Saying Goodbye

Art Uptown Gallery Is Closing, and Big Changes Are in the Works for That Stretch of Main Street

A recent sale means a hike in rent that the gallery can't afford.

08/16/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Pure Goodness

South Florida's Pura Vida Restaurant Chain Is Coming to University Town Center

The new restaurant will be serving up what it calls 'feel-good' food, starting in early 2024.

08/16/2023 By Lauren Jackson

New Kids on the block

Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch Welcomes Two New Tenants

Waterside Place town center will soon include a new restaurant, Eatalia, and the Wellness Space for meditation and mentoring.

08/15/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Choral Artists of Sarasota Announce 2023-2024 Season Schedule

It's the group's 45th season.

08/15/2023 By Staff

Openings

Williams Parker Opens Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

Plus, Vision of Dance will host two open houses in downtown Sarasota and more.

08/14/2023 By Staff

Article

Library Foundation for Sarasota County Announces New Board Members

Plus, the Hermitage Artist retreat announces the 2023 Hermitage Prize in Composition and more.

08/14/2023 By Staff

Design Bosses

Sarasota Architects Sweep the 2023 Florida AIA Awards

"The Gulf Coast chapter is always well-represented, but this year was a standout," says AIA Gulf Coast president Damien Blumetti.

08/10/2023 By Kim Doleatto

All the World's a Stage

The Players Theatre Launches The Stage at Payne Park

“We envision it being a performing arts incubator and a place to host performances by The Players and other performing arts organizations," says The Stage CEO Brian McCarthy.

08/08/2023 By Staff

We Are the Champions

Check Out the Overall Winner of HGTV's 'Ultimate House Hunt'

The Siesta Key home received the most votes among all finalists in all categories for the national event that showcases amazing homes for sale.

08/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Generation Climate

A New Organization Is Recruiting Florida Retirees to Fight Climate Change

With the launch of the Florida chapter of an organization called Third Act, older Americans are taking action to preserve our state's natural resources.

08/08/2023 By Matthew Gutierrez

Fast Track

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Adds Two New Team Members

Plus: Manatee County has a new acting administrator, Selby Gardens selects a new chief operating officer and more new hires and promotions.

08/07/2023 By Staff

Cheers, Baby!

Forks & Corks Is Moving to January in 2024

The much-anticipated festival will celebrate its 17th anniversary with loads of wine-centric events for everyone.

08/02/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Sarasota Sisterhood

How the Sarasota Woman's Club Transformed Our City

"Almost from the moment Sarasota was settled, women were playing a major role.”

08/02/2023 By Elizabeth Djinis

New new college

A Competition Invites Architects to Transform New College of Florida Dormitories

The "Reimagining Pei" architecture competition, launched by the college in partnership with Architecture Sarasota, aims to incorporate the east campus dorms into an athletic and recreational complex with retail and restaurants.

08/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Academy at Glengary Chosen as Sarasota Subaru’s Hometown Charity

Plus, developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates $100,000 to the Sarasota County Comprehensive Treatment Court and more.

07/30/2023 Photography by Staff

Rock On

A New Scholars' Rocks Exhibition Opens at The Ringling This Week

Mountains of the Mind: Scholars’ Rocks from China and Beyond features a selection of scholars’ rocks and related paintings and prints.

07/30/2023 By Staff

Solar Curious

A New Co-op Takes the Guesswork Out of Going Solar

Sarasota and Charlotte County residents can band together for better buying power and free guidance on going solar.

07/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Memory Keepers

The Owners of Upshot Video Productions Have Started a Podcast to Honor Their Customers

David and Lani Helms create lasting relationships with their customers, who come to the couple to help preserve precious memories but often become friends.

07/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Let the Sunshine In

How Sarasota’s Bones Howe Helped Shape America's Pop Music Landscape

Howe worked with Elvis, the 5th Dimension, Tom Waits and dozens of other pop music luminaries.

07/26/2023 By Clayton Trutor