Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards Nearly $11.3 Million in Grants

Plus, Rep. Vern Buchanan announces more than $22 million in Community Project Funding for Florida's 16th District, and more.

03/02/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Former Tervis CEO Hosana Fieber Named Williams Parker COO

Plus, three local Girl Scouts win a national award, and more.

03/02/2026 By Staff

On the Upbeat

The Jazz Club of Sarasota’s Annual Festival Shines This Month

Plus, the club's got big plans to expand and open its own venue.

03/02/2026 By Kay Kipling

Cover Story

What Does It Take to Protect Sarasota School of Architecture Homes from Climate Change?

A new generation of stewards, advocates and craftspeople is proving these landmark homes can endure.

03/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Made in Sarasota

The Resource Factory Creates Million-Dollar, Glass-Fiber Sculptures for Major Multinational Corporations

Some of the company's sculptures are small enough to hold in your hand; some of them are as big as 35 feet long, 25 feet wide and 25 feet tall.

03/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

City Manager

Updated: Karie Friling Named Sarasota City Manager

Friling will be the first woman to hold the position in the City of Sarasota.

02/27/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Sarasota’s Tallest Landmark Set to Deliver This Year

As the tower reaches full height, buyer momentum accelerates along the bayfront.

02/27/2026

Dune Duty

Sarasota Rescue Dog Trains to Protect Endangered Sea Turtle Nests in Texas

Magpie, a dog from Satchel’s Last Resort, is heading to South Padre Island, where her scent-detection training will help conservationists locate and protect endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests.

02/26/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Hello, Neighbor

Gulf Gate Tops Nextdoor's List of Sarasota's Friendliest Neighborhoods

A new Nextdoor ranking places the enclave at the top of the city’s friendliness index, based on how often neighbors show up for one another online and off.

02/25/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Living Room Classic

A European-Style Music Salon Takes Root in South Sarasota

On the first Sunday of each month, cellist Steve Kramer opens his home for an intimate revival of the centuries-old salon tradition, blending Bach, Gershwin and neighborhood potluck.

02/24/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

WBTT Announces Its 2026-2027 Season

Themed "Rhapsodies of Rhythm," this season's performances span Stevie Wonder to Shakespeare.

02/24/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

HCA Florida Englewood Named a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery

Plus, Sheila Ballesteros McLean joins SeaPort Manatee as chief financial officer, and more.

02/23/2026 By Staff

Grant Report

Manasota ASALH Raises $100,000 for Scholarship Program

Plus, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards $191,985 in grant funding to 15 animal welfare nonprofits, and more.

02/23/2026 By Staff

A Tale of Tradition on a Sea of Change

By James Monaghan

02/23/2026

Cookie Monsters

Insomnia Cookies is Coming to Gulf Gate

The Philadelphia-based company, known for its late-night delivery options, will host its grand opening this Saturday, Feb. 21

02/19/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Real Estate Report

The 2026 Real Estate Market Takes Shape

In January, the median sale price for single-family homes was $490,000 in Sarasota County and $480,495 in Manatee County, while condos and townhomes sold at median prices of $314,175 in Sarasota and $305,000 in Manatee.

02/18/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Poetry Life

Aimee Nezhukumatathil on the Power of Poetry

The award-winning poet, whose forthcoming book, "Night Owl," will be published in March, will participate in two talks during Bookstore1Sarasota's annual PoetryLife Weekend.

02/16/2026 By Elizabeth Djinis