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Restaurant Owner Poonam Maini on Finding Her Way to a New Life in Sarasota

The owner of Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine worked to overcome an abusive marriage and build a thriving business, and now gives back to the needy in her native India.

06/06/2022 By Kay Kipling

Here We Go

Here's What to Expect from the Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico Right Now

While winds may briefly gust to tropical storm force, with showers of rain near Sarasota, the largest impacts will be further south.

06/03/2022 By Bob Bunting

Go For the Gold

Rise and Nye's Celebrates the 2022 Special Olympics

The "Flame of Hope" made a special stop at the downtown Sarasota coffee and ice cream shop, which employs 35 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

06/02/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Photos

Photos: Gun Control Advocates Organize Rally in Downtown Sarasota

The event took place at Five Points Park and featured speakers and a vigil for victims of gun violence.

05/31/2022 By Megan McDonald Photography by Allan Mestel

Coffee Klatch

Think You Don't Like Black Coffee? This New Mobile Coffee Cart May Change Your Mind

Devin Borgwardt's Brewed Monday Coffee offers single-origin coffee processed with the entire coffee cherry, making for a sweet, floral flavor.

05/31/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Grant Report

Healthcare Foundation Receives $2 Million Gift for Behavioral Health Pavilion

Plus, CreArte Latino Center is the recipient of a Covid-19 Community Impact Grant and Goodwill receives a donation of art from Patriot Plaza.

05/26/2022 By Staff

Awards

Barancik Foundation Names Five Sarasota Teachers as Ripple Effect Award Winners

The spring semester awardees are Tessa Healy, Megan Wink, Michelle Rivas, Dorothy Rieger and Melissa Dweck.

05/26/2022 By Staff

Construction

Get Ready for Another Construction Project on U.S. 41

The Florida Department of Transportation has plans to resurface two miles of roadway near the Sarasota airport.

05/26/2022 By Chloe Nelson

History on the Move

Historic Leonard Reid House Will Be Relocated to Newtown This Week

The structure will become the first home for Sarasota African American Art Center and History Museum.

05/23/2022 By Staff

Grant Report

Selby Foundation Awards $250,000 Grant to Selby Gardens for Palm Avenue Restoration

Plus, Mote's sea turtle hospital receives a grant to help turtles with tumors and Arts Advocates awards $20,000 in scholarships to 10 students.

05/23/2022 By Staff

Living the Dream

Sarasota Once Again Named One of the Best Places to Live in the U.S.

The ranking is based on data from a nationwide survey that measures a city's desirability, quality of life, job market and overall value.

05/23/2022 By Chloe Nelson

You Complete Me

Ringling Boulevard Upgrades Will Make the Street Safer for Cyclists

Sections of the road will soon become what is known as a “complete street.”

05/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Some of the Submissions for Sarasota's City Seal Rebrand Are Really Something

"Sarasota: The Luxurious City of Luxury."

05/20/2022 By Megan McDonald

Planning

City Approves Affordable Housing Measures, But Scraps Changes to Building Height Rules

If implemented, the changes could add an estimated 2,000-3,000 more affordable housing units to the city.

05/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Jobs

First Class Graduates from Tuition-Free Construction Training Program in Newtown

Within a week of completing the training, at least two of the graduates had started new jobs.

05/16/2022 By Staff

Retirement

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President to Retire This Fall

Mason Ayres has served in the role since 2016.

05/16/2022 By Staff

Finance

PGTI Reports Record First Quarter 2022 Results

Net sales in the first quarter totaled $359 million, an increase of 32 percent.

05/16/2022 By Staff

Street Smarts

City of Sarasota to Unveil 'Complete Street' Designs Next Week

The projects will modify various intersections throughout the corridors that encompass neighborhoods that have been traditionally underserved.

05/16/2022 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Approves $6.3 Million In Grant Funding

The total includes $2.5 million to All Faiths Food Bank to help expand its capacity to screen children and families for food insecurity.

05/16/2022 By Staff

LOL

'Laughing With Lemurs' Offers an Unforgettable and Hilarious Experience

Beth Bongar, a certified laughter wellness coach, leads the one-hour session with the help of three lemurs at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota.

05/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sarasota Magazine

News & City Life

Restaurant Owner Poonam Maini on Finding Her Way to a New Life in Sarasota

Here's What to Expect from the Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico Right Now

Rise and Nye's Celebrates the 2022 Special Olympics

Photos: Gun Control Advocates Organize Rally in Downtown Sarasota

Think You Don't Like Black Coffee? This New Mobile Coffee Cart May Change Your Mind

Healthcare Foundation Receives $2 Million Gift for Behavioral Health Pavilion

Barancik Foundation Names Five Sarasota Teachers as Ripple Effect Award Winners

Get Ready for Another Construction Project on U.S. 41

Historic Leonard Reid House Will Be Relocated to Newtown This Week

Selby Foundation Awards $250,000 Grant to Selby Gardens for Palm Avenue Restoration

Sarasota Once Again Named One of the Best Places to Live in the U.S.

Ringling Boulevard Upgrades Will Make the Street Safer for Cyclists

Some of the Submissions for Sarasota's City Seal Rebrand Are Really Something

City Approves Affordable Housing Measures, But Scraps Changes to Building Height Rules

First Class Graduates from Tuition-Free Construction Training Program in Newtown

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President to Retire This Fall

PGTI Reports Record First Quarter 2022 Results

City of Sarasota to Unveil 'Complete Street' Designs Next Week

Barancik Foundation Approves $6.3 Million In Grant Funding

'Laughing With Lemurs' Offers an Unforgettable and Hilarious Experience

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