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06/14/2023

Education

Sarasota County Schools Hires New Superintendent

The board voted 3-2 to appoint Terrence Connor to the job. He is currently deputy superintendent for Hillsborough County Public Schools.

06/14/2023 By Staff

Politics

Business Leaders Say Florida's New Immigration Law Will Make It Harder and More Expensive to Build

The construction industry may take a blow once the state’s new immigration bill takes effect July 1.

06/14/2023 By Kim Doleatto

High Octane Tourism

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Returns to Lido Beach on June 30

Sarasota is the second longest-running powerboat grand prix in the United States.

06/14/2023 By Staff

Savortown

These Are All the Restaurants Extending Their Savor Sarasota Deals

Savor Sarasota ends today, but many restaurants will offer their special menus for weeks to come.

06/14/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Editors' Picks

The Best Bars and Restaurants in Sarasota

Eat your heart out.

06/12/2023

More Condos Coming

New Condos Are Headed to Golden Gate Point

Pre-construction prices start at $2.4 million per unit.

06/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Review

Review: Urbanite Theatre Hits Hard With That Must Be the Entrance to Heaven

The world premiere follows the struggles of four Latino boxers, inside and outside the ring.

06/12/2023 By Kay Kipling

Green Scene

Science and Environment Council Announces Upcoming Environmental Summit, Expo

"Our natural environment is the foundation of our economy and quality of life," says Dr. Jennifer Shafer, the council's co-executive director.

06/12/2023 By Staff

Listening to Black Voices

Francina Hollaway on Growing Up in Segregated Florida and Integrating Her Elementary School

Throughout her education, Hollaway focused on excelling at math. "Writing can be critiqued because it's subjective," she explains. "But in math, there’s only one right answer.”

06/12/2023 By Heather Dunhill

That Time of Year

Make Father's Day Reservations at One of These Local Restaurants

Take care of Dad by treating him to an epic meal.

06/09/2023 By Lauren Jackson

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Sarasota Tops National List for Home Inventory Increase

Sarasota took the top spot in a national list compiled by Realtor.com that highlights where housing inventory has risen the most when compared to last year.

06/09/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Flashback

Photo: An Aerial View of the John Ringling Causeway, 1946

A look back on a bridge that changed Sarasota's keys—and has been rebuilt twice since its first construction in 1926.

06/09/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Next-Gen Design

Meet Jonathan Rameau, an Architect Who Pivots Between Residential and Commercial Projects

Rameau's Sarasota firm is handling everything from the renovation of the historic Leonard Reid home to a massive biosolids corporation in Pasco County.

06/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Kiss Kiss

Beso, a New Tapas Restaurant, Opens June 10

Dive into Spanish tapas and loads of sangria at this highly anticipated spot from the owners of State Street Eating House.

06/08/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Companion Cats

Cat Depot Has Partnered With the Pets for the Elderly Foundation to Help Seniors Adopt Cats

The foundation will provide funding for Sarasota's seniors to adopt companion animals, which can benefit the health of both the cats and their elderly caretakers.

06/08/2023 By Isaac Eger

Downtown development

Just Over 3 Acres of Downtown Sarasota Sold for $32 Million

Located along Ringling Boulevard, South Orange Avenue and Cross Street, the seven parcels will probably be redeveloped.

06/07/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Better With Age

Were Grapevines the First Domesticated Fruit?

New research suggests that domesticated grapes (and wine) are older than previously thought.

06/07/2023 By Bob McGinn

Millionnaire Moves

Two Bird Key Homes Sell for More Than $20 Million

The sale of two neighboring homes on Bird Key last week saw more than $20 million in sales. The two homes mark the most expensive sales there to date.

06/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

We're No. 1!

Florida Is the Lightning Capital of the U.S. Here's How to Stay Safe During a Storm.

The danger isn’t because of some karmic retribution upon the residents of this state—it’s due to the density of our large population, our tropical weather and our outdoor culture.

06/06/2023 By Isaac Eger

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