Branded Content

All Eyes on a New Speaker Series

Sarasotans have always had to wait until December for the PINC Experience—until now.

08/27/2025

Sponsored Content

Ringling College Town Hall Announces its 45th Season

The College announces its TOWN HALL Speaker Series line-up for 2026

08/26/2025

Save the Seagrass

Mote Expands Seagrass Restoration Efforts With Three New Research Facilities

The new facilities are designed to advance the restoration, resilience and long-term sustainability of Florida's seagrass meadows, which are vanishing at alarming rates.

08/26/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Patterson Foundation Contributes $500,000 in Seed Funding to Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund

Plus, the Susan Terry Foundation awards its inaugural grants to two local projects aimed to honor and support those with AIDS.

08/25/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

DeSantis Reappoints Karen Rose to Sarasota County School Board

Plus, Alison Fraga is named CEO of The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County, and more.

08/25/2025 By Staff

Politics

Sarasota's Joe Gruters Named Chair of Republican National Committee

Gruters is a fourth-generation Sarasotan who's directly tied to Donald Trump's rise to power.

08/25/2025 By Staff

Raise a Glass

Tervis Names Roger Parsons Its New President, Chief Revenue Officer

Parsons will oversee all aspects of the company’s commercial consumer business strategy, including e-commerce and direct-to-consumer business.

08/22/2025 By Megan McDonald

Real Estate Report

Condo Prices Dip in Sarasota and Manatee Counties as Single-Family Homes Hold the Line

"If the home is priced appropriately, buyers should stop and offer that price instead of trying to beat it down."

08/22/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Talkin' Tequila

What's It Like to Go to a Tequila Tasting?

We did the hard investigative work and found out. Plus: tips for choosing a great tequila and other upcoming drink pairing events.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Heating Up

Now in Its Fifth Year, Bahi Hut’s Tiki Fever Is Bigger Than Ever

Not even last year's storm season could dampen Bahi Hut's Tiki Fever festival. It returns Nov. 6-8, 2025.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Homegrown Vision

Sarasota Filmmaker Shaun Greenspan Brings His Star-Studded Opioid Drama to Burns Court

His latest film project, "What We Hide," filmed in Tampa Bay and stars McKenna Grace, Dacre Montgomery and Jesse Williams dealing with the aftermath of their mother's overdose.

08/20/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota’s Performing Arts Center Stalls as Other Major Cultural Projects Race Forward

The performing arts center's future is tangled in politics, environmental concerns and slow fundraising.

08/20/2025 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Fast Track

Concession Golf Club President Named General Chair of 2026 Senior PGA Championship

Plus, Sarasota County School Board chair Tim Enos steps down to become the schools' chief of police, and more.

08/18/2025 By Staff

Free and Clear

Forever Chemicals in North Port’s Tap Water Prompt a Grassroots Testing Effort

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s "Forever Free" program is intended to inform and empower the public.

08/18/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

How to Choose a Reliable Boosting Service in World of Warcraft

There is nothing wrong with shortcutting the grind. Just do it smart. Pick the service that respects your time and your account.

08/15/2025

Shop 'Til You Drop

The Hyatt Regency Sarasota Is Being Torn Down. You Can Own a Piece of It.

A major liquidation is underway at the 50-year old hotel, with everything from TVs to beds to soap dishes on offer (and many of them BOGO).

08/13/2025 By Megan McDonald

Boss Moves

A New Workforce Housing Initiative Is on the Verge of Launching in Manatee County

Using its collective money, land and willpower, a coalition of mid-sized businesses is backing Forest Cove, a 156-unit development aimed at easing Manatee County’s housing squeeze.

08/12/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Glass Act

Tervis Acquired by JV2 Innovative Products

The new owner is a Delaware-based domestic LLC that officially formed on June 4, 2025. It plans to keep the company name and current stakeholders.

08/12/2025 By Staff

In Bloom

Selby Gardens’ Phase Two Gets the Green Light From City Planning Board

Board members unanimously approved the project, which will bring a new state-of-the-art conservatory complex and learning pavilion to the downtown campus.

08/11/2025 By Staff

Health Care

Sarasota Memorial Prepares to Clear Land for SMH-North Port and a $57 Million Expansion

Scheduled to open in 2028, the expansion will allow the hospital to quickly increase its inpatient capacity and medical office space.

08/11/2025 By Staff