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Grant Report

CareerEdge Receives $745,000 Workforce Training Grant

Plus, funding for All Faiths Food Bank, the Pines of Sarasota Foundation and more.

10/12/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Library Foundation for Sarasota County Names Tanna Horner as New Executive Director

Plus, new leadership at the Sarasota County Fire Department, Sarasota Opera, Innovation Academy SRQ and more.

10/12/2026 By Staff

Orchids and Art

In Selby Gardens' Orchid Show, Live and Imagined Beauties Mingle

Artist Christian Sampson has collaborated with the gardens on this year's show paying homage to the orchid.

10/12/2026 By Kay Kipling

In Memoriam

Remembering Architect Carl Abbott

The last surviving member of the original Sarasota School of Architecture leaves a legacy of sculptural homes, international recognition and buildings connected to their surroundings.

10/09/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Development

Sarasota County Rejects D.R. Horton Settlement, Pursues Land Purchase Next to Celery Fields

After rejecting a settlement allowing 126 homes, commissioners directed staff to negotiate a possible purchase of roughly 51 acres beside the Celery Fields.

10/08/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

Pumpkin festivals, orchids, racing corgis, a zine fest, a chili cook off, Ferraris and Patti Smith: This week’s lineup pairs fall traditions with a few welcome surprises.

10/08/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Ben Quartermaine Was Hired to Fix Sarasota Stormwater. A Year Later, Problems Persist

After catastrophic flooding exposed deep problems in Sarasota County’s stormwater operation, the county has a new department, a new director and more workers. But a year into the turnaround, stubborn problems remain.

10/05/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Sponsored Content

Off the Page Returns to Sarasota County

The nationally recognized literary celebration brings authors, readers and aspiring writers together throughout November.

10/05/2026

Village Reprieve

Apartment Deal Falls Through for Sarasota’s Historic Downtown Village

A proposed 324-unit apartment complex would have replaced the colorful cottages on Fruitville Road. Now, tenants have more time to plan—and the owners say the property isn’t for sale.

10/05/2026 By Kim Doleatto

ArtsBeat

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Turns 21

The upcoming season will celebrate company's roots and break new ground.

10/05/2026 By Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org

Lease Relief

Sarasota Lands Among the Nation’s Best Cities for Renters

After the pandemic rent surge, Sarasota remains in the nation’s top 10 for renters as new apartments and move-in deals expand their options.

10/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Young at Heart

Manatee Performing Arts Center Focuses on Youth and Education

The Manatee Performing Arts Center and its resident community theater, the long-running Manatee Players, are breaking new ground this season, in more ways than one.

10/01/2026 By Kay Kipling

Sponsored Content

Inside the Private Club Lifestyle at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay

As the waterfront residences prepare for completion later this year, Sarasota is getting its first look at how The Harbor Club will come to life.

10/01/2026

Go South

What’s Cooking in South County? A Bunch of New Restaurants

From Roman pasta and a French pâtisserie to a sports bar with Cuban influences, here’s what’s new and what’s coming to Venice, Wellen Park and South Sarasota County.

09/30/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

Unpacking Emotional Baggage: Lifeline Productions Premieres Danielle Jacobs’ Solo Show, Baggage Claim

Don't miss Baggage Claim this October in Sarasota, a new production blending humor and raw honesty to explore emotional baggage and healing.

09/30/2026

Fast Track

Veronica Thames Named CEO of Dogs Inc

Plus, activist Jono Miller has been selected to receive the 2026 Robert M. Artz Advocate Award from the National Recreation and Park Association, and more. 

09/28/2026 By Staff

Oui Can’t Wait

Comptoir Brings a Taste of Provence to North Tamiami Trail

French-born chef and former wine importer Gregory Desvenain's all-day café is now open across from Ringling College.

09/28/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Health Care

Sarasota Memorial Has Big Expansion Plans

SMH is planning for its first-ever Manatee County facility and expanding its cancer care service in Venice.

09/28/2026 By Staff

Wok This Way

Hawkers Asian Street Food Is Coming to JPan’s Former UTC Space

The Orlando-born restaurant plans to bring roti, Korean fried chicken and its first street food sweet shop to Cattlemen Road.

09/25/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

Key Chorale Opens Season 42 with a Monumental Call for Peace

A Mass for Peace brings 100 voices, world-class mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider, and orchestra together for Karl Jenkins’ powerful masterpiece

09/23/2026

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