Digital Hugs

A New Facebook Page Uplifts Sarasota County Schools

The page, "We Love Our Sarasota County Schools," aims to counter negativity and celebrate the daily successes that happen at school.

11/05/2021 By Kim Doleatto

City Love

Bradenton Launches 'Love This City' Campaign

The campaign features scavenger hunts, a community art project and a holiday gift guide.

11/04/2021 By Staff

Housing

Second Heart Homes Launches New Housing and Support Program for Women

The program is an extension of the nonprofit’s support model for homeless men.

11/04/2021 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Names 'Teacher of the Year' Finalists

They are Shannon Haddad, Jennifer Jaso and Loridia Urquiza.

11/04/2021 By Staff

Save the Sea Cow

Here's How to Celebrate Manatee Awareness Month

November is Manatee Awareness Month. Here are some tips for celebrating and protecting our gentle giants.

11/04/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Festivals

Thunder by the Bay Dates Announced for 2022

The annual festival will take place at the Sarasota Fairgrounds from Feb. 18-20.

11/03/2021 By Staff

Hunger

All Faiths Food Bank to Distribute 12,500 Turkeys This Year

It's the largest number of turkeys the food bank has ever distributed—and it comes during an unprecedented spike in the need for food assistance caused by Covid.

11/03/2021 By Staff

Openings

Local Women Launch Business That Supports Area Artists

Elizabeth Goodwill and Barbara Gerdeman have opened Creative Liberties Artist Studios in the Limelight District.

11/03/2021 By Staff

Siesta Key Hotels

Another Siesta Key Hotel Project Moves Forward

The seven-story, 120-room hotel on Old Stickney Point Road from 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras will also include a separate five-story parking garage.

11/03/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Philanthropy

Junior League of Sarasota Announces 'Little Black Dress Initiative'

The annual event brings focus to the restrictions that poverty places on choices, opportunities, and access to everyday resources.

11/02/2021 By Staff

Relocations

Rumble Announces New U.S. HQ in Sarasota

The Sarasota County Commission voted to give an $825,000 Economic Development Incentive Grant to the video platform, which is popular with conservative viewers.

11/02/2021 By Staff