Book Report

What the Sarasota Magazine Team Is Reading This Summer

Need a book rec? We've got one!

08/06/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards More Than $8.1 Million in Grants

Plus, a Gulf Coast Community Foundation grant will help fund a new Senior Friendship Centers program for older LGBTQ+ adults, and more.

08/04/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Teen Golfer Wins Steph Curry 'Underrated' Golf Tour Stop, Will Compete in National Cup

Plus, Sarasota Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten has been designated a Certified Chamber Executive, and more.

08/04/2025 By Staff

After the Storms

Ten Severely Hurricane-Damaged City Parks Are Now in the Permitting Phase of Recovery

Work is expected to begin in 2026.

08/04/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Boys & Girls Clubs to Honor Larry Thompson, Heather Kasten

Plus, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center receives multiple national awards, and more.

07/21/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Mote Receives $250,000 for Strategic Snook Stock Enhancement Initiative

Plus, the Bishop-Parker Foundation awards $345,000 in animal welfare grants to eight Manatee County nonprofits, and more.

07/21/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

The Exchange Awards $450,000 in Grants and Scholarships

Plus, Tidewell Foundation receives a $350,000 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation, and more.

07/14/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Art Center Sarasota Hires Two; Appoints New Board Members

Plus, Williams Parker president Michael J. Wilson has been appointed the 2025-2026 chair-elect of the Tax Section of The Florida Bar, and more. 

07/14/2025 By Staff

Mira Max

Sarasota City Commission OKs 18-Story Mira Mar Project

The unanimous vote allows for two 18-story residential condo towers and new retail, restaurant and office space to rise on Palm Avenue. The developer will also restore the historic Mira Mar Plaza.

07/08/2025 By Staff

Mergers

Florida's Planned Parenthood Affiliates Are Merging

The new Planned Parenthood of Florida comprises Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida and Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida.

07/08/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Ringling College Announces New VP of Enrollment Management and Marketing

Plus, Oysters Rock Hospitality wins Hospitality Business of the Year from the Sarasota Chamber, and more.

07/07/2025 By Staff

Storm Prep

Sarasota County Offering Sandbags to Residents Ahead of Weekend 'Rain Event'

Sandbags are available until 8 p.m. this evening.

07/02/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Ballet Hires New Marketing Director

Plus, a local student is a finalist in 3M's 2025 Young Scientist Challenge, and more.

06/30/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Magazine CEO Anand Pallegar Named Chair of Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Board of Directors

Pallegar has served on the organization's board for nearly a decade.

06/27/2025 By Staff

Boom Town

Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Get your lawn chairs ready!

06/27/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

New College Receives $2.5 Million Gift for Contemplation and Education Center

Plus: Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative receives five community grants, and more.

06/23/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

U.S. Chamber Awards Sarasota Chamber With 5-Star Accreditation

Plus, Resurrection House names a new executive director, the Manatee Chamber's Champions of Healthcare award winners, and more.

06/23/2025 By Staff

The Arts

Ringling Museum Will Remain Under FSU's Management

The proposed transfer of the museum from Florida State University's stewardship to New College of Florida's was left out of the 2025 legislative budget.

06/17/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Scholarships to Hundreds of Local Students

Plus, MITER Foundation commits $200,000 to Tampa's new Ronald McDonald House, and more.

06/09/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Temple Sinai Director of Early Childhood Education Receives 'Person of Valor' Award

Plus, the Sarasota Chamber receives a national communications award, and more.

06/09/2025 By Staff