Curtains up!

Asolo Rep Names New Producing Artistic Director

Peter Rothstein is the founding artistic director of Minneapolis' Theatre Latté Da and directed Sweeney Todd and Ragtime at Asolo Rep.

01/24/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Unidos Now Announces New Executive Director

Plus, the Sarasota Chamber names a new vice-president and leadership changes at the Bishop Museum, Empath Health and more.

01/23/2023 By Staff

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Scenic Curves: An Art Exhibition Featuring Local Favorite: Linda Richichi

The opening reception is Friday, February 3rd from 6 PM-8 PM.

01/23/2023

Grant Report

National Science Foundation Awards USF $4 Million Grant for Cybersecurity Program

Plus, the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition received an anonymous $100,000 donation, the Hospital Gala raised $1.5 million for cancer care services and more.

01/23/2023 By Staff

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Are you ready for the BIG GAME?

Football lover or not, we all love a great entertaining space to sit back, relax or celebrate with friends.

01/23/2023

Into the Wild

Join Us on a Wild Raccoon Release

We recently released raccoons that were orphaned by Hurricane Ian back into the wild.

01/23/2023 By Isaac Eger

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Local Nurse Wins Prestigious International Award

Lisa Lilligren's care and compassion received the DAISY Award, which recognizes nurses for extraordinary acts of compassion.

01/23/2023 By Isaac Eger

one of a kind

The Most Unique Home in Sarasota Is For Sale

Colors and curves rule at this waterfront, avant-garde Lido Shores home that just hit the market for $10 million.

01/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hope Floats

Local Angler Chasten Whitfield Takes Differently Abled Youth Fishing on Her New TV Show

Filming is almost complete on the inspiring show's second season.

01/23/2023 By Emma Moneuse

Review

Silent Sky Shines at Asolo Rep

Lauren Gunderson's play springs from the real life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, and it's something of a relevation.

01/23/2023 By Kay Kipling

Wine In A Million

Chef Paul Mattison Is Hosting a Wine Dinner With an Organic Winery Next Week

Bonterra Wines uses organic and biodynamic growing processes to ensure top-quality wines.

01/20/2023 By Lauren Jackson

S.O.S.

Sick Birds Are Washing Up on Our Beaches

We asked Save Our Seabirds what's going on.

01/20/2023 By Isaac Eger

Flashback

The Longboat Key Ritz-Carlton, 1926-1963

John Ringling's hotel broke ground in 1926 but was never finished or occupied, and was eventually demolished in 1963.

01/20/2023 By Bethany Ritz

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Selby Gardens To Showcase Tiffany’s Creativity and Innovation

Indoor-outdoor exhibition will celebrate the art of stained-glass master Louis Comfort Tiffany and explore the inspiration he found in nature.

01/20/2023

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Gulf Coast Community Foundation Supports Education Preparation for DeSoto County Students

Learn how one 10-year-old nonprofit is transforming students’ lives in DeSoto County.

01/20/2023

The Play Is On

Venice Theatre's Pinkerton Theatre Will Reopen Today

After facing devastation from Hurricane Ian, the theater has been issued a certificate of occupancy. The Cemetery Club is its first show since the storm.

01/20/2023 By Staff

Your Health Questions Answered

Are Gas Stoves Killing Us?

Is the government coming for your gas range? Or is this just another culture war squabble?

01/19/2023 By Isaac Eger

Hella Vibes

Food + Beer Has Opened Its Fifth Location in the Rosemary District

The restaurant has moved into the former Blue Rooster space on Fourth Street.

01/19/2023 By Lauren Jackson

urban up

A New Mixed Use Tower Is Going to Change the Face of Main Street

SOTA will be 16 stories high and have luxury residences, hotel suites and a 4,500-square-foot ground-level restaurant open to the public.

01/19/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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Sarasota Opera’s 2023 Winter Opera Festival

Tickets are now on sale for Sarasota Opera’s 2023 season featuring world-class opera productions, special events and concerts.

01/19/2023