Education

New College Will Host Inauguration Week for New President

Festivities include an academic showcase, virtual mini-classes, a juried student art exhibit, and a Black history symposium called "Reclaiming Wellness."

02/02/2022 By Staff

Fore!

Tiger Woods' Newest Venture, PopStroke, Is Opening Soon in Sarasota

The two-story entertainment venue features two golf courses designed by co-owner Woods, a rooftop bar and a full-service restaurant.

02/02/2022 By Staff

Conversation Hearts

How to Speak Your Partner's 'Love Language' This Valentine's Day

Plus, gift ideas to match.

02/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Affordable Housing

First Senior-Focused Affordable Housing Development in 50 Years Opens in Newtown

This comes as Sarasota County rents keep skyrocketing, surpassing a countywide median overall rent of $2,000 a month for the first time late last year.

02/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Tap the keg

Sun King Brewery & Spirits Is Taking Over the Old JDub's Space

The Indianapolis-based brewery will open in April or May.

02/01/2022 By Samantha Lane

Awards

Boys & Girls Clubs Announces 2022 'Youth of the Year' Finalists

This winner will be named at the organization’s annual Steak & Burger celebration on Friday, Feb. 4.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Williams Parker Adds Litigation Attorney

William “Dirk” Pastorick will serve as senior counsel.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Shumaker Announces New Partner

Patrick J. Duggan is a member of the labor, employment and benefits service line in Shumker's Sarasota office.

01/28/2022 By Staff

Hot Chocolate and Chill

Cozy Up With a Cup of Cocoa and a Book for National Hot Chocolate Day

Shelf Indulgence Used Book Café is whipping up mouthwatering hot chocolate with a good book on the side.

01/28/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Black History Month

How to Celebrate Black History Month in Sarasota

Live music, poetry, art and discussion: Check out our roster of virtual and live events happening throughout the month of February.

01/28/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Graduates

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Graduates 22 Youth

The graduates come from Boys & Girls Clubs' STAR and PYE programs.

01/27/2022 By Staff

On the Market

A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home in Manatee County Is on the Market for $12.9 Million

Wood finishes gleam in this 1991 home, which was featured in Florida Architecture magazine.

01/27/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Here's What's On at the Sarasota Opera This Season

The Sarasota Opera winter season commences in February with four operas planned.

01/27/2022 By Samantha Lane

Awards

Pulte Homes Earns Builder of the Year Award

The Florida Green Building Coalition Recognizes Pulte Homes as the builder of the year.

01/26/2022 By Staff

Update

Plan to Improve Vamo Drive Park Gets the Green Light

Sarasota County leaders on Tuesday OKed a plan to upgrade the park with proceeds from the sale of one of the homes on the property.

01/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Goodwill Manasota President Donn Githens Elected to Statewide Recycling Board

Githens—who is representing Goodwill Manasota and the Florida Goodwill Association in this role—will serve a two-year term as secretary.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Workforce Development

PGT Innovations Launches New Training Program for Sarasota County Students

The program offers hands-on training in a variety of industrial jobs.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Lectures

New College Foundation Lecture Series Continues With Author Tony Hiss

Hiss's talk is based on his book Rescuing the Planet: Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Runner's High

Run For a Good Cause This Weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

Fit2Run is hosting its second annual Big Bill 5k, which supports survivors of childhood cancer as well as bereaved siblings.

01/25/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Master Plan, Master Artist

An Evening at Selby Gardens: Of Money and Mapplethorpe

A Chairman's Circle Dinner was the occasion for announcing good financial news, and learning more about photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

01/25/2022 By Kay Kipling