Philanthropy

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Opens Sarasota Philanthropy Center in Downtown Sarasota

The center, located on State Street, is an extension of Gulf Coast's Venice HQ.

09/21/2022 By Staff

That is the question

To Drink or Not to Drink?

Conflicting studies send contrasting messages about alcohol's effects on health.

09/21/2022 By Bob McGinn

It's the Bomb

Atomic Holiday Bazaar Returns After a Pandemic Hiatus

This year's event will be held at Robarts Arena on Nov. 26 and 27.

09/20/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Grant Report

Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives More Than $220,000 in Grants

Plus, ALSO Youth begins construction on an expanded Manatee County space funded by the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

09/19/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Names New General Manager

Plus, 40 Sarasota County students are named National Merit finalists and a new Brazilian jiu jitsu facility is set to open in Lakewood Ranch.

09/19/2022 By Staff

Group Project

A New Sarasota Art Museum Exhibit Brings Together Two Brother Artists and Hundreds of Residents

The exhibit includes nearly 500 artworks, objects and ephemera, including never-before-seen beaded landscapes and drawings.

09/19/2022 By Kay Kipling

You Teach Me and I'll Teach You

Sarasota Now Has a Pokémon Store

Poke Ballers Mart caters to people of all ages who are obsessed with Pokémon cards, games and shows.

09/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Strength in Numbers

Giving Circles Bring Together Like-Minded Philanthropists to Help Those in Need

The last 10 years have seen the creation of a number of giving circles—organizations that require an annual minimum donation and work together on a membership basis.

09/16/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

New homes

A New Residential Community is Headed to Nokomis

Kicking off early next year, the Legacy Groves community is slated for completion and home sales in mid-2023.

09/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Selby Gardens to Receive $2.5 Million Gift from Estate of Longtime Volunteer

Plus, the Barancik Foundation awards a $1 million grant to Safe Children Coalition and more.

09/12/2022 By Staff

The New New Nostalgia

Early-2000s Style Is Back. Here's How to Wear It.

The ’90s were back, but now early-aughts fashion is the hot look. Here’s how to incorporate a little Y2K into your wardrobe.

09/12/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

Jam Out

Three Musical Acts We Love

Want to update your music catalog? Check out these three local acts.

09/12/2022 By Allison Forsyth and Chloé Cuyler

Boom!

A Guide to the Downtown Sarasota Condo Boom

From the Rosemary District to Golden Gate Point and the bayfront, Sarasota’s skyline will never be the same again.

09/12/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Stunt Hard

An Ellenton Car Stunt Show Features Drivers From the Fast and the Furious Franchise

Nitro Extreme debuts this Friday. We caught up with one of the drivers: Italy's Desy Bizzarro, who will drive in the upcoming Fast X.

09/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Bowled Over

Pacific Counter Is Coming to The Landings

The fast-casual St. Petersburg restaurant chain offers healthy, fresh and, most importantly, delicious food.

09/09/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Buzz Bin

Yes, Sarasota Has a Rap Scene, and It's Loaded With Talent

The Suncoast has a vibrant, talented and varied community of rappers that might not be on the radar of most residents. Yet.

09/08/2022 By Kevin Coval

wellen park art

Downtown Wellen Is Kicking Off a Mural Contest

A competition for artists invites submissions by Oct. 7 to be one of three to leave a mark on the fast-growing hub.

09/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

The Bay

The Bay's Grand Opening Celebration Kicks Off October 14

The 10-day event will feature live music, daily guided kayak tours and nature walks, a Multicultural Festival and Oktoberfest celebration, and more.

09/06/2022 By Bethany Ritz

Conservation

Community Collaboration Permanently Protects 191 Acres in Sarasota County

The property is a birding hotspot, and a portion of the land is part of the largest floodplain marsh in the Myakka River basin, called Tatum Sawgrass Marsh.

09/02/2022 By Staff

Born to Rum

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals' 'Set the Bar Cocktail' Competition Returns

Whose drink will reign supreme?

08/31/2022 By Lauren Jackson

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