid us of Piney Point disasters? Or will its legacy haunt us forever?

04/07/2023 By Isaac Eger

Taking Root

A New Local Mapping Project Aims to Protect Mangroves

The project will track mangrove growth and conditions along northern Sarasota Bay, Palma Sola Bay, southern Tampa Bay, Terra Ceia Bay and the Manatee River.

04/07/2023 By Emma Moneuse

In Memoriam

Remembering Sarasota County Commissioner Nancy Detert

The longtime Florida politician passed away this week at age 78.

04/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Spring Forward

Warm Mineral Springs Reopens, With a Potential New Future to Ponder

After six months of closure due to Hurricane Ian, North Port's Warm Mineral Springs is back—and plans for a public-private partnership that sees a wellness resort on-site are now on the table.

04/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Politics

New College Joins Other Florida Universities in Banning TikTok on Campus

The move was announced on the same day that California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited with some of the school's staff and students.

04/05/2023 By Isaac Eger

Season Announcement

Ringling College Library Association Announces a New Season of Speakers for its Town Hall Lecture Series

This year's lineup includes Liz Cheney, Marie Yovanovitch, Stanly Tucci, Nir Eyal and Misty Copeland.

04/04/2023 By Staff

Hurricanes

Climate Adaptation Center Predicts 14 Named Storms, Seven Hurricanes for 2023 Season

Of those seven hurricanes, two or three are likely to be Category 3 or higher.

04/04/2023 By Megan McDonald

Health News

SMH Receives $1 Million Grant for New Behavioral Health Pavilion

The funds come from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

04/03/2023 By Staff

History Heroes

Check Out the 2023 Sarasota Heritage Award Winners

The awards honor the work of people and organizations committed to preserving Sarasota County's historical resources.

03/31/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Ride Tide Alert

Is Red Tide Back Already?

Which beaches will be affected this weekend?

03/31/2023 By Isaac Eger

Politics

Future of New College to Be Discussed at Tiger Bay Forum

The panel will include Sarasota Magazine contributing editor Elizabeth Djinis, who has covered the conservative takeover at the school.

03/29/2023 By Staff

Listening to Diverse Voices

Comedian Steve White on Relocating to Sarasota and How Humor Has Changed Since His Career Began

"The first thing when I get home from traveling is to spin around in my living room and yell at the top of my lungs to express gratitude."

03/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Philanthropy

Community Foundation Announces Dates for 2024 Giving Challenge

They are April 9-10, 2024, from noon to noon.

03/27/2023 By Staff

Wheels Up

SRQ Breaks Ground on Its New Five-Gate Terminal Expansion

The $73 million terminal will cover 75,300 square feet and include a four-lane security checkpoint and five boarding hold rooms with 970 seats.

03/27/2023 By Staff

Limelight

Photos: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation's 'Women and Medicine' Luncheon

Funds raised will go toward patient care at SMH's Cornell Family Behavioral Health Pavilion.

03/27/2023 Photography by Lori Sax

Burning Question

Does Sarasota Need to Put Pants on Its David?

A Florida school principal resigned after a teacher showed Michaelangelo’s famous sculpture without warning parents first. Does that mean Sarasota's famous replica needs to cover up?

03/24/2023 By Isaac Eger