Grant Report

Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. Contribute $500,000 to Season of Sharing Campaign

Plus, Art Center Sarasota receives multiple grants totaling nearly $100,000, and more.

11/04/2024 By Staff

Awards

Naomi Iizuka Named Fifth Recipient of Hermitage Major Theater Award

An award-winning playwright based in California, Iizuka will receive a cash prize of $35,000, a residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a developmental workshop in a major arts capital.

11/04/2024 By Staff

Vote!

How to Vote in Manatee County, Florida, in 2024

Whether you're a first-time voter in Manatee County or an old pro who simply needs a refresher, here's everything you need to know.

11/04/2024 By Staff

Vote!

How to Vote in Sarasota County in 2024

Everything you need to know—from how to register to how to track your vote-by-mail ballot.

11/04/2024 By Staff

Beach Bound

Lido Beach Will Reopen Nov. 2

And Anna Maria Beach and Manatee Beach have welcomed back visitors, too.

11/01/2024 By Staff

Local Flavor

Four Sarasota Halloween Costumes Spirit Halloween Should Definitely Sell

Need a last-minute costume? We've got you covered with these of-the-moment ideas.

10/31/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Bishop-Parker Foundation Contributes $100,000 to Season of Sharing

Plus, grants to Safe Children Coalition, Family Initiative and Choral Artists of Sarasota.

10/28/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Asolo Rep Names Terrance Jackson Director of Education and Engagement

Plus, two Sarasota execs were recently named to Florida Trend's "Florida 500" list and more.

10/28/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Relief

Jellison Family Foundation Provides $1 Million Matching Gift to Community Foundation of Sarasota County

The Jellison foundation gave a $500,000 matching gift to Season of Sharing and a $500,00 matching gift to the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund.

10/23/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

City of Sarasota Commissioners Name Interim City Manager, New City Attorney

Plus, the Conservation Foundation reaches a land-protection milestone and Oyster River Ecology's Damon Moore receives a prestigious award from NOAA and the American Fisheries Society.

10/21/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Organizations Mobilize to Provide Hurricane Relief Funding Throughout Sarasota-Manatee

Plus, donations to the Library Foundation's partnership with Imagination Library, an early literacy book-gifting program, and more.

10/21/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Relief

Join Us for a Hurricane Block Party, Supply Drive and Fundraiser

Relax, enjoy food and drink from local businesses and donate supplies or funds to our neighbors in need.

10/16/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Baltimore Orioles Make $250,000 Initial Donation to Hurricane Relief Campaign

The team is donating the money to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Season of Sharing campaign and will match every additional dollar up to $250,000. If $500,000 is reached, The Patterson Foundation will provided an additional $100,000.

10/16/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Local Beaches Are Still Closed Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

While some may appear ready for use, others require significant work.

10/16/2024 By Staff

Flower Power

Selby Gardens' 2024 Orchid Show Reopens Oct. 17

The botanical gardens closed this year's orchid show ahead of Hurricane Milton, but it reopens Thursday.

10/15/2024 By Staff

Education

Sarasota, Manatee County School Districts Announce Reopening Plans

Sarasota County schools will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Manatee County schools will reopen tomorrow, Oct. 15.

10/14/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Mote, the Van Wezel and the Hermitage Artist Retreat Experienced Major Damage from Hurricane Milton

The Van Wezel has canceled shows through December. Mote and the Hermitage are closed due to the impacts of the storm.

10/14/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

SRQ Airport Sustained Major Damage in Hurricane Milton and Will Be Closed Until Oct. 16

The airport lost the entirety of its roof over Concourse B during Hurricane Milton.

10/11/2024 By Staff

Health Care

Seven Babies Were Born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital During the Hurricane

No, none of them were named Milton.

10/10/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Access to the Barrier Islands Will Close Tonight

After 7 p.m., community members will continue to be able to get off the barrier islands, but no entry will be allowed back on until after post-storm search and rescue mission is completed.

10/08/2024 By Staff