Philanthropy

Local Business Is Giving Away Turkeys to First Responders

Manasota Flooring will host its annual Turkey Giveback Event on Thursday, Dec. 17.

12/14/2020 By Staff

Tourism

Sarasota Airport Traffic Down 42 Percent in November

More than 106,000 people used the airport this November, compared to almost 183,000 in November 2019.

12/14/2020 By staff

Real Estate

Anna Maria Island Shopping Center Sells for $2.5 Million

The shopping center current includes tenants such as the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Aqua Aveda Salon and Eat Here restaurant.

12/11/2020 By Staff

Government

Sarasota County Commissioners Name Chair, Vice-Chair

Alan Maio, District 4, will serve as chair and Christian Ziegler, District 2, as vice-chair.

12/11/2020 By Staff

A Château By the Beach

New French Restaurant Coming to Anna Maria Island Resort

The Château Anna Maria will be the second location of a restaurant featured on the Food Network show Summer Rush.

12/11/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Government

Pat Robinson Named Interim Deputy City of Sarasota Manager

Robinson, Sarasota's deputy chief of police, was selected by interim city manager Marlon Brown to assist with the leadership transition.

12/10/2020 By Staff

Travel

Southwest Airlines Adds Three Seasonal Flights

The new service is in addition to Southwest's previously announced year-round schedule.

12/10/2020 By Staff

Fresh Additions

Phillippi Creek Adds New Salads to Its Menu

The new offerings include a 'Florida Cobb salad,' a tuna Niçoise salad and a chopped salad topped with grilled shrimp.

12/10/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Gift Guide

The Gifts on Our Editors' Wish Lists This Year

Here's what some of our creative team hopes they'll find under the tree.

12/10/2020 By Sarasota Magazine Staff

Awards

Visit Sarasota County Receives Two Destination Marketing Awards

VSC was recognized for outstanding Florida tourism marketing.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Economy

Bradenton Area EDC to Feature Economist Hank Fishkind at 2021 Economic Forecast

The event will be held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Site Demolition Begins for New Downtown Condos

The Collection will offer 12 residences, including five full-floor penthouses.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Names New Director of Communications

Andrea Knies was previously communications director for the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Teen Talent

Young Sarasota Musician Releases First Self-Produced Album

Brandon Wilson has released his first self-produced EP, and will perform a variety of songs with Music Compound on Friday, Dec. 11.

12/09/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Partnerships

All Star Children’s Foundation, Heart Gallery of Sarasota Announce Partnership

The partnership is designed to help area youth spend less time in foster care.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Finance

Goodwill Manasota Selected for Commerce Department Foundation Pilot Program

Goodwill Manasota was one of just five Goodwill organizations in the country to be selected.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Government

Sarasota City Commission Approves Selby Gardens Zoning Text Amendment

A site plan will be presented to the city commission in early 2021.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Government

Marlon Brown Named Interim Sarasota City Manager

Brown succeeds Tom Barwin, who will retire at the end of this month.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Beauty Talk

Marla Beck on 'Maskne' and the Importance of Skincare Rituals

Bluemercury's CEO on her best-selling skincare line and the one product everyone should incorporate into their routine.

12/08/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Curbside concoctions

Sage Is Now Selling Bottled Take-Home Cocktails

The restaurant's beverage director says the flavors are meant to 'capture the distinct spirit of the holiday season in southwest Florida.'

12/08/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker