Preview

EnsembleNewSRQ Announces 2024-25 Season

The group's ninth season lineup includes six performances, beginning in September.

08/12/2024 By Staff

Vote!

Early Voting for the August 20 Primary Election Is Underway

Despite widespread impacts from Hurricane Debby in both counties, Supervisors of Elections Ron Turner and James Satcher say all early voting sites are open and ready for voters.

08/09/2024 By Staff

Alert

The National Weather Service Has Issued a Flood Warning for Areas Near the Myakka River

Areas immediately surrounding the river, especially low-lying areas, may experience up to 2 feet of flooding between Thursday and Saturday.

08/07/2024 By Staff

Update

Water Rescues Are Happening Across Sarasota-Manatee

Manatee County will perform a strategic release of water at Lake Manatee and Sarasota County is opening an evacuation center at Suncoast Technical College today at 5 p.m.

08/05/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. Donate $107,643 to Embracing Our Differences

Plus, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards more than $1.7 in scholarships, Gulf Coast Community Foundation approves $1.3 million in grants, and more.

07/29/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Juliette Feld Grossman Named CEO of Feld Entertainment

Plus, new board member appointments; Leadership Sarasota's 2025 Leadership Class, and more.

07/29/2024 By Staff

Preview

A New Ringling Exhibit Highlights Women Ceramicists from Japan

"Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan" is on view through May 2025.

07/29/2024 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Announces 2024-2025 Season

The lineup includes three plays and a documentary screening.

07/24/2024 By Staff

Preview

Here's Who's Performing in This Season's Artist Series Concerts

This season features a range of concerts from emerging and established artists across a variety of genres.

07/22/2024 By Staff

Air Quality

Sarasota County Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Saharan Dust

Particulate matter levels from the dust may reach the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.

07/11/2024 By Staff

Theater

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Launches 'Newish Jewish Plays' Series

The three pieces were picked from a submission of 19 new plays by Jewish playwrights or plays dealing with Jewish content.

07/10/2024 By Staff

Preview

The Ringling Announces Its 2024-2025 Art of Performance Lineup

Highlights include work by hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris, a performance inspired by mushrooms and a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

07/09/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Conservation Foundation Hires New Controller

Plus, board appointments, Goodwill Manasota's Community Ambassadors of the Year, and more.

07/08/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

FST Receives $2 Million Gift to Support Arts Plaza Project

Plus, USF receives a $1 million estate gift and CareerEdge receives a $150,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

07/08/2024 By Staff

Nature Calls

Check Out the Winners of the Conservation Foundation's Summer Photo Contest

Photographers of all ages and experience levels were invited to submit original work showcasing the beauty of natural Florida.

07/08/2024 By Staff

Preview

Urbanite Theatre Announces Its 11th Season Lineup

In addition to three regional premieres and the world premiere of a new work, the 2024-2025 season includes the return of the Modern Works Festival.

07/03/2024 By Staff

Power Up

Selby Gardens Has Become the World's First Net Positive Energy Botanical Gardens

Switching on the gardens' solar arrays is the latest advance since the January grand opening of phase one of the gardens’ Master Plan.

07/01/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Bishop-Parker Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Plus, grants to All Faiths Food Bank, Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab and more.

06/24/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Names Annual Small Business Awards Winners

Plus, Sarasota Ballet director Iain Webb is awarded the 2024 British National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement and more.

06/24/2024 By Staff

Jobs

We're Hiring an Audience and Engagement Editor

Sarasota Magazine is looking for an outstanding reporter and editor to oversee our newsletters and social media.

06/14/2024 By Staff