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Hurricane Helene

Water Has Been Turned Off on Sarasota and Manatee County Barrier Islands Due to Hurricane Helene

Sarasota and Manatee counties have shut off water service due to storm surge impacts. Here's the list of affected locations.

09/26/2024 By Staff

Ride Share

Uber to Offer Free Rides to Evacuation Centers

Floridians in counties under a state of emergency can use the code HELENERELIEF to get free rides to and from shelters.

09/25/2024 By Staff

Weather

Sarasota County Schools to Close From Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 Due to Tropical Storm Helene

Manatee County schools, Ringling College and New College also announced closures.

09/24/2024 By Staff

Hurricanes

Ahead of Helene, Sarasota County Announces Evacuations for Residents in Level A, Mobile Homes

The county will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m.

09/24/2024 By Staff

Weather

DeSantis Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Cyclone Nine

The declaration affects 41 counties, including Sarasota and Manatee.

09/23/2024 By Staff

Weather

Where to Get Sandbags in Sarasota County and Manatee County

Ahead of Tropical Cyclone Nine, both counties have opened sandbag operations this week.

09/23/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Embracing Our Differences Receives $25,000 Strategic Partnership Grant

Plus, Satchel's Last Resort raised more than $48,000 with a Taylor Swift-themed "Eras Tour" event, and more.

09/16/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Tom Edwards Named Executive Director of SRQ Strong

Plus, Barbara Ford-Coates was recognized for financial excellence by the Florida Tax Collectors Association, and more.

09/16/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Hermitage Artist Retreat 2024-2025 Curatorial Council Includes Lauren Groff, Lynn Nottage

Plus, Hoyt Architects' Gary Hoyt has been named to the AIA 2024 College of Fellows and more.

09/09/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $475,000 in Disaster Recovery Grants

Plus, CareerEdge and Opportunities for All receive a significant grant from the Barancik Foundation, and more.

09/09/2024 By Staff

Climate Change

Climate Adaptation Center Announces 2024 Climate Conference

This year's theme is "climate and human health."

09/04/2024 By Staff

Talks

Bill Nye Is Coming to Sarasota as Part of New College's 'Socratic Stage' Speaker Series

The beloved 'Science Guy' will join author and journalist Michael Shellenberger on stage at the Sarasota Opera House on Saturday, Sept. 14.

08/29/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

SRQ's Frederick Piccolo Wins Florida Airports Council's Aviation Leadership Award

Plus, Soleta Golf Club appoints a head golf professional and the Conservation Foundation adds new board members.

08/26/2024 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Opera Announces Lineup and Casts for 2025 Winter Festival

The season opens Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, and casts include some company favorites, along with singers making their Sarasota Opera debuts.

08/26/2024 By Staff

Vroom, Vroom

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Celebrates 40 Years In September

Traditionally held over the July 4 holiday weekend, the event was moved in order to drive more business to local retailers and reduce threats to wildlife during peak bird and sea turtle nesting season.

08/23/2024 By Staff

Philanthropy

19 Local Organizations Will Celebrate Give 8/28

The public is invited to a free mixer at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to meet leaders from participating organizations.

08/23/2024 By Staff

Preview

Portraits by Jess T. Dugan Featured in New Photography Exhibition at The Ringling

Grounded in their own experience as a queer, nonbinary person, Dugan’s work reflects the ways our identities are shaped by experiences of intimacy, desire and companionship. 

08/21/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $5.2 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits

Plus: a $1 million gift to Asolo Rep and a $100,000 donation to Legal Aid of Manasota.

08/19/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Opera Expands Development Team With Key Hires

Plus: First 1,000 Days Suncoast names a new family navigator and The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce awards five new scholarships.

08/19/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Manasota ASALH Names Jada Wright-Greene Executive Director

Plus, Senior Friendship Centers' Erin McLeod receives U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award/Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

08/12/2024 By Staff

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