A Whole New World

10 Neighborhoods Where Everything Is Changing

From new roundabouts and a downtown condo boom to expansive sprawl and new McMansions, our region’s profile is in flux.

03/03/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Eye candy

Colorful New Murals Pop Up in Downtown Wellen

The murals are a unique addition to the top-rated, fast-growing master-planned community and its soon-to-be-finished downtown core.

03/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Embracing Our Differences Raises Record-Breaking $248,000 at Annual Luncheon

“Clearly, more and more people are searching for the creativity and inspiration that is represented in our exhibit," said executive director Sarah Wertheimer.

03/01/2023 By Megan McDonald

Let's Dance

Local Salsa Fans Keep the Genre Alive by Connecting With Its Rich History

Salsa surged in popularity in the 1970s, primarily through the immigrant diaspora dancing to the fusion of the new sounds of Caribbean and African beats with jazz rhythms.

03/01/2023 By Andrea González

Celebrating Our Arts

New Sarasota Arts Festival Moving Forward

Sarasota Rising is working toward presenting a weeklong festival in 2024.

02/24/2023 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Ringling College Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Awards

Plus, Nathan Benderson Park names a new COO, Boys & Girls Clubs' Youth of the Year and more.

02/20/2023 By Staff

It's Baaaaack

Check Out Some Dreamy Spaces at the Annual Junior League of Sarasota Tour of Homes

After two years of limited tours, the 46th annual tour invites attendees to check out homes and more in some of Sarasota’s sweetest neighborhoods.

02/20/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Happy Day

Café L'Europe Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary

Enjoy wine dinners, complimentary Champagne and more during the historic restaurant's year-long celebration.

02/15/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Viva Tequila

Rocco's Tacos Will Open at University Town Center on March 6

The long-anticipated restaurant will feature traditional Mexican favorites, more than 300 tequilas and a generous happy hour.

02/14/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Innovation

Canadian Neuroscientist Wins Prestigious Baranick Foundation Award

Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie is the winner of this year's Barancik Prize for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis Research.

02/09/2023 By Isaac Eger

Ellenton living

New Mixed-Income Apartments Are Headed to Ellenton

Once complete, the Mitchell at Ellenton will add 235 rental residences to Manatee County, including 59 designated as affordable housing—all with access to luxury amenities.

02/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Education

Sarasota County Schools Appoints Interim Superintendent

Dr. Allison Foster is currently the district's executive director of human resources and labor relations.

02/08/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Palmer Ranch Holdings Announces New President

Plus, Selby Gardens hires a full-time research botanist and more.

02/06/2023 By Staff

The Nose Knows

Urthy Scents Opens in Lakewood Ranch's Shoppes at Market Square

Ali East and Jen Rotondo believe in the power of scent.

02/06/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Show Love

11 Creative Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

From Galentines to furry friends, this list will help you crush Valentine's Day.

02/03/2023 By Kim Doleatto

The Greatest Show on Earth

The Circus Ring of Fame Will Induct New Honorees This Saturday

They include Peggy Williams, the first female graduate of Clown College, and "circus chaplain" Father Jerry Hogan.

02/02/2023 By Yasi Bahmanabadi

Journalism

WUSF Public Media, Barancik Foundation Hire Editor to Oversee Regional Journalism Collaborative

Eric Garwood was most recently managing editor of the Observer Media Group.

02/02/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Mote Hires Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

The newly established position builds on Mote’s national leadership initiatives to increase participation of underrepresented minorities in marine research and aquarium science.

02/01/2023 By Staff

Breaking News

Embracing Our Differences Was Vandalized Last Night

A piece of art titled Women of the Bluest Eye was targeted. Embracing Our Differences estimates it will cost about $3,000 to repair.

02/01/2023 By Megan McDonald

Palm Plans

Another Luxury Condominium Tower May Be Headed to Downtown Sarasota

A local developer has submitted plans to build an 18-story luxury condo tower on North Palm Avenue. A string of existing single-story businesses would be razed.

02/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto