Gift Guide

14 Great Local Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Loved One on Your List

Our editors share the gifts they're giving to loved ones this Valentine's Day (and some they want for themselves).

02/09/2022 By The Editors

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NEW LISTING: West of Trail Home Hits Market at $2.7 Million

One of Sarasota’s most desirable neighborhoods has a hot new listing.

02/09/2022

Development

Fillmore Parking Lot on St. Armands Will Remain Just That—For Now

City of Sarasota commissioners voted to put the brakes on proposals to turn the lot into a mixed-use project.

02/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Events

Bradenton Area EDC 33rd Annual Hob Nob Bar-B-Que Set for March 9

The popular business networking event features grill teams crewed by local businesses and restaurants.

02/08/2022 By Staff

Workshops

Public Relations Association to Discuss Communications During an IPO

Eleni Kouvatsos, First Watch’s director of communications, will share her experience and lessons learned working on the brand’s recent IPO.

02/08/2022 By Staff

Covid-19 Update

What's the Status of Covid-19 in Sarasota-Manatee Right Now?

The good news: the local positivity rate is decreasing, and so are hospitalizations.

02/08/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Skate Clips

A Documentary About Local Olympic Skateboarder Jake Ilardi Is Coming Out This Year

Ilardi's twin brother is filming a documentary about Jake's illustrious skateboarding career.

02/08/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Listening to Black Voices

Attorney E. Keith DuBose on Why Sarasota Needs More Black Lawyers

"As a nation, we have become so polarized that it seems the goal is to make others wrong instead of realizing what’s right. We need common voices right now."

02/08/2022 By Heather Dunhill

If at First You Don't Succeed

The Sarasota County Commission Wants a Do-Over on Single-Member Districts

Voters are again being asked to decide whether Sarasota County Commissioners should be elected by the residents of their district or by the county as a whole.

02/08/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

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5 Great Reasons to Become a Member of Sarasota Art Museum

As they say, membership has its perks! Get yours at Sarasota’s only museum dedicated to the art of our time.

02/07/2022

Fast Track

Community Day School Announces 2021-2022 Board of Trustees

Joining the board this year are Lori Dorman, Rick Siegel, Melissa Walsh and Fred Starling

02/07/2022 By Staff

Grants

Healthcare Foundation Awards More Than $4 Million in Grants to SMH

Funding supports the expansion of SMH's rehab pavilion, new equipment, pharmacy needs, and SMH's collaboration with USF's College of Nursing.

02/07/2022 By Staff

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Selby Gardens Shows Mapplethorpe and Smith in Bold New Light

Experience the art of two 20th-century icons for the first time ever in a botanical garden setting.

02/07/2022

Love Notes

Five Easy Yet Romantic Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Head to the park or a beach, pretend you're a tourist at a local attraction and more.

02/07/2022 By Heather Dunhill

In Memoriam

In Memory of Rebecca Baxter

For some 30 years, she took all the party pictures that documented the town as it transformed from small Florida backwater to international glamour capital.

02/05/2022 By Robert Plunket

Fast Track

Booker High School Names New Head Football Coach

Scottie Littles has previously served twice as Booker's assistant coach.

02/04/2022 By Staff

Find Founders

The Founders Club Saw Record Sales Last Year

The private, luxury golf community in east Sarasota saw 39 sales in 2021.

02/04/2022 By Staff Report

Development

AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg Named First Custom Homebuilder in Star Farms

The homes will range in size from approximately 2,800 to 5,000 square feet.

02/04/2022 By Staff

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An Abundance of Musical Riches

Artist Series Concerts offer something for everyone this winter.

02/04/2022

Choc Talk

Make Your Own Valentine's Day Chocolates at the Faulhaber Fab Lab

Chocolate enthusiasts can transform 3D printed objects into their very own Valentine's Day chocolate mold—then fill them with their chocolate of choice.

02/04/2022 By Megan McDonald