Fast Track

The Ringling Names New Board Members

Plus, the American Jewish Committee will honor Dr. Larry Thompson and more awards, new hires and promotions.

10/02/2023 By Staff

Openings

SMH Opens New Urgent Care Center in South Venice

Plus, Ellenton Premium Outlets adds new retailers and more.

10/02/2023

The Body Electric

At Ringling College, Figure Models Play an Integral Role in Teaching Art Students

We often forget the people behind the works of art; the statues we pay money to see. Figure models remind us.

10/02/2023 By Caleb Guedes-Reed

So Long, Smoke

Smoking at Sarasota County Parks and Beaches Is Now Banned

Citing safety and environmental impacts, the Sarasota County Commission created a new ordinance to ban cigarettes in county-owned spaces.

10/02/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Looking Forward, Looking Back

The Bay's Current and Former CEO Take Stock of the 53-Acre Downtown Sarasota Park

A.G. Lafley helped launch the bayfront destination. Stephanie Crockatt runs it now. Both love it.

10/02/2023 By Eric Garwood/Community News Collaborative

Ukraine 2023

A Sarasota Photojournalist's Latest Images From Ukraine Depict Both Devastation and Resilience

Allan Mestel has traveled to Ukraine repeatedly since last year's Russian invasion. In a new interview, he discusses his most recent photographs.

09/29/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Selby Gardens to Present Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe

The exhibition will explore the unexpected yet profoundly impactful mentoring relationship that developed between Kusama and O’Keeffe.

09/29/2023 Photography by Staff

Coming Attractions

Hermitage Retreat Announces New Benderson Park Series

The first event will feature Hermitage fellows Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler on Nov. 16.

09/29/2023 By Staff

Beach Battle

In 1990, Sarasota Waged War on Thongs, Leading to Outrage, Protests and National Media Attention

Three decades ago, the city was divided in two by a narrow wedge issue: bare bottoms on beaches.

09/29/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Coming Attractions

PINC Returns to the Sarasota Opera House on Dec. 7

After a three-year hiatus, the conference will feature a day of thought-provoking speakers from a variety of disciplines, including wrestler and MMA fighter Zion Clark.

09/28/2023 By Staff

High Tide

A Look at the New Sarasota Youth Sailing Building That's Headed to Lido Key

Sarasota Youth Sailing, in partnership with Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Sail Sarasota and Luffing Lassies, is poised to get a new educational youth sailing building to serve the growing demand for the water sport. Fundraising is currently underway.

09/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Cheers for Beers

3 Bridges Brewing's New Taproom Is Open in Venice

Venice locals Scott and Corey Harper aim to give back to their community through food, beer and plenty of fun.

09/27/2023 By Lauren Jackson

You Can Help Others to Feel ‘ThankFULL’ This Holiday Season

Be a hunger hero and help All Faiths Food Bank to provide 13,000 turkeys and millions of holiday meals this year.

09/27/2023

One Year Stronger – Hurricane Ian Recovery and Rebuilding

On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian, read how Gulf Coast Community Foundation provided immediate, humanitarian relief to the hardest hit nonprofits and how those nonprofits are doing today.

09/26/2023