Awards

Naomi Iizuka Named Fifth Recipient of Hermitage Major Theater Award

An award-winning playwright based in California, Iizuka will receive a cash prize of $35,000, a residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a developmental workshop in a major arts capital.

11/04/2024 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Key Chorale annual collaboration with The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company

Key Chorale and The Sarasota Ballet Studio Ballet Company will partner once again for Winter’s Glow on Sunday, December 1st at the Sarasota Opera House

11/01/2024

Branded Content

10 Years, 10 Speakers. PINC Experience Returns with Oscar-Inspiring Stories, Climate Experts, and Global Changemakers

Celebrating its 10th year, PINC is bringing together 10 global speakers, each poised to immerse attendees in innovation, creativity, and a renewed sense of community.

11/01/2024

Big Deal

Sarasota County's Purchase of Albritton Fruit Farms Is Final

The property will provide soil for covering waste at the county landfill located just south of the farm and "will not be used as a landfill," according to a county spokesperson.

10/29/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Asolo Rep Names Terrance Jackson Director of Education and Engagement

Plus, two Sarasota execs were recently named to Florida Trend's "Florida 500" list and more.

10/28/2024 By Staff

Essential Intelligence

Here Are the Authors Coming to Sarasota County's 2024 Off the Page Festival

Amor Towles, Chef Edward Lee, Curtis Sittenfeld and more.

10/21/2024 By Megan McDonald

Fast Track

City of Sarasota Commissioners Name Interim City Manager, New City Attorney

Plus, the Conservation Foundation reaches a land-protection milestone and Oyster River Ecology's Damon Moore receives a prestigious award from NOAA and the American Fisheries Society.

10/21/2024 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Sarasota Gets an Innovative Outdoor Kitchen Showroom: A New Era in Design Experience

Make every meal memorable. Synergy Florida’s new local design center is cooking up luxurious and functional spaces for outdoor entertaining and total relaxation.

10/16/2024

Flower Power

Selby Gardens' 2024 Orchid Show Reopens Oct. 17

The botanical gardens closed this year's orchid show ahead of Hurricane Milton, but it reopens Thursday.

10/15/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Mote, the Van Wezel and the Hermitage Artist Retreat Experienced Major Damage from Hurricane Milton

The Van Wezel has canceled shows through December. Mote and the Hermitage are closed due to the impacts of the storm.

10/14/2024 By Staff

Health Care

Seven Babies Were Born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital During the Hurricane

No, none of them were named Milton.

10/10/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Helene

In Worst-Case Scenario, Sarasota Is Ground-Zero for Hurricane Milton

Storm surge warnings, hurricane warnings, and flash flood and tornado risks are all happening ahead of Milton's landfall.

10/09/2024 By Bob Bunting

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton Expected to Bring Catastrophic Impacts to the West Coast of Florida

The eye of Hurricane Milton will likely pass over, or close to, the Sarasota-Manatee area late Wednesday night and early Thursday early.  

10/08/2024 By Bob Bunting

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton Is Now a Category 5 Storm. Here's What You Need to Know.

Milton has undergone one of the three fastest intensifications on record—and it is still getting stronger.

10/07/2024 By Bob Bunting

Airport Closings

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Will Close Tomorrow

Due to Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall Wednesday, the airport will close until further notice. Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport are also closing and canceling flights this week.

10/07/2024 By Staff Report

Tropical Update

Tropical Depression 14—Which is Forecast to Become Hurricane Milton—Is Forming in the Gulf

The storm will likely become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) in the Gulf of Mexico and approach the Suncoast with the potential of a direct hit on Wednesday.

10/05/2024 By Bob Bunting

Mindful Mastery

Since Founding Vice & Virtue Furniture, Former U.S. Marine Corey Gannon Has Never Looked Back

"I get to make beautiful things. It’s that simple, but it’s a rare thing nowadays."

10/04/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Hurricane Helene

Island Residents Reflect on Hurricane Helene’s Devastation

We spoke to business owners and residents from the barrier islands about the effects of the hurricane's historic storm surge, its aftermath and what comes next.

10/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Better Together

In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, Coastal Restaurants and Their Employees Have a Long Road to Recovery

From Manasota Key to Anna Maria Island, restaurants near the water are working tirelessly to reopen.

10/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

To the Rescue

Grey Bull Rescue Helped Florida Residents as Hurricane Helene Struck

The Tampa-based, veteran-led nonprofit team—which has done rescue missions in Ukraine, Lebanon, Sudan and Russia—made its way to Sarasota to provide aid.

09/30/2024 By Kim Doleatto