Listening to Black Voices

Shirley Miller on Sex Education and Civil Rights

Miller spent more than 30 years of her career designing and implementing sex education programs in more than 70 countries.

07/11/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Preview

Key Chorale Announces 2023-2024 Season

On the schedule: a U.S. premiere by an Iranian composer, a three-day "Bachtober" Fest, a celebration of the Argentine tango, Cirque des Voix and much more.

07/11/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Approves More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Plus, ALSO Youth awards scholarships and CareerEdge provides funding for local employers.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Preview

The Ringling Announces 2023-2024 'Art of Performance' Season

This season includes 12 mainstage performances, one work-in-progress showing and more than a dozen free and discounted activities, such as master classes and artist talks.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Crossing Over

The Rise of Hybrid Grapes and How They Affect Winemaking

Scientists and winemakers are using hybrid grapes to create vines that can stand up to diseases and our changing climate.

07/10/2023 By Bob McGinn

Making It Up as They Go Along

After a Long Hiatus, the Sarasota Improv Festival Returns

The return of the 13th annual festival is good news also for the many improv performers who descend on Sarasota for the weekend.

07/10/2023 By Kay Kipling

Going Naked

This Cortez Resident Lives Without Air Conditioning. Yes, Really.

"We do fine," she says.

07/07/2023 By Pam Daniel

What Can Brown Do for You?

What Is Norwegian Brown Cheese? And What Should You Do With It?

Made with goat's milk, brown cheese is a unique Norwegian delicacy that you can find at Sarasota's Scandinavian Gifts.

07/07/2023 By Caleb Guedes-Reed

Ciao Italia!

Osteria 500, a New Italian Restaurant from the Owner of Napulè, Is Coming to Waterside Place

Napulè's Giuseppe Del Sole has partnered with three others to bring a taste of Italy out east. The restaurant is scheduled to open later this month.

07/07/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Turtle Power

Mote Establishes Voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County

The zone stretches from Longboat Key to Siesta Key, including Sarasota Bay, and extends from the shore to 1.5 miles offshore.

07/07/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Erin Duggan Named President, CEO of Visit Sarasota County

Duggan will take over for Virginia Haley, who retires in September.

07/06/2023 By Staff

Affordable Housing

New State-Wide Affordable Housing Act Draws Doubts from Local Experts

Key incentives include height and density bonuses and speeding up the application process for developers.

07/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Made With Love

A New Restaurant Will Bring Elevated Mexican Food to Gulf Gate

Kolucan is the brainchild of Gino Calleja, the owner of Reyna's Taqueria, and his business partner Jose Rojas.

07/06/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Devotional

A Love Letter to Pho Cali

The Vietnamese restaurant Pho Cali is one of Sarasota's best spots to grab a meal. Isaac Eger pens an ode to his favorite restaurant and its talented chef, Kim La.

07/05/2023 By Isaac Eger