News & City Life

Art For Us All

New Murals Around Town Remind Us of Our Shared Humanity

These murals, created over the past several months, gave us a sense of togetherness in a time of distance and separation.

10/27/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Names Greg Luberecki VP for Strategic Communications

Luberecki was previously director of communications at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

10/26/2021 By Staff

Conservation

Sarasota County Votes to Purchase Conservation Foundation’s Recently Protected Land

Sarasota County commissioners approved the purchase of 228 acres in Old Miakka.

10/26/2021 By Staff

Listening to Diverse Voices

An Undocumented Immigrant on What It's Like to Live in the Shadows

From picking oranges to hanging $6,000 chandeliers, an undocumented resident shares what it's like to live and work here.

10/26/2021 By Kim Doleatto

My Opinion

Sarasota Just Lost Some More of Its Public Beaches

Isaac Eger tells us about the new ordinance that further privatizes the Sarasota shoreline.

10/26/2021 By Isaac Eger

Good Deeds

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $135,000 from Publix

These funds will support All Faiths’ Mobile Pantry Program.

10/25/2021 By Staff

Grants

Second Heart Homes Receives $20,000 Grant from Church of the Redeemer

The funds will be used to repair and refurbish two recently purchased duplexes for 12 homeless women with mental health issues.

10/25/2021 By Staff

Transportation

AAA: Gas Prices Stabilize After Hitting 2021 High

Florida's average gas price is now $3.31 per gallon.

10/25/2021 By Staff

A Siesta Key Story

A New Book Celebrates the History of Siesta Key

Dr. Philip Farrell shares highlights from his book about our beloved beach.

10/25/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Halloween Creativity

Why Carve a Pumpkin When You Can Engrave One With a Laser?

This past Saturday, Sarasota's Faulhaber Fab Lab hosted a pumpkin laser-engraving event that put local families in the Halloween spirit.

10/25/2021 By Marc Griffin

Actually...

The Cortez Post Office Will Remain Open Until the End of October

Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, announced Friday that the post office will remain open for longer than originally planned and that a long-term solution may soon be found.

10/22/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Utilities

Sarasota County Residents Are Being Asked to Conserve Water

Officials say there is still plenty of water, but are asking people who live in unincorporated areas of Sarasota County and North Port to conserve water for the next 30 days.

10/22/2021 By Staff

Finance

Path Financial Founder Named a 'Five Star Wealth Manager'

The title is determined by a wealth manager’s client satisfaction, service and retention; credentials; assets; experience; and more.

10/22/2021 By Staff

Transportation

A Diverging Diamond Interchange Is Coming to I-75 and Clark Road

Construction on the $62.4 million project is expected to last until fall 2023.

10/22/2021 By Staff

The Arts

Michael Saunders & Company President Joins Van Wezel Foundation Board

Drayton Saunders was recently appointed to the position.

10/21/2021 By Staff

Mail fail

Cortez Residents Bemoan Plans to Close the Village's Post Office

Home delivery is not offered in parts of Cortez, which means many residents will have to drive to pick up their daily mail.

10/21/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Tourism

New Flights Between Sarasota and Connecticut Will Start in January

Avelo will fly between Sarasota and New Haven three times a week.

10/21/2021 By Staff

Up to Bat

Ecologist and Educator Dr. Katherine Clements Shares Nine Fun Facts About Bats

Peek into local bat life at the Venice Audubon Society and Rookery.

10/20/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Construction

Firmo Construction Breaks Ground on Fairfield by Marriott in North Tampa

The Sarasota construction group will collaborate with AP Architecture on the project.

10/20/2021 By Staff

Pedal Power

BLVD Bike Rides Returns Nov. 2 for Mobility Week

The ride will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, starting at 5:15 p.m in the Rosemary District.

10/20/2021 By Staff