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Mattison's Is Hosting an Online Sweepstakes and Photo Contest This Month

Chef Paul Mattison hopes to highlight the humanely raised, sustainable meat produced by Niman Ranch.

02/03/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Groundbreaking

Florida Cancer Specialists Breaks Ground for New Cancer Center

Scheduled to open in November 2021, the 20,250-square-foot building will replace the two existing FCS clinic locations in Manatee County.

02/02/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Community Day School Receives $500,000 Gift

The contribution will name The Rodkin Family Lower School Building—the preschool—on the school’s new 8.8-acre campus.

02/01/2021 By Staff

True love

Want a Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner at Waffle House? You'll Have to Go to Punta Gorda

The Punta Gorda Waffle House is one of more than 200 around the country that are offering special romantic meals this year.

02/01/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

James Rieser Appointed Sarasota Police Chief

Rieser joined the department in April 1992.

01/29/2021 By Staff

Scent of a Woman

Bradenton Native Launches New Perfume Line With a Focus on Sustainability

'Scents are so powerful,' says Élu Parfums founder Kenzie Fisher. 'Even if travel is restricted, you can still be transported.'

01/29/2021 By Megan McDonald

Travel

Southwest Airlines to Add New Flights at SRQ

The airline will offer service between Sarasota-Bradenton and Atlanta beginning in March.

01/28/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

John Horne Appointed to State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

Horne is the owner of Anna Maria Oyster Bar.

01/28/2021 By Staff

Triple Threat

New Seafood Restaurant From Gecko's Team Opens Soon

Tripletail Seafood & Spirits will open in The Landings in the second week of February.

01/28/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Architecture

New College Foundation Launches $15 Million 'Pei for the Future' Campaign

The funds raised will go toward refurbishing the college’s residence halls designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei.

01/27/2021 By Staff

Breaking News

Sarasota Police Chief Resigns

Bernadette DiPino's resignation will take effect on 5 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 29.

01/27/2021 By Staff

Meet Cute

The Cheesecake Cutie Brings Sandwiches, Charcuterie and, Yes, Cheesecake to Holmes Beach

Jennifer Geils has turned her mother's cheesecake recipe into a popular Anna Maria Island business.

01/27/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Construction

Local Construction Company to Convert Luxury Hotel in Fort Myers

Over the next year, Firmo will execute a top-to-bottom conversion of the eight-story, 6,500-square-foot property.

01/26/2021 By Staff

Education

Community Day School Hosts Groundbreaking Celebration at New Campus

Community Day School's new 8.8-acre campus will be ready in time for the 2021-2022 school year.

01/26/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Yacht Club COO, GM Earns 'Distinguished Club Executive' Award

Karen Harmon joined the yacht club in 2018.

01/25/2021 By Staff

Rankings

PGT Innovations Chosen for Forbes’ 'Best Small-Cap Companies' List

PGT ranks No. 87 on the list of 100 companies, along with two other Florida corporations.

01/25/2021 By Staff

Awards

Fruitville Elementary Teacher Named Sarasota County Teacher of the Year

Kari Johnson is a kindergarten teacher in her 15th year.

01/25/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Patterson Foundation Purchases Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Mortgages

The one-time purchase will give Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity the capacity to build 70 homes over the next two years.

01/22/2021 By Staff

Hometown Heroes

Sarasota Memorial Front-Line Workers Invited to Super Bowl LV

The 5 Waldemere Tower patient care team team works on one of the hospital's busiest COVID-19 units. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell surprised them with the news.

01/22/2021 By Staff

The Best in Living Smaller

Center for Architecture Announces Tiny House Competition Winners

Architects and architecture students designed original concepts for a tiny house that promotes small, flexible, affordable and sustainable alternatives to traditional housing.

01/22/2021 By Staff

At Sarasota Magazine, we celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant culture, rich history, and bright future with award-winning, high-quality content that captures the spirit of our community.

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