In Their Own Words

CreArte Latino Managing Director Cinthia Peña on Building Pride, Acceptance and Community

“We Latinos, we have warm hearts. We’re an open book. We invite everyone to come see what we do, collaborate with us, volunteer with us.”

07/06/2026 By Kendall Southworth

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Women of Impact

Explore the inspiring stories of Sarasota's 2026 Women of Impact—leaders, innovators and changemakers making a meaningful difference in our community.

07/01/2026 Photography by Barbara Banks

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Women of Impact 2026: Tina Granthon

Beacon of Hope

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Marlene Hauck & Amie Austin, Ph.D.

Executive Director & Board Member, Sunshine From Darkness

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Lindsey M. Strozier

Integrity Wealth Management, Inc.

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Lee-Ann Frost & Carina Corry

Founder/CEO & Director of Marketing and Development, SOL IV Wellness

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Katy Wendel

Vice President of Care Delivery Innovation, CAN Community Health

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Katy McBrayer-Lynch & Heather Todd

Board Member & CEO, Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc.

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Kamala Martinez

Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Jessica Hays & Shelley H.A. Walters-Walker

President/CEO & Board Chair, SPARCC

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Jade Davis

Partner, Technology, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI Service Line Leader, Shumaker

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Barbara H. Gormley, Esq.

Personal Injury Attorney, The Law Office of Barbara H. Gormley, P.A.

07/01/2026

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Women of Impact 2026: Alicia Weaver

Founder, Life Refined Management

07/01/2026

Awards

Sarasota Magazine Wins 15 Florida Magazine Association Awards

The magazine was recognized for writing, design, photography and digital excellence.

06/09/2026

In Their Own Words

Manasota ASALH Executive Director Jada Wright-Greene on the Vitality of the Past and How We Can Preserve It

"If we want real history preserved, we have to actively support the organizations doing that work."

06/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

In Their Own Words

Dancer Siara Delmar Hernández on Performing at the Super Bowl with Bad Bunny

“Being able to represent my people and my community is a responsibility that I don’t take lightly."

05/05/2026 By Megan McDonald

Green Scene

A New Mural at Pine View School Honors Florida's Native Plants and Animals

Plus, a few fun ways to celebrate Earth Day today.

04/22/2026 By Lauren Jackson

In Their Own Words

Harvest Church Pastor and Harvest House CEO Dan Minor on Building Community

Minor is the pastor at Harvest Church and president and CEO of Harvest House, putting him at the intersection of faith, housing, mental health and a universal question that’s more relevant than ever: Who gets to belong?

04/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

In Their Own Words

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Julian Phillips on Media, Food and Conversation

Phillips' career includes stints in national TV news and a year leading communications for the NYPD.

03/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Care by Numbers

The Case for Keeping Seniors at Home, in Dollars and Cents

In a region where nearly four in 10 residents are 65 or older, a new report argues that keeping seniors at home isn’t just humane, it’s economically smarter.

02/09/2026 By Kim Doleatto