Article

Sunshine from Darkness Names New Executive Director

Marlene Hauck is a longtime nonprofit professional.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Board Approves $8.5 Million in Grant Funding

This is the largest grant cycle in the foundation’s eight-year history, bringing its total investment into the Sarasota area to more than $90 million.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Library Foundation Raises More Than $350,000 at Annual Author Luncheon

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. was the featured speaker.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Limelight

Photos: Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball 2022

"Because the Night" welcomed a crowd of 450 to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

02/14/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Photos: Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative's 'Visions in Black' Opening

A reception at Art Center Sarasota welcomed visitors to Visions in Black.

02/14/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

Education

Education Foundation to Name Two Suncoast Credit Union Scholars in 2022

The recipients will each receive a $2,000 scholarship.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Announces 2022 Board of Directors

Ben Hanan will serve as chair; Mary Kay Burns and LaShawn Frost are new to the board this year.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Starts 2022 With Record-Breaking Numbers

Last month, 302,189 passengers traveled through the airport—the most ever in January in the history of the airport.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Q & A

A Local Black Lives Matter Leader Talks About the Movement's Past, Present and Future

"Black people are a lot greater than our pain," says Sarasota's Deedra Zee.

02/11/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Black History Month

Cinematographer Sean Presley Shares Power of Film with the Black Community

Sean Presley Projects highlights local Black-owned businesses and creates diverse films.

02/11/2022 By Allison Forsyth

First Look

Here's a First Look at Rosewood Residences on Lido Key

The project will have 65 residences, with prices starting in the high $5 millions.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Put Your Records On

Ready to Start—or Expand—Your Record Collection? Here's Where to Go

Drop the needle and boogie on down to a new record from one of the local stores on our handy list.

02/11/2022 By Samantha Lane

Voting

Sen. Shervin Jones Launches 'Operation Blackout' in Sarasota Today

The program expects to enroll more than 40,000 BIPOC voters into vote-by-mail.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Moving

Bookstore1 Moves to The Mark Next Week

The store plans to reopen by Friday, Feb. 18.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Fawley Bryant Architecture Names New Partner

As the firm's chief operating officer, Amanda Parrish will also continue to lead day-to-day operations.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Grants

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $25,000 Grant

The funding comes from Bank of America’s Covid-19 employee booster initiative.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Galentine’s Day

Grab Your Friends for a Galentine’s Day Workshop and Craft Project

Salt & Pepper Cafe and Gypsea Soul team up to host a Valentine’s Day brunch dedicated to our besties.

02/10/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Circus Sarasota returns, the opera season opens with 'Tosca,' work by Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith on view at Selby Gardens, and more.

02/10/2022 By Kay Kipling

Sponsored Content

Become a Scholarship Committee Volunteer with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Be a part of a life-changing process that gives local students the opportunity to fulfill big dreams.

02/10/2022

Sponsored Content

Hot Design Tip: How to Do Wallpaper Right

Don’t be afraid based on preconceived notions from the ’70s and ’80s: wallpaper is back and better than ever as a trend in interior design.

02/10/2022