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Scenes From Today's 'Freedom Fest' in Downtown Sarasota

Held at the same time as Dr. Anthony Fauci’s visit to Sarasota, Freedom Fest featured remarks from Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.

04/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto Photography by Allan Mestel

Q & A

Barancik Foundation CEO Teri Hansen on Her Decision to Retire, What She's Most Proud of and What Comes Next

'For us, it’s about venture philanthropy. We can try things that others—governments, businesses—can’t or won’t do. And once something works, others can scale it.'

04/11/2025 By Kim Doleatto

The Big Question

Is Recycling a Waste of Time?

Here's what really happens after your recyclables are hauled away from the curb.

04/07/2025 By Stephanie Churn Lubow

In Their Own Words

Former City Manager Marlon Brown on Public Service, His Biggest Accomplishments and His New Role with the Sarasota Chamber

"However many hours I ended up in the office, I didn’t care about anything else but just making sure that every day I saw people walking the street, enjoying the city and laughing.”

04/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Power Up

The 25 Most Powerful People in Sarasota

From business leaders to activists, elected officials and philanthropists, these are the people shaping Sarasota’s future.

04/02/2025 By Kim Doleatto, Lauren Jackson, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Megan McDonald

Not an April Fool's Joke

Climate Adaptation Center Predicts 17 Named Storms, 10 Hurricanes and Five Major Hurricanes for 2025

We'd love to say we're pulling an April fool's joke, but record-high ocean temperatures and other meteorological conditions tell a different story.

04/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Conservation

Big Waters Land Trust, Sarasota County, Elling Eide Center Partner to Protect Land on Little Sarasota Bay

Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program purchased land on Feb. 4, which remains privately owned and managed by The Elling Eide Center.

03/31/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Sarasota County Receives Funding to Remove Invasive Plants at Local Beaches

Plus, Alta Vista Elementary receives a $50k STEM classroom makeover, and more.

03/31/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

SeaPort Manatee Receives $2 Million in State Grant Funding for Roadway Access Project

Plus, All Faiths Food Bank receives a $335,000 grant from Publix Supermarket Charities, and more.

03/24/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Receives Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award

Plus, SMH wins Gallup's Exceptional Workplace Award and the Laurel Civic Association hires a new chief development officer.

03/24/2025 By Staff

Better Together

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Wants You to Know that You Matter

From March 24 to March 30, the foundation is spreading its inaugural kindness campaign.

03/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Fast Track

SMH Ranked Among World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek

Plus: Sarasota Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner receives a national award, FST officially names its new arts plaza, and more.

03/10/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $8 Million in Grants

Plus, Season of Sharing raises $7.2 million, Planned Parenthood raises nearly $900,000 at its annual dinner, and more.

03/10/2025 By Staff

History Now

With New Land Deal, Sarasota African American Cultural Center Moves Closer to Becoming Reality

City of Sarasota commissioners approved an "option to purchase" deal this week, paving the way for the long-awaited museum and arts hub.

03/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Health Care

Approved: Upcoming 'Freedom Fest' in Downtown Sarasota May Feature Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo

The festival will take place April 14 at Five Points Park; the same day Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to talk at the Van Wezel.

03/05/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Unity Awards

Lee DeLieto Sr. Helps Young People Thrive

“We’re teaching woodworking, plumbing, electrical. That’s crucial, because many of those families need as much income as they can bring home.”

03/03/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Unity Awards

Meet the Winners of Our 2025 Unity Awards

Eight people whose commitment to bringing us together will leave you hopeful and inspired.

03/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto, Lauren Jackson, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Megan McDonald

Unity Awards

David Shuel Helps People Find Work and Support After Being Incarcerated

“These guys come here and they’re wounded. They’re hurt. They have fear. They’re uncomfortable.”

03/03/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Unity Awards

Kathleen Sullivan Gives a Helping Hand to Children and Families in Need

“When anybody asks me about Head Start, I tell them it changed my life.”

03/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Unity Awards

Evan Samson Is Bringing Attention to the Region’s Growing Filipino Community

“To create a successful project, you have to recognize everyone’s strengths and weaknesses and bring those ideas together. Collaboration is key.”

03/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Sarasota Magazine

News & City Life

Scenes From Today's 'Freedom Fest' in Downtown Sarasota

Barancik Foundation CEO Teri Hansen on Her Decision to Retire, What She's Most Proud of and What Comes Next

Is Recycling a Waste of Time?

Former City Manager Marlon Brown on Public Service, His Biggest Accomplishments and His New Role with the Sarasota Chamber

The 25 Most Powerful People in Sarasota

Climate Adaptation Center Predicts 17 Named Storms, 10 Hurricanes and Five Major Hurricanes for 2025

Big Waters Land Trust, Sarasota County, Elling Eide Center Partner to Protect Land on Little Sarasota Bay

Sarasota County Receives Funding to Remove Invasive Plants at Local Beaches

SeaPort Manatee Receives $2 Million in State Grant Funding for Roadway Access Project

Selby Gardens Receives Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Wants You to Know that You Matter

SMH Ranked Among World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek

Barancik Foundation Awards $8 Million in Grants

With New Land Deal, Sarasota African American Cultural Center Moves Closer to Becoming Reality

Approved: Upcoming 'Freedom Fest' in Downtown Sarasota May Feature Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo

Lee DeLieto Sr. Helps Young People Thrive

Meet the Winners of Our 2025 Unity Awards

David Shuel Helps People Find Work and Support After Being Incarcerated

Kathleen Sullivan Gives a Helping Hand to Children and Families in Need

Evan Samson Is Bringing Attention to the Region’s Growing Filipino Community

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