Grant Report

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $445,000 in Community Impact Grants

Plus, the U.S. Department of Transportation awards $280,000 to the City of Bradenton for road-safety initiatives, and more.

12/29/2025 By Staff

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A New Year’s Commitment of Care and Connection

Together, we shine brighter.

12/24/2025

Gifts Galore

Our Last-Minute, Ultra-Local Holiday Gift Guide

From foodies to fashionistas, these locally made gifts are perfect for anyone on your list.

12/23/2025 By Megan McDonald

Best of Sarasota

Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2025

Out of everything we published this year, here's what you clicked on most.

12/23/2025 By Megan McDonald

Best of 2025

Our Top Food Stories of 2025

This year, we covered everything you need to know about Sarasota's local farmers markets, the numerous ways agriculture is shaping the local food scene, how restaurants are recovering from last year's storms, and more.

12/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Real Estate Report

The Local Housing Market Loosens Up at Just the Right Moment

Single-family sales surged in some corners while condos piled up in others, pushing some prices down, timelines longer and deal-making back on the table as Christmas approaches.

12/22/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Go South

Render Legacy Trail Opens in Nokomis as South Sarasota County Continues to Grow

The 450-unit rental community joins a series of large projects reshaping South Sarasota.

12/22/2025 Photography by Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Mike Rahn Re-Elected Chairman of Manatee County Port Authority

Plus, Mote adds four to its board of trustees, and more.

12/22/2025 By Staff

Merry and Bright

Nine Stunning Local Christmas Trees to Go See This Holiday Season

Need a break from the blue light of your computer or phone screen as we head into the holidays? Try these lights instead.

12/19/2025 By Megan McDonald Photography by Damon Powers

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PINC 2025 Was a Reminder of the Power of Human Connection

The most creative weekend in Sarasota returned for a sold-out conference, outdoor dinner and a Saturday festival featuring murals, BMX, a holiday market, food and toy drives, and more.

12/18/2025 By Staff

St. Armands Moment

Sarasota County Approves $13.5 Million in Funding for St. Armands Circle

The money, from the Resilient SRQ Infrastructure Program, a HUD disaster recovery initiative tied to last year's storms, comes as private reinvestment plans are proposed for the Circle.

12/18/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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A New Stage in Life for a Storied Sleuth

Meet Miss Jane Marple.

12/18/2025 By James Monahan

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The Musical Secrets of Iconic Broadway Hits

Uncover fun facts behind the musicals that Sarasota Orchestra showcases in its first Pops concert of the season.

12/18/2025

Single Plane

Home Tour: A Sarasota Midcentury House, Built for Continuity

In Whitfield Estates, a low-slung Sarasota home with a layered past is reimagined as a place for arrivals, memories and gatherings.

12/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Invest in Knowledge, Invest in Growth, Invest in YOU!

Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Invest in Incredible is a thriving resource for our regional nonprofits.

12/17/2025

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OPUS 1700 – A Weekend of Music

A highlight of both concerts will be the appearance of an octet of world-class vocal artists, internationally recognized for their expertise in Baroque performance

12/16/2025