Fast Track

Graci McGillicuddy Named to Florida Women's Hall of Fame

Plus, the Sarasota Audubon Society named its new president and more.

06/10/2024 By Staff

In Bloom

The Queen of the Night Cactus Will Bloom Tonight at Selby Gardens

The plant blooms one single night each year—and you're invited to watch it.

06/06/2024 By Staff

Spinning Plates

A New Commission at Sarasota Art Museum Explores Our Shared Aesthetics

Molly Hatch's installation, "Amalgam," consists of more than 480 hand-printed earthenware plates.

05/29/2024 By Staff

Laugh Out Loud

The Annual Sarasota Improv Festival Returns July 12

Now in its 14th year, this year's festival will feature more than 16 improv troupes from all over the country and as far away as Chile.

05/28/2024 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Players Announce 95th Season Lineup

Shows include "Seussical the Musical," "Little Women the Musical" and "Into the Woods."

05/23/2024 By Staff

Shop Til You Drop

Atomic Holiday Bazaar Returns to Sarasota Municipal Auditorium This Year

The beloved annual event will take place Dec. 14 and 15.

05/21/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $5.7 Million in Grants

Plus, Arts Advocates grants $55,000 in scholarships, and more.

05/20/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

All Star Children's Foundation Appoints New CFO

Plus, Gulf Coast Community Foundation names its 2024 Leadership Institute class, and more.

05/20/2024 By Staff

Beachy Keen

Kids' Summer Beach Runs Return Next Month

Kids and their families can participate in one-mile runs at Siesta and North Brohard beaches. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

05/20/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Names Inaugural Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholar

Plus Williams Parker hires four new attorneys, and more.

05/06/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens President and CEO Named 2024 'Voice of Sarasota'

Plus, SMH honors its longtime employees and more.

04/29/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Local Couple Donates $1 Million to Venice Theatre

Plus, a $4 million challenge gift for Florida Studio Theatre and more.

04/29/2024 By Staff

Just Keep Swimming

The First Sea Turtle Nests of 2024 Have Arrived

The first documented nest was laid by a loggerhead sea turtle, a threatened species protected under federal law.

04/29/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Samaritan Counseling Services Receives Funding for People Recovering from Hurricane Ian

Plus, the Tidewell Foundation held its annual Linens and Love drive and more.

04/22/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Visit Sarasota County Announces 2024 Executive Committee

Plus, architect Sarah Lyons opens her own firm and more.

04/22/2024 By Staff

Loop de Loop

A New Roundabout Is Coming to Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place

Lane closures and detours for Phase 1 are scheduled to begin April 29.

04/22/2024 By Staff

Lectures

Glenn Close, Gronk and Dr. Anthony Fauci Are Some of Next Season's Town Hall Participants

The popular lecture series, now in its 44th year, returns in January 2025.

04/16/2024 By Staff

Philanthropy

2024 Giving Challenge Raises More Than $17 Million

More than $92 million has been raised since the first challenge in 2012.

04/15/2024 By Staff

Rescue Mission

Mote, FWC Help Rehabilitate Distressed Smalltooth Sawfish

The two organizations stepped in after receiving reports of the animal "spinning" in Cudjoe Bay. It's the latest in a series of sightings of spinning fish in the Keys.

04/15/2024 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Ballet Announces Its 2024-2025 Season

The ballet will offer several world premieres, play host to guest companies, and perform classics like Giselle, Romeo and Juliet and, of course, works by Sir Frederick Ashton.

04/11/2024 By Staff