Fast Track

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Adds Two New Team Members

Plus: Manatee County has a new acting administrator, Selby Gardens selects a new chief operating officer and more new hires and promotions.

08/07/2023 By Staff

The Purple Cow

Van Wezel Included on Florida Trust for Historic Preservation's '11 to Save' List

The initiative highlights endangered historic sites throughout Florida, advocating for their preservation.

07/31/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Academy at Glengary Chosen as Sarasota Subaru’s Hometown Charity

Plus, developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates $100,000 to the Sarasota County Comprehensive Treatment Court and more.

07/30/2023 Photography by Staff

Rock On

A New Scholars' Rocks Exhibition Opens at The Ringling This Week

Mountains of the Mind: Scholars’ Rocks from China and Beyond features a selection of scholars’ rocks and related paintings and prints.

07/30/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Art Museum Announces 2023-2024 Teen Arts Council

Plus, the Venice Symphony names a new development manager and ensembleNEWSRQ names its first general manager.

07/30/2023 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Opera Season Kicks Off With a Selection of Puccini Music

Other performances this season include Carmen, Luisa Miller, Lucia di Lammermoor and Deceit Outwitted.

07/24/2023 By Staff

Honors

Sarasota Magazine Wins 17 Florida Magazine Association Awards

The publication was recognized for its writing, design, photography, illustrations, website and social media presence.

07/22/2023 By Staff

Preview

A New Exhibit at The Ringling Will Explore a Rare Italian Portrait

Mark your calendars for October.

07/19/2023 By Staff

Openings

Ride Cycling Studio Opens in The Mark

Plus, BayFirst Bank buys its Newtown building and Erika Alarcón opens Bridal by Barbie's Boutique.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Nelle Miller Named Interim Executive Director at UnidosNow

Plus, Victoria Thames takes over at Manatee Community Foundation and Bank of America names two local Student Leaders.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $1 Million for Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Plus, Operation Warrior Resolutions receives a $150,000 grant to help local veterans and more.

07/17/2023 By Staff

En Pointe

The Sarasota Ballet's 2023-2024 Season Includes World Premieres, Fan Favorites, Sir Frederick Ashton and More

The season explores ideas about war, creativity and more.

07/12/2023 By Staff

Preview

Key Chorale Announces 2023-2024 Season

On the schedule: a U.S. premiere by an Iranian composer, a three-day "Bachtober" Fest, a celebration of the Argentine tango, Cirque des Voix and much more.

07/11/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Approves More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Plus, ALSO Youth awards scholarships and CareerEdge provides funding for local employers.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Preview

The Ringling Announces 2023-2024 'Art of Performance' Season

This season includes 12 mainstage performances, one work-in-progress showing and more than a dozen free and discounted activities, such as master classes and artist talks.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Turtle Power

Mote Establishes Voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County

The zone stretches from Longboat Key to Siesta Key, including Sarasota Bay, and extends from the shore to 1.5 miles offshore.

07/07/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Erin Duggan Named President, CEO of Visit Sarasota County

Duggan will take over for Virginia Haley, who retires in September.

07/06/2023 By Staff

Arts News

A New Festival Is Coming to Sarasota Next Year

Sarasota Rising just announced a collaboration with Selby Gardens and Embracing Our Differences as part of its Living Arts Festival.

06/29/2023 By Staff

Health Alert

Florida Health Department Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert in Response to Sarasota Malaria Cases

Four cases of malaria have been reported in Sarasota County. All were contracted locally.

06/27/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Head Named Chair of Visit Florida Board

Plus, Ringling College names a new VP of academic affairs and retired pharma exec Bob Essner has been named to the board of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

06/26/2023 By Staff