What I've Learned

What Rodney Linford Has Learned

A physicist’s equation for thriving in retirement.

04/26/2018 By David Hackett

What I've Learned

Lessons on Building Companies and Community from Chuck Barancik

Chuck Barancik and his family set up a $100 million foundation to benefit Sarasota youth and humanitarian causes.

03/28/2018 By Susan Burns

What I've Learned

Life Lessons from Diversity Consultant Michele Redwine

Michele Redwine shares what she's learned over her long career in arts and educational administration.

02/28/2018 By Susan Burns

Mr. Chatterbox

Mr. Chatterbox Takes Us on the Artists Studios Tour

A group of 10 or so visual artists—all first rate and nationally known—have banded together to give you a view of what the artistic life in Sarasota is all about.

02/28/2018 By Robert Plunket

What I've Learned

Former Wyeth CEO Robert Essner Shares the Secrets to His Long Career

Essner and his wife, Anne, now split their time between their Lido Shores home and an apartment in New York.

01/25/2018 By Susan Burns

Feeding the Soul

Restaurateur Steve Seidensticker Starts a Nonprofit Newtown Eatery

An upscale restaurateur starts a nonprofit Newtown eatery.

12/27/2017 By Hannah Wallace

What I've Learned

Life Lessons from Former Universal Studios CEO Bob Gault

Life lessons from Bob Gault, former top exec at Universal Studios and Sea World.

12/27/2017 By Susan Burns

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: Dec. 7-13

The Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, 98˚ at Christmas, Too Hot to Handel and more.

12/07/2017 By Ilene Denton

Insider's Guide 2017

Famed Lippizzan Stallions Train in Myakka City

Lipizzan stallions are renowned for their muscular bodies and graceful moves.

11/30/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

In the Glow

Cookbook Author Lynn Elstein Shares Her Foodie Tips on Beauty

From her cheeky take on a the meaning of a "signature scent" to her insights on beauty blunders, here's cookbook author Lynn Elstein's best beauty tips.

11/16/2017 By Heather Dunhill

You Do What?

Neglected Grills Spark a Growing Business

The Grill Cleaning Company will clean your home grill for you.

11/13/2017 By David Hackett

When Icons Unite

When Fashion and Fine Art Converge: The Dalí & Schiaparelli Exhibition Debuts in St. Pete

The Dalí Museum introduces first-ever retrospective exhibition with icons Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dalí.

10/17/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Preview

Annual Celebration of the Arts Coming Oct. 23

The evening at the Van Wezel highlights the artistic talent of Sarasota County.

10/17/2017 By Kay Kipling

Smart Giving

How Three Companies Created Win-Win Partnerships with Nonprofits

Three satisfying strategies.

10/12/2017 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: Oct. 5-11

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "In the Heights;" Beer, Bands and BBQ; FST Children’s Theatre and more.

10/05/2017 By Ilene Denton

Tourism

Sarasota's David Wyant Will Announce the World Rowing Championships

Sarasota attorney and crew coach David Wyant is winning accolades as a rowing race announcer.

09/21/2017 By Katherine Flanders

Management

Salon Owners Discuss Training Strategies at Industry Showcase

The mother-daughter team behind Cutting Loose salons recently discussed their approach to training at Paul Mitchell’s education show in Las Vegas.

09/07/2017 By staff

Off the Clock

Scott Earl and His Dogs Are Flyball Champs

“We practice every Sunday morning and they know what that day is. When we’re loading the car to go to a tournament, they get excited.”

07/31/2017 By Ilene Denton

Health care

Planned Parenthood CEO Retiring

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida chief executive officer Barbara Zdravecky announced last week that she will retire in January 2018.

07/19/2017 By staff

Game On

A Sports-Inspired Company Turns Execs into Business Champions

“We want our audience to take part in an experience that lets authentic conversation and truth come to the surface.”

07/19/2017 By Sylvia Whitman