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Education

Sarasota County Schools Hires New Superintendent

The board voted 3-2 to appoint Terrence Connor to the job. He is currently deputy superintendent for Hillsborough County Public Schools.

06/14/2023 By Staff

High Octane Tourism

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Returns to Lido Beach on June 30

Sarasota is the second longest-running powerboat grand prix in the United States.

06/14/2023 By Staff

Savortown

These Are All the Restaurants Extending Their Savor Sarasota Deals

Savor Sarasota ends today, but many restaurants will offer their special menus for weeks to come.

06/14/2023 By Lauren Jackson

More Condos Coming

New Condos Are Headed to Golden Gate Point

Pre-construction prices start at $2.4 million per unit.

06/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Green Scene

Science and Environment Council Announces Upcoming Environmental Summit, Expo

"Our natural environment is the foundation of our economy and quality of life," says Dr. Jennifer Shafer, the council's co-executive director.

06/12/2023 By Staff

Next-Gen Design

Meet Jonathan Rameau, an Architect Who Pivots Between Residential and Commercial Projects

Rameau's Sarasota firm is handling everything from the renovation of the historic Leonard Reid home to a massive biosolids corporation in Pasco County.

06/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Thunder by the Bay Festival Raises $315,000 for Suncoast Charities for Children

Plus, the Barancik Foundation approves more than $20 million in grants and Ringling College is selected as the home of the Carl Foreman Award.

06/05/2023 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Ron Turner Named President of Florida Supervisors of Elections

Plus, Selby Foundation awards "Selby Scholars" and the School Board of Manatee names Jason Wysong its next superintendent.

06/05/2023 By Staff

Mr. Chatterbox

'My Weekend as a Tourist in Pinecraft'

What's a Sarasota vacation like for the Amish and Mennonites? Our humor columnist aims to find out.

06/05/2023 By Robert Plunket

Next-Gen Design

Meet Architect Leonardo Lunardi, Who Pivots Between Mansions and Multifamily Projects

Although he's worked alongside an original Sarasota School architect on high-end builds, he's not above designing much-needed affordable housing.

06/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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Hurricane Season Starts Today. We Asked an 'Intuitive Storyteller' What to Expect.

Gaze into the future with us.

06/01/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Dive In

Dive Into Four Luxurious Local Pools

These four incredible outdoor spaces will have you eager to go for a swim.

05/31/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

Author Alvin Hall on the Green Book and the History of Black Resistance

Hall shares a deeply researched journey inspired by the historical Green Book traveler’s guide for Black Americans during the Jim Crow era.

05/31/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Splash!

Cool Off at These Seven Fantastic Splash Parks

It’s hot, the days are long and the kids are out of school. We’ve got seven great places to let off steam.

05/30/2023 Edited by Susan Burns

Update

The Historic Mira Mar Plaza Has Been Sold

Sarasota's Seaward Development recently bought the downtown property for $17.3 million.

05/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Affordable Housing

Manatee County Employers Are Banding Together to Build Affordable Housing for Employees

Eagle Rock of Manatee is poised to offer employees of participating employers below-market rental rates.

05/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Architect Steffani Drass Designs Homes With Modern Warmth

Drass is among the few women who is a lead architect and founder of her own firm in Sarasota.

05/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

More Wellen

A New, Multi-Generational Neighborhood Is Headed to Wellen Park

Lakespur will include homes that focus on flexible spaces, activities for all ages, proximity to schools and things to do.

05/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Art News

Selby Gardens' Summer Exhibit Will Feature Artist John Pirman's Work

"Diving into Nature" will be on view at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus from July 22-Sept. 17.

05/18/2023 By Staff

Next-Gen Design

Meet the Power Couple Reimagining Modern Architecture

Architect Daniel Lear and realtor Victoria Lear of Lear Studio bring Sarasota School of Architecture style into today's builds.

05/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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