Philanthropy

Flanzer Philanthropic Trust Extends Matching Program Through 2022

In 2021, the trust sent more than $7.5 million to local agencies in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.

01/10/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition Receives Major Gift

The $150,000 in funding has been earmarked for a development office and staff.

01/10/2022 By Staff

Top Sale

This Old World Home Was Lido Key's Highest Priced Residential Sale of 2021

Plus, a look back at other top residential sales of last year.

01/10/2022 By Kim Doleatto

The Pandemic

SMH: Vast Majority of Local Covid Cases Are Omicron

"All of us have to be concerned about the rapidity of this spread."

01/07/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Nonprofit Update

Community Health Center Adds Pharmaceutical Executive to its Board

CAN Community Health welcomed pharmaceutical executive Marlon Pittman to its board of directors.

01/07/2022 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness, Part Two: Meet J and T

A grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation helps spur Sarasota County’s new Transitions program for the formerly incarcerated.

01/07/2022

Things to Do

Winter Fine Art Festival Returns to Downtown Sarasota This Weekend

The 8th Annual Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival will take place at J.D. Hamel Park Saturday, Jan. 8 and Sunday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

01/07/2022 By Staff

Jobs

Floridians Have Received $31.9 Billion Dollars From State Reemployment Program

More than 97 percent of claims filed with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity prior to Dec. 10 have been fulfilled.

01/07/2022 By Staff

Arts

Sarasota Orchestra Receives $50,000 Grant for 2021-2022 Season

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded the orchestra with an Arts Appreciation grant.

01/07/2022 By Staff

Nature

Manatee County Parks Will Celebrate Arbor Day with a Scavenger Hunt

UF/IFAS Extension and Manatee County Parks will host a community-wide scavenger hunt for native trees.

01/07/2022 By Staff

Data

December Adds Almost 200,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.9 Percent

Employment increased in areas such as leisure and hospitality and food and business services.

01/07/2022 By Staff

Art, Please

You're Invited: A Free Art Walk, Exhibit and Live Music

Discover the emerging artist community taking shape in Park East, Sarasota.

01/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Politics

Panel Discusses 'Who Owns Florida's Beaches?'

Inspired by an award-winning Sarasota Magazine story, a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club panel on Thursday discussed the complex legalities of where the public beach ends and where private ownership begins.

01/06/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Data

North Port, Sarasota, Bradenton Ranked Among Nation's Top 'Growth Cities'

North Port was fourth and Sarasota-Bradenton was 10th on a list of 25 growing cities analyzed by U-Haul.

01/06/2022 By Staff

Business

Venice Window and Door Maker Names New Chief Financial Officer

John Kunz will take on the role at PGT Innovations later this month.

01/06/2022 By Staff

Politics

Author and Columnist David Brooks Will Speak at May Luncheon

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club will hold the event at Michael's on East on Thursday, May 5.

01/06/2022 By Staff

The pandemic

Is There a Difference Between Omicron and Delta Variant Symptoms?

While both cause things like a dry cough, shortness of breath and fatigue, there are some slight differences.

01/06/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Review

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's Belleville: Trouble in Paradise

For a young American couple in Paris, nothing is as it seems in this Amy Herzog play.

01/06/2022 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

A paranormal circus in Palmetto, Sarasota Orchestra welcomes pianist Garrick Ohlsson, a bubble festival and more.

01/06/2022 By Kay Kipling

Real estate

Lakewood Ranch Remains Nation's Top-Selling Planned Community

The neighborhood saw its best sales year on record in 2021.

01/06/2022 By Staff