Education

New Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Sworn In

Dr. Brennan Asplen was previously the deputy superintendent in charge of academic and student services for St. Johns County Schools.

08/10/2020 By Staff

Rising

New Pop-Up Restaurant Serves Sourdough Pizza and Other Italian Classics

Tralia is a family-run 'virtual' restaurant that serves customers every Saturday.

08/10/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Awards

Dr. Alan Valadie Named Blake Medical Center Doctor of the Year

Since the awards’ inception in 1983, Valadie is the only physician to receive the recognition twice.

08/07/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Family Medicine Doctor Joins Gulf Coast Medical Group

Dr. David Taing is board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained in sports medicine.

08/06/2020 By Staff

Nature

Sarasota County Buys 40 Acres for Environmental Conservation

The property links the existing Old Miakka Preserve to 120,000 acres of conserved land near the Myakka River and Tatum Sawgrass Marsh.

08/06/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Real Estate

Mainsail Launches Real Estate Sales at Waterline Villas and Marina

The 37 furnished villas are priced from the low $500,000s.

08/06/2020 By Staff

Regatta News

Nathan Benderson Park to Host National Dragon Boat Championship in 2021

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Dragon Boat Federation is hopeful that people will still travel internationally for the competition.

08/06/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Top Sale

A South Longboat Key Waterfront Estate Sells for $7.9 Million

The all-cash deal was the highest price year-to-date for a single-family home in the Sarasota County portion of that exclusive island.

08/05/2020 By Ilene Denton

Reader's Delight

Sarasota's Oldest Bookstore Fights For Its Future

Brant's Used Books owner Barbara Barone on the beloved bookstore's past—and what happens next.

08/05/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Awards

City of Sarasota Receives National Award for Historic Preservation Efforts

The award recognizes outstanding efforts and achievements by local preservation, historic district, and landmark commissions and boards of architectural review.

08/05/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Local PR Pros Named to FPRA State Executive Board

Kim Livengood, APR, CPRC, and Elise Ramer, APR, were elected to Florida Public Relations Association State Board.

08/04/2020 By Staff

Leadership

Sarasota Chamber’s Adult Leadership Program Holds Drive-Through Graduation

The graduates include Julia Heide, Sarasota Magazine's director of marketing and events.

08/03/2020 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota County Earns Top 'Green Provider' Honors for Supply Chain Logistics

The award recognizes top logistics providers, transportation carriers, shippers and warehousing organizations that drive sustainability in their daily operations.

08/03/2020 By Staff

Babcock Ranch Neighborhood Guide

The Technology Behind Babcock Ranch

"Powered by the Sun" isn't simply a slogan.

08/03/2020 By Ilene Denton

Babcock Ranch Neighborhood Guide

Seven New-Home Neighborhoods Come to Babcock Ranch

Building has begun in earnest in this master-planned community.

08/03/2020 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood Guide

Babcock Ranch Is America's First All-Solar Town

Coupled with 9,000 acres of bicycle and hiking trails and interconnected lakes, it is to be a town that celebrates health, wellness and technology.

08/03/2020 By Ilene Denton

Best brews

Summer Beer of the Week: Darwin Brewing Co.'s Cyan Pineapple Sour Ale

Looking for something refreshing to sip while lounging in the pool? Try this aquamarine-colored beer made with hundreds of Florida pineapples in each batch.

08/03/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Fast Track

Gastroenterology Network Adds New Physician to Sarasota Teams

Dr. David Schwimmer's specialties are the diagnosis, care and treatment of functional digestive disorders as well as immunological diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

07/31/2020 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Whimsical Live/Work Space in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

Downstairs you’ll find several rooms of gallery space and upstairs are your living quarters.

07/31/2020 By Robert Plunket

Philanthropy

Vengroff Williams Inc. Coordinates Demolition for Child Protection Center

Contributions and in-kind donations allow for for funds raised by CPC to continue to be used for programming.

07/30/2020 By Staff