School Lunch

Pandemic-Era School Lunch Waivers Have Expired

Starting this fall, local families will need to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits through the school district once again.

08/19/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Throwing Shade

Small Handmade 'Chick Huts' Help Our Beach Birds Stay Cool

The wooden huts, which offer shore birds a respite from the sun, are a gift from local bird enthusiast Sandy Ulrikson and her late husband Jerry.

08/19/2022 By Megan McDonald

On The Ropes

A Legendary Sarasota Boxing Club Is Looking For a New Home

I went to visit its famed owner, Coach Harold Wilen, who shared the club's history and gave me some pointers.

08/18/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Grate Minds Think Alike

Essential Kitchen Gadgets for Any New Cook

Chop, mince, slice and dice with our favorite beginner's kitchen items.

08/18/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Sponsored Content

The Search For Your Dream Home Ends Here

Sarasota’s top design-build firm is here to build your custom home.

08/18/2022

Prize Possession

Sarasota Restaurant Wins Prestigious Wine Award

Marcello Ristorante Italiano recently received the 'Best of the Award of Excellence' from Wine Spectator.

08/17/2022 By Bob McGinn

Pricey Dirt

A Casey Key Lot Just Sold for $6.5 Million—Cash

The single-family lot sale marks the priciest parcel sold on Casey Key since Stephen and Tabitha King bought theirs in 2006.

08/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Your Health Questions Answered

Can a Good Night's Sleep Help Your Heart?

The American Heart Association has added sleep to its cardiovascular health checklist. Here's how to get a good night's rest.

08/17/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Cool Beans

O&A Opens Its Newest Location at Waterside Place

The latest outpost for the Sarasota coffee shop takes advantage of Waterside Place's outdoorsy atmosphere.

08/17/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Another Day at the Paw-ffice

These Adorable Local Shop Pets Will Make You Smile

It's never a "ruff" day at the office when your coworker is covered in fur or feathers.

08/16/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Va Va Vroom

A New 'Car Condo' Business Breaks Ground in Lakewood Ranch

A condo! For your cars!

08/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Listening to Diverse Voices

Renee Lenneman on Foster Parenting, Adoptions and Helping the Next Generation

Lenneman has fostered more than two dozen children since she moved to Sarasota.

08/16/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Grant Supports 'Legal Lifeline for Youth' Program

Plus, Forty Carrots receives a $50,000 donation for its mental health program and more.

08/15/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Foundation CEO to Retire

Plus, the Hermitage names its new Curatorial Council members, Williams Parker will expand to Waterside Place and more.

08/15/2022 By Staff

Cheeseygoing

Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Café Has Opened Its Fourth Location in The Landings

Now with a full bar!

08/15/2022 Photography by Lauren Jackson

The Pandemic

The CDC Loosens Its Covid-19 Quarantine and Testing Guidelines

You no longer have to quarantine if you've been exposed to the virus.

08/15/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Stepping Forward

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces Coming Season

The dance company plans to "Reclaim" the stage with new, revived and collaborative works.

08/12/2022 By Kay Kipling

A New Hope

These Transitional Living Homes Help Women Struggling With Addiction Get Clean

SARA was founded in 2017 and has five homes where women go to recover from drugs and alcohol abuse.

08/12/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Review

FST's 'Smoke & Mirrors': Who Done What, and Why

This puzzle piece asks the audience to play along.

08/11/2022 By Kay Kipling

Beach Report

No-Swim Advisory Issued for Multiple Sarasota County Beaches

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has resampled the beaches today and expects the results late afternoon tomorrow.

08/11/2022 By Staff