The Box Office Is Open at the Van Wezel

As live theatre returns, early subscribers are claiming the best seats in the house.

05/26/2021

Scholarships

Port Manatee Propeller Club Awards Scholarships

Each year, the Propeller Club gives out scholarships funded through the proceeds of its annual golf outing.

05/26/2021 By Staff

Education

Ringling College Receives $500,000 Gift

The funds come from the Daniel E. Offutt III Charitable Trust to support Premier Makerspace and student scholarships.

05/26/2021 By Staff

Merrily, merrily, merrily

Sarasota Will Host the National Women's Rowing Championship This Weekend

College athletes from across the country will gather to compete, starting on Friday, May 28.

05/26/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Fast Track

Junior League of Sarasota Announces New Leadership

The board of directors will oversee the governance of the league, while the management team carries out its day-to-day general activities.

05/25/2021 By Staff

Events

Sarasota Young Professionals Group Announces 2021 Summit

This year's keynote speaker is Thrive Planner creator and former track and field champion Charles Clark.

05/25/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives Third $1 Million Gift in Two Weeks

The funds will be used for its downtown Sarasota Master Plan.

05/25/2021 By Staff

Lost and Found

A Conversation With Chef Erin French, Star of The Lost Kitchen

“When you grow up in America, there’s all this pressure to be perfect. But that sets us up for failure."

05/25/2021 By Megan McDonald

Fast Track

WBTT Hires Jim Weaver as Education Director/Artistic Associate

Weaver will oversee and grow adult and youth programs, as well as direct shows and staged readings.

05/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota County Judge Erika Quartermaine Joins Second Heart Homes Board

Second Heart Homes Inc. helps homeless adults with mental illnesses secure housing and obtain self-sufficiency.

05/24/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Bradenton Office Park Sells for $11.1 Million

Morgan Johnson Commerce Park is a fully stabilized investment with land for additional development.

05/24/2021 By Staff

Live Your Best Caffeinated Life

Everything You Need to Make a Café-Quality Latte at Home

From brewers to beans, we've got you covered.

05/24/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Race Talk

Two Professors to Speak About Racial Reconciliation

Richard Harris, a former Klansman, and Kenneth Stephens, whose brother was murdered by two white men, will speak about race, accountability and forgiveness at The Church of the Redeemer tomorrow evening.

05/24/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Brain Talk

What's the Difference Between Normal Forgetfulness and Signs of Alzheimer's?

Dr. Lisa Genova shared tips from her new book, "Remember," at a Brain Health Initiative Event last Tuesday.

05/24/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Politics

DeSantis Signs Bill to Preserve Property Tax Exemption for Nonprofits

The law takes effect July 1 and maintains that as long as the predominant use of a property is for nonprofit purposes, the property should remain tax exempt.

05/21/2021 By Staff