Rankings

PGT Named to Forbes 'Best Midsize Employers' List

PGT Innovations was one of 28 companies in the engineering/manufacturing category and ranked No. 53 overall on the list of 500 midsize employers.

02/24/2022 By Staff

Q&A

Poet Katerina Canyon Opens Up About Writing Her Latest Book, 'Surviving Home'

Learn more about the author’s most personal book yet before her poetry reading with Bookstore1Sarasota on Feb. 27.

02/24/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Showpieces

Sarasota Designer Patra Jordan Has 'Major Plans' for Her Jewelry Line

Patra Jordan's tagline is "where classy meets edgy," and that description is spot-on.

02/24/2022 By Jessika Ward

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Classical concerts, an Italian feast and carnival in Venice, Disney's Beauty and the Beast onstage and more.

02/24/2022 By Kay Kipling

Sponsored Content

Nine Questions Business Owners Should Ask Annually

The attorneys at Williams Parker suggest reviewing this corporate and intellectual property checklist.

02/24/2022 By Elizabeth M. Stamoulis and Adrienne C. Phillips

Sponsored Content

“Leap of Faith” Exhibit Opens Friday at 530 Burns Gallery

The group show featuring Todd Babb, Susan von Gries, and Marleen De Waele will host an opening reception on March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

02/24/2022

High-Rise Haven

A Look Inside En Pointe, a New Condo Project Coming to Golden Gate Point

The four-residence condominium breaks ground today and is scheduled for completion next year. Prices start at $2.65 million.

02/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Black History Month

African American Winemakers Are Changing the Face of the Wine Industry

"The goal is to create diversity in all levels of the wine business."

02/24/2022 By Bob McGinn

Grants

Community Foundation Awards More Than $161,000 in Animal Welfare Grants

The grants will will fund emergency veterinary treatment as well as volunteer program development.

02/23/2022 Photography by Staff

Politics

Val Demings Will Keynote Sarasota County Democratic Party Annual Dinner

Demings, currently running against Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate, will receive the group's Champion Award.

02/23/2022 By Staff

Jobs

Bite Squad Says It Will Hire 200 Contract Drivers in Sarasota Area

The company says drivers will be able to start immediately.

02/23/2022 By Staff

Shopping

St. Armands Circle Adds New Merchants

Gelato-Go, Kathy Groob Art and Salt Life have all opened; AcuMed Accupuncture and Wellness and Hatley Boutique have moved to new locations on the circle.

02/23/2022 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Lichtenstein, Briefman & Sabella, PLLC

The Faces of Accounting Services.

02/23/2022

Sponsored Content

Allison Imre, President/CEO/Owner & The Entire Creative Ensemble of Grapevine Communications

The Faces of Advertising, Marketing and PR.

02/23/2022

Sponsored Content

Dr. Rishi Patel, President & CEO, CAN Community Health

The Face of Knocking Down Barriers to Care.

02/23/2022

world-class multitasker

Local 'Joggler' Barak Hirschowitz Is Training to Compete in the Chicago Marathon

We caught up with Hirschowitz to see what he's been up to since we last spoke in 2019. Turns out joggling is a family affair.

02/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

Bruce Myer, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty

The Face of Real Estate Integrity.

02/23/2022

Sponsored Content

Faces of Sarasota-Manatee 2022

Sarasota/Manatee is filled with professionals making a positive difference in the community. These individuals are game-changers, and they continue to move industries of all kinds forward

02/23/2022

Your Health Questions Answered

What's the Best Way to Soothe Chapped Lips?

Warmer weather is upon us—but chapped lips from what’s left of the drier winter air can be painful. Here are some treatments to try.

02/23/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Top Listing

Inside the Most Expensive Residential Listing in Manatee—Which Just Sold for $16 Million Cash

This Anna Maria Island home is the priciest home sale in the area's history.

02/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto