Workshops

Foundation to Host Personal Branding Workshop

The Feb. 23 session will be led by Kecia Carroll, a certified leadership consultant

02/01/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Nelle S. Miller Appointed Interim CEO at JFCS of the Suncoast

Miller is the immediate past chair of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

02/01/2022 By Staff

Hey, Y'all

Allegiant Adds New Nonstop Service to Austin from SRQ

Flights begin April 14.

02/01/2022 By Staff

Top Tickets

Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

A lineup of exhibits, concerts, plays and more to catch during February.

02/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

In the Mood for Love

Make Your Valentine's Day Reservations at One of These Romantic Restaurants

February 14 is right around the corner. Here's where to book your date night.

02/01/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Tap the keg

Sun King Brewery & Spirits Is Taking Over the Old JDub's Space

The Indianapolis-based brewery will open in April or May.

02/01/2022 By Samantha Lane

Awards

Boys & Girls Clubs Announces 2022 'Youth of the Year' Finalists

This winner will be named at the organization’s annual Steak & Burger celebration on Friday, Feb. 4.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Williams Parker Adds Litigation Attorney

William “Dirk” Pastorick will serve as senior counsel.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Grants

JFCS of the Suncoast Awarded Grants for 'Building Strong Families' Program

Building Strong Families is geared towards keeping families with school-age children in the home safely housed.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Maternal Health

SMH Joins National Collaborative Focused on Improving Outcomes for Mothers and Babies

The collaborative will test interventions and protocols to reduce preventable deaths and complications.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Coming To A Bookstore Near You

Add to Cart: You Can Pre-Order 'Fairy Tale,' Stephen King's New Book

The horror author—and Sarasota County resident—will publish his latest novel on Sept. 9, 2022.

01/31/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Limelight

Photos: Circus Arts Conservatory Gala Soars Once More

Under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, patrons enjoyed circus performances, elegant dining and dancing.

01/31/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Van Wezel Foundation Inspiration Gala Breaks Fund-Raising Record

Guests gathered along the hall's bayfront for cocktails before dining, bidding on auction items and enjoying the music of Harry Connick Jr.

01/31/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

Fast Track

Shumaker Announces New Partner

Patrick J. Duggan is a member of the labor, employment and benefits service line in Shumker's Sarasota office.

01/28/2022 By Staff

Hot Chocolate and Chill

Cozy Up With a Cup of Cocoa and a Book for National Hot Chocolate Day

Shelf Indulgence Used Book Café is whipping up mouthwatering hot chocolate with a good book on the side.

01/28/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Black History Month

How to Celebrate Black History Month in Sarasota

Live music, poetry, art and discussion: Check out our roster of virtual and live events happening throughout the month of February.

01/28/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Health News

Brain Health Initiative Joins National Organizations in Fight to Prevent Alzheimer's

By 2050, the UsAgainstAlzheimer's organization hopes to reduce Alzheimer's cases by 1.2 million people.

01/28/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

Can Omicron Cause Long Covid?

And what exactly is long Covid, anyway? Dr. Tanya Schreibman of CAN Community Health weighs in.

01/28/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Public Art

A Colorful Coral Reef-Inspired Sculpture May Be Heading to the Fruitville Road Roundabout

The City of Sarasota Public Art Committee called artist Sujin Lim's resin-cast sculpture "playful, colorful and easy to understand."

01/28/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Fundraising

Van Wezel Foundation Gala Raises $1.7 Million

It was also announced that the first $20 million in private funding for the future Sarasota Performing Arts Center was committed by the foundation board.

01/28/2022 By Staff