Sweet Success

Follow a Bradenton Baker and TikTok Star on Her Fitness Journey

Tara Allison is the owner of Sweets Bakehouse and runs a TikTok account called 'Fat Girl Fit' that has more than 126,000 followers.

02/04/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Walking Tour

Muralists Deliver an Explosion of Public Art in the Rosemary District

"This is a long-term project to test how we can transform a community through visual art."

02/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Accreditation

Goodwill Manasota Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

Goodwill’s accreditation status will be in force through the end of 2024 for its Job Connection program.

02/03/2022 By Staff

Conservation

Disney Fund Helps New College Support Shark Habitats

New College professor Dr. Jayne Gardiner has received a $49,800 grant for her research on great hammerhead sharks in lower Tampa Bay.

02/03/2022 By Staff

Beachy Keen

Sarasota Entrepreneurs Launch Siesta Key Hair Extensions

The new brand offers one piece clip-in extensions in 14 colors.

02/03/2022 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Giving Hunger the Blues, orchestral concerts, Dave Barry speaks and more.

02/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

Review

Gershwin Musical An American in Paris Gets an Update for the Stage

A newish adaptation of the classic film musical, on tour at the Van Wezel, is dark and light by turns.

02/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

Sponsored Content

Sarasota Orchestra Showcases the Winningest Music in History

The upcoming Pops program The Envelope Please features a trio of Broadway stars in a concert of prize-worthy hits from stage and screen.

02/03/2022

Sponsored Content

Legacy Giving Transforms Lives

Two grants from the Miriam P. Raines Charitable Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation help transform women’s lives.

02/03/2022

If You Build It

Tiny Home Becomes a Hands-On Training Tool for Sarasota Students

Students at Suncoast Technical College put their textbook skills to work and built a tiny home on campus.

02/03/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Suds 'n Spokes

Grab a Beer and a Bike at This New Bradenton Bike Shop

A new Fit2Run store on Cortez Road includes a bar called Spokes.

02/03/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Romance Reigns

Seven Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas

Looking for something to do with your sweetie besides dine this Valentine’s Day? Check out these entertainment offerings.

02/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

Education

New College Will Host Inauguration Week for New President

Festivities include an academic showcase, virtual mini-classes, a juried student art exhibit, and a Black history symposium called "Reclaiming Wellness."

02/02/2022 By Staff

Fore!

Tiger Woods' Newest Venture, PopStroke, Is Opening Soon in Sarasota

The two-story entertainment venue features two golf courses designed by co-owner Woods, a rooftop bar and a full-service restaurant.

02/02/2022 By Staff

Politics

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Is Sarasota GOP's 'Statesman of the Year'

Pompeo is the 10th recipient of the award, which has also been given to Ron DeSantis, Lindsey Graham, Sean Hannity and Ted Cruz.

02/02/2022 By Staff

Preview

Visions in Black Show Includes Work by Sarasota-Based Artists

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative exhibition highlights the work of artists of African descent.

02/02/2022 By Kay Kipling

Your Health Questions Answered

How Can Runners Avoid Plantar Fasciitis?

A Fit2Run manager explains this pesky injury of and offers tips for how runners can heal it.

02/02/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Conversation Hearts

How to Speak Your Partner's 'Love Language' This Valentine's Day

Plus, gift ideas to match.

02/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Affordable Housing

First Senior-Focused Affordable Housing Development in 50 Years Opens in Newtown

This comes as Sarasota County rents keep skyrocketing, surpassing a countywide median overall rent of $2,000 a month for the first time late last year.

02/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Elections

Vote-by-Mail Available to All Sarasota County Voters for March Election

Voted ballots may be returned by mail or in person but must be received in the elections office by 7 p.m. on election night to be counted.

02/01/2022 By Staff