Glass Act

Tervis Has Completely Moved Out of Its Venice HQ

The nearly 120,000-square-foot campus is now home to gaming software company Combat Waffle Studios Inc. and the Global Sports Institute.

05/26/2025 By Staff

Trees, Please

City of Sarasota Offers Two More Opportunities for Residents to Acquire Trees

After unprecedented interest in April's tree giveaway at the Bay, City of Sarasota residents can sign up to a free small tree or low-cost canopy tree.

05/16/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Ilene Denton Named to Selby Foundation Board of Directors

Plus, the St. Regis Longboat Key is named “Project of the Year” by Associated Builders & Contractors and more.

05/12/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $6 Million in Grants

Plus, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards $322,450 to 29 nonprofits, and more.

05/12/2025 By Staff

The People Have Spoken

Ukrainian Artist Wins Embracing Our Differences People's Choice Award

"Every day I see people who are restoring their cities and their personal lives from the ruins and looking into the future," says artist Alena Grom. "This photograph is about that survival."

05/05/2025 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Orchestra Announces 2025-2026 Season

It's the orchestra's first season with Giancarlo Guerrero as music director.

04/29/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

John Annis Transitions Into Senior Advisor Role at Barancik Foundation

Plus, Safe Children Coalition hires a chief of innovation and financial strategies, and more.

04/28/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Embracing Our Differences Receives Jackie Robinson Grant

Plus, the Women's Resource Center receives a $400,000 grant from the Barancik Foundation, and more.

04/28/2025 By Staff

Preview

Florida Studio Theatre Announces 2025 Summer Mainstage and Cabaret Performances

Here's the lineup.

04/28/2025 By Staff

Turtle Power

It's Sea Turtle Nesting Season. Here's How to Keep Turtles, Nests and Those Tiny Hatchlings Safe.

It's important to be aware of your surroundings over the holiday weekend.

04/28/2025 By Staff

Turtle Power

Mote Releases Two Loggerhead Sea Turtles Following Rehabilitation for Red Tide Toxicity

"Grimm" and "Monique" were rescued earlier this year off Sanibel Island and Siesta Key, respectively.

04/23/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Boys & Girls Clubs Named a 'Champion for Youth'

Plus, new hires at Tidewell Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation and more.

04/21/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Selby Foundation Awards $648,376 in Capital Grants to Local Nonprofits

Plus, philanthropist Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates $200,000 to Church of the Redeemer, and more.

04/21/2025 By Staff

Let's Dance

The Sarasota Ballet Announces 2025-2026 Season

This year's performances include three world premieres, pieces marking anniversaries and milestones and classics by Balanchine, Bintley and, of course, Ashton.

04/21/2025 By Staff

Lectures

Here's Who's Coming to Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall Next Year

The 2026 speaker series will feature Ken Burns, Laura Coates, Joel Sartore, Rob Reiner and Antony J. Blinken.

04/15/2025 By Staff

Bach in Action

Sarasota Concert Association Announces 2025-26 Great Performers Series

It's the organization's 81st season.

04/14/2025 By Staff

Branch Out

The City of Sarasota Will Give Away 100 Trees April 25-26

City residents can select one of 100 trees to take home, including gumbo limbo, bald cypress, longleaf pine, mango, royal palm and more.

04/14/2025 By Staff

Hitting the High Notes

Sarasota Orchestra Shares Sneak Peek of New Music Center

Its new HQ will be located at 5701 Fruitville Road and designed by William Rawn Associates.

04/09/2025 By Staff

Conservation

Big Waters Land Trust, Sarasota County, Elling Eide Center Partner to Protect Land on Little Sarasota Bay

Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program purchased land on Feb. 4, which remains privately owned and managed by The Elling Eide Center.

03/31/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Sarasota County Receives Funding to Remove Invasive Plants at Local Beaches

Plus, Alta Vista Elementary receives a $50k STEM classroom makeover, and more.

03/31/2025 By Staff