Summer trend

Turn Your Backyard Into an Oasis With a Water Feature or Pond

Two local experts share tips on how to elevate your outdoor space—and the mini-ecosystem a body of water can bring.

06/07/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Here We Go

Here's What to Expect from the Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico Right Now

While winds may briefly gust to tropical storm force, with showers of rain near Sarasota, the largest impacts will be further south.

06/03/2022 By Bob Bunting

Summer Nights

Join the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast for Food Truck Friday Night

Enjoy a family-friendly, fun-packed evening at Bay Preserve in Osprey.

06/03/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Seaside Sprints

Free Kids' Summer Beach Runs Return to Sarasota This Month

June marks the return of the family-friendly and free Sarasota youth beach runs at Siesta Beach and Brohard Beach.

06/02/2022 By Chloe Nelson

The Ultimate Selfie

This Local Art Teacher Gifted Kids Portraits as a Graduation Gift

To show his students how much they've impacted him over the years, former Visible Men Academy art teacher Clifford McDonald gifted them with painted portraits.

06/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Luck Be a Lady

Bijou Garden Café Starts Its Broadway Brunch Series This Sunday

The downtown Sarasota staple will be offering a feast for all of your senses—especially your ears.

06/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Free Fun for a Good Cause

'Stop the Violence' Cookout Takes Place This Weekend in the Rosemary District

After a two-year hiatus, the annual event is back to raise awareness about the effects of violence and unify the community with a day of food, music and fun.

05/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Coffee Klatch

Think You Don't Like Black Coffee? This New Mobile Coffee Cart May Change Your Mind

Devin Borgwardt's Brewed Monday Coffee offers single-origin coffee processed with the entire coffee cherry, making for a sweet, floral flavor.

05/31/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Golden Age Medals

These Sarasota Seniors Are Fighting Ageism in Competitive Sports

A group of archers, a swimmer and a table tennis player have competed for years at the National Senior Games—and winning big.

05/27/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Grant Report

Healthcare Foundation Receives $2 Million Gift for Behavioral Health Pavilion

Plus, CreArte Latino Center is the recipient of a Covid-19 Community Impact Grant and Goodwill receives a donation of art from Patriot Plaza.

05/26/2022 By Staff

Awards

Barancik Foundation Names Five Sarasota Teachers as Ripple Effect Award Winners

The spring semester awardees are Tessa Healy, Megan Wink, Michelle Rivas, Dorothy Rieger and Melissa Dweck.

05/26/2022 By Staff

Lakewood Ranch

Four New Tenants Are Headed to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

By next year, a restaurant and bar, two clothing stores and a wine shop will be the latest additions to the town center.

05/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Construction

Get Ready for Another Construction Project on U.S. 41

The Florida Department of Transportation has plans to resurface two miles of roadway near the Sarasota airport.

05/26/2022 By Chloe Nelson

From a Psychiatrist

How to Talk to Your Children About School Shootings

"As upsetting as it is to talk about, it's already on the news and social media—they are going to hear about it. It's better that they hear it from their parents and guardians."

05/26/2022 By Allison Forsyth