Best of Sarasota 2020

Readers’ Choice: Best Food Trucks

You can find creative cuisine—from tacos to tahini—at Sarasota food trucks. Here are our readers' favorites.

04/29/2020

Best of Sarasota 2020

Readers’ Choice: Best Seafood

In the mood for fresh fish? Check out any one of these reader-approved choices.

04/29/2020

More Media Picks

What We're Watching, Reading and Listening To: Round 2

Friends, neighbors, and a few famous people—including Mandy Patinkin and Bob Woodward—weigh in.

04/29/2020 By Ilene Denton

Health

Sarasota Medical Company Launches New Remote Monitoring Service

MiHealth Monitoring is designed to help medical professionals keep an eye on patients with chronic health problems—while also keeping vulnerable patients out of waiting rooms.

04/28/2020 By Staff

Education

Ringling College, Flight School Studio Release Student-Made VR Game

The game was entirely designed by students; it will come to Steam gaming platform on May 4.

04/28/2020 By Staff

Good News

Pine View Students Win National Math Competition

A second team from Pine View School also placed in the top six of the competition.

04/28/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Foundation Grants $470,000 to Arts Groups in Response to Pandemic

The emergency grants represent an unscheduled second round of Gulf Coast Community Foundation's arts grants program during its current fiscal year.

04/27/2020 By Staff

Medical History

Lessons From Past Pandemics Can Provide a Road Map for the Future

Every pandemic reveals more than it creates.

04/27/2020 By David Hackett

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Announces New Board Members

Jeanie Kirkpatrick and Joey Brannon will each serve a three-year term on Realize Bradenton’s board of directors.

04/27/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Ellenton Land Sells For $2.2 Million

SVN Commercial Advisory Group coordinated the sale of the 4.6-acre parcel.

04/27/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Citywide Public Health Emergency Extended Through May 1

Lido Beach and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall also remain closed.

04/24/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Available Tuesday in North Sarasota

A second round of testing will take place at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. Appointments are required.

04/24/2020 By Staff

Economy

Is an Economic Shutdown Worse Than COVID-19? A State Economist Weighs In

Sean Snaith, one of Florida’s best-known economists, says “self-inflicted” damage to the economy has become more devastating than the virus itself.

04/24/2020 By David Hackett

Coronavirus

Another 4.4 Million People Filed Unemployment Claims Last Week

Those claims bring the unemployment total to more than 26 million people, or 11.3 percent.

04/23/2020 By Megan McDonald

Zen Habits

Feel Better: CROP Juice's Karen Odierna Shares Her Top Health Tips

Odierna, a former R.N. and the founder of CROP Juice, gives us her thoughts on herbal remedies, Vitamin D and probiotics.

04/23/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Real Estate

Residential Real Estate Sales Rose in March, Despite Market Slowdown

New listings and pending sales decreased after the COVID-19 pandemic worsened.

04/22/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Foundations, Donors Fund More Than $1.8 Million for COVID-19 Relief

More than 30 grants have been awarded to date, falling into several high-need areas.

04/22/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Sarasota County to Open Beaches With Restrictions; Lido Beach to Remain Closed

Sarasota County beach parking lots will stay closed and group activities are prohibited; Manatee County beaches and Lido Beach will also remain closed.

04/22/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy webinar

Missed Our Webinar With Global Fundraising Expert Bob Carter? We Recorded It For You

Learn how nonprofits can meet today’s challenges.

04/22/2020 By Susan Burns

Run For It

‘Go the Social Distance’ in a New Series of Virtual Races at Nathan Benderson Park

Compete for prizes in one mile, 5K, 10K and half-marathon races, all at your own pace and place.

04/22/2020 By Ilene Denton