Real Estate

Sarasota Housing Market Ranked No. 2 in New Wall Street Journal Report

Lifestyle and options to remote work remotely are a major driver behind the influx of new residents.

01/27/2022 By Staff

Graduates

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Graduates 22 Youth

The graduates come from Boys & Girls Clubs' STAR and PYE programs.

01/27/2022 By Staff

On the Market

A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home in Manatee County Is on the Market for $12.9 Million

Wood finishes gleam in this 1991 home, which was featured in Florida Architecture magazine.

01/27/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Here's What's On at the Sarasota Opera This Season

The Sarasota Opera winter season commences in February with four operas planned.

01/27/2022 By Samantha Lane

Grants

WBTT Approved by National Endowment for the Arts for American Rescue Plan Grant

The $50,000 in funding will be used to support artistic team salaries.

01/27/2022 By Staff

Get Fit

Join the Bishop Museum For a Health and Wellness Fest This Sunday

The outdoor festival will feature local instructors and TikTok stars, plus healthy food and drinks .

01/27/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Harry Connick Jr. entertains at the Van Wezel, The Sarasota Ballet performs, Emanuel Ax plays Chopin, and more.

01/27/2022 By Kay Kipling

Education

School District of Manatee County Base Salaries to Increase

The Manatee County school board is scheduled to vote on approval of the ratified agreement at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

01/26/2022 By Staff

The Pandemic

Here's Where to Get a Covid Test in Sarasota-Manatee Right Now

We've updated this post with the link to order free tests through USPS.

01/26/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Education

CreArte Latino Cultural Center Launches English Classes for Spanish Speakers

Class starts Jan. 26 and will meet every Wednesday for five weeks, from 7-8:30 p.m., via Zoom

01/26/2022 By Staff

Covid-19

Where to Get a Covid Test or Vaccine in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Bookmark this list of local testing sites, vaccination sites and how to access Covid-related aid, such as rental assistance.

01/26/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Awards

Pulte Homes Earns Builder of the Year Award

The Florida Green Building Coalition Recognizes Pulte Homes as the builder of the year.

01/26/2022 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Fairy Tales and Fireworks with Sarasota Orchestra

Grammy Award–winning Maestra JoAnn Falletta returns to Sarasota for a rousing program at the Van Wezel also featuring jazz pianist Aaron Diehl.

01/26/2022 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored Content

Key Chorale’s First Masterwork Concert in Two Years Calls for Celebration

A full orchestra and world-class soloists join Sarasota’s Symphonic Choir for a program of festive music in A.D. 387.

01/26/2022

Sponsored Content

Celebrate First Friday at 530 Burns Gallery

On February 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., the downtown art gallery opens a group show featuring original works from Nikki Sedacca, Katie Cassidy, and Anita Lewis.

01/26/2022

Update

Plan to Improve Vamo Drive Park Gets the Green Light

Sarasota County leaders on Tuesday OKed a plan to upgrade the park with proceeds from the sale of one of the homes on the property.

01/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Grants

Campaign for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Funds Construction Skills Program in Newtown

The $100,000 in funding will be used to train approximately 40 Sarasota city and county residents.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Goodwill Manasota President Donn Githens Elected to Statewide Recycling Board

Githens—who is representing Goodwill Manasota and the Florida Goodwill Association in this role—will serve a two-year term as secretary.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Workforce Development

PGT Innovations Launches New Training Program for Sarasota County Students

The program offers hands-on training in a variety of industrial jobs.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Lectures

New College Foundation Lecture Series Continues With Author Tony Hiss

Hiss's talk is based on his book Rescuing the Planet: Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth.

01/25/2022 By Staff