A Change in the Wind

Longtime Arts and Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley Plans to Retire

Shirley will step down in December after 13 years leading the organization.

08/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

Strawsome

First Watch Has Adopted a New, Biodegradable Type of Straw

The rapidly growing chain is making a sustainable switch.

08/03/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Your Health Questions Answered

Can New AI Tools Detect Heart Disease Early?

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai developed an algorithm that can pinpoint difficult-to-diagnose cardiac conditions. Sarasota cardiologist Dr. Chippy Ajithan shares why early detection is key.

08/03/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Health News

Sarasota Memorial Named to U.S. News & World Report 'Best Hospitals' List for Specialty Care

It was the only hospital on the Suncoast to place, with 16 top performer ratings for treating various conditions.

08/03/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Brighter Days Ahead

Gulf Coast Community Foundation supports Children First’s comprehensive services now and into the future.

08/02/2022

Simply the Zest

Florida Scallops With Lemon Butter Spaghetti Are Our Newest Obsession

Delicate bay scallops shine with just a few simple ingredients.

08/02/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Off to the Races

Camp Gladiator Is Bringing 'Fitness Races' to Nathan Benderson Park

A race without running? Yep—the Beat the Heat race series consists of workout moves instead.

08/02/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Grant Report

Sarasota Kiwanis Club Awards $100,000 in Grants to Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Plus, Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards $125,000 to CareerEdge and WBTT receives $40,000 Arts Appreciation grant.

08/01/2022 By Staff

"Vibrance" A Pop-Up Art Event Presented by 530 Burns Gallery

A mid-century modern exhibition featuring contemporary works from Bettina Sego!

08/01/2022

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Announces Leadership Sarasota Class of 2023

Plus, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright joins the Hermitage Artist Retreat board and Dr. Kameron Partridge Hodgens is honored by More Too Life.

08/01/2022 Photography by Staff

Listening to Diverse Voices

Architect Javi Suárez on His Puerto Rican Heritage, His Art and Making a Home in Sarasota

Suárez's new art exhibition, Sarasota Icons, celebrates those who left their mark on Sarasota, from more obscure names to ubiquitous ones.

08/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Pasta La Vista, Baby

Sarasota Chef Christopher Covelli Showed Off His Italian Roots on the Food Network This Weekend

Covelli appeared on the fast-paced cooking show Alex vs. America.

08/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

O Captain! My Captain!

Youth Poet Laureate Program Launches Locally

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County has partnered with Urban Word to launch this new program.

08/01/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Unity Awards

Nominations Are Open for Sarasota Magazine’s Unity Awards

We’re looking for members of the community who are committed to bridging divides across racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, and physical and mental ability groups.

08/01/2022