Veterans

Tidewell Foundation Unveils Patriot Plaza Art at Special Event

The Patterson Foundation donated the glass monument that once stood at Patriot Plaza to the Tidewell Foundation and the Tidewell Honors Veterans Program.

03/24/2022 By Staff

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A Genre-Bending Fusion of Bluegrass and Folk Meets Choral Music in American Roots: Bluegrass!

Three's company -- three shows in three locations featuring triplet brothers, Women’s Trio, and Key Chorale Chamber Singers.

03/24/2022

Acquisitions

Neal Communities Acquires HITEK Truss Company

Neal Communities decided to acquire HITEK due to the supply chain and labor constraints impacting the housing market.

03/24/2022 By Staff

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Presents Luncheon Lecture With Dr. Jack Longino

A Sarasota native whose family owned an 8,732-acre ranch, Longino is a professor of biology at the University of Utah.

03/24/2022 By Staff

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Five Reasons Why You Should Care about Child Hunger

For thousands of children in need in our community, summer meals are a lifeline.

03/24/2022

The Courts

Legal Aid of Manasota Starts New Program to Help Transgender People Change Their Names

The free program helps transgender adults and youth change their name and gender marker on important documents.

03/24/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Leedy Certified

Architecture Sarasota Honors Gene Leedy With an Exhibit and Tour

Architect Max Strang will guide a tour of Leedy's architecture and share intimate stories about his time with the legendary architect.

03/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

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03/23/2022

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Lucas Lagoons Dominated the Florida Swimming Pool Association's 2022 Design Awards

The Sarasota-based pool design company earned 10 awards for its show-stopping pools.

03/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Development

City of Venice Buys Land for $1.5 Million to Develop a Park

Engineering and permitting for the park will begin in October, with construction expected to begin 10 to 12 months after that.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Awards

UnidosNow Executive Director Receives National Award from Bank of America

Luz Corcuera will direct $200,000 in flexible funding from Bank of America to UnidosNow. The organization will use the funding to expand its programming.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Planned Parenthood Receives Historic $275 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott

The funding is for Planned Parenthood's national office and 21 affiliates, including Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Events

Sarasota Chamber to Honor Robert Lane at Annual Breakfast

Lane, managing shareholder of Kerkering Barberio, will receive the chamber's annual "Spirit of Sarasota" award.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Grants

Meals On Wheels of Sarasota Awarded $75,000 Grant

The funding comes from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Waffle-ly Good

Sarasota's Best Waffles

Up your waffle game with these fun twists on the breakfast staple.

03/23/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Your Health Questions Answered

Does Powder Sunscreen Actually Work?

Mineral powder sunscreen is all the rage in the skincare world, but does it actually work? A local dermatologist weighs in.

03/23/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Globetrotting

A Part-Time Sarasota Resident Is Making a Fun New Wine Show on PBS

Wine First follows Liora Levi and Yolanda Año as they visit different wine regions around the world.

03/23/2022 By Bob McGinn

Preview

Here's What's Coming to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe This Season

The 23rd season opens in October with an all-Black production of Guys and Dolls.

03/22/2022 By Kay Kipling

Raw Deal

Yes, That's Sarasota You See in Netflix's Hit Series Bad Vegan

The popular true-crime docuseries follows the life of a raw food restaurateur who loses everything in a twisted love affair.

03/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Community Foundation President and CEO Appointed to National Steering Committee

Roxie Jerde will collaborate with CEOs from across the nation to offer guidance on how national issues affect charitable giving in local communities.

03/22/2022 By Staff