Grants

Selby Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million to Area Nonprofits

The foundation has awarded a total of more than $3.3 million in grants and scholarships in 2021.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

LWRBA Announces New Board Members, Annual Luncheon

The alliance will host its Annual Membership Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 28.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Conservation

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards $62,500 Grant to Conservation Foundation

The funding will help fund the creation of a new Nature Interpreter position and program.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Grants

Sarasota Chamber 'Opportunities For All' Program Awards Assistance Grants

The program was designed to assist local minority small-business owners and nonprofit organizations.

12/08/2021 By Staff

The More the Berrier

Lila's Red Berry Mocktail Looks and Tastes Like the Holidays

You won't miss the alcohol in this drink, which combines kombucha, tea and rose syrup.

12/08/2021 By Dedriana Perry

Act Now! Supplies Are Limited!

Discounted Gift Certificates to Dozens of Local Restaurants Go on Sale Thursday

Sarasota-Manatee Originals is selling discounted dining certificates to more than 60 local restaurants this holiday season.

12/08/2021 By Marc Griffin

Real Estate

An 18-Story Luxury Condo Project is Coming to the Bayfront

It's headed for the 1.6-acre parcel on the corner of Boulevard of the Arts and Tamiami Trail.

12/08/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Under the Tuscan Sun

The Past, Present and Future of Chianti, Italy's Most Famous Wine

Our wine blogger recently Zoomed with the owner of Italy's Badia a Coltibuono to discuss wine regulations, climate change and more.

12/08/2021 By Bob McGinn

Your Health Questions Answered

How Long Are You Contagious After Having the Flu?

A local infectious disease specialist answers our many questions about the flu.

12/08/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Sponsored Content

Circus Arts Conservatory Opens Season on December 26

Tickets are on sale now for Sailor Circus Academy's "Let It Snow," and the lineup for all 2022 CAC shows awaits!

12/07/2021

Sponsored Content

Keyboard Giants Team Up in Concert with Sarasota Orchestra

Legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins Sarasota Orchestra, under the direction of Jeffrey Kahane, in their first Masterworks performance of the new year.

12/07/2021 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored Content

Ring in the New Year at PIER 22 or GROVE!

The award-winning Manatee restaurants and local favorites for special occasions and family gatherings are bringing back their New Year celebrations to kick off 2022.

12/07/2021

Awards

Margaret Monti of Venice Urban Forest Given Land Preservation Award

The award recognizes an individual who has exemplified dedication toward keeping Sarasota County beautiful.

12/07/2021 Photography by Staff

Travel

Allegiant Adds New Nonstop Service to Appleton, WI, from SRQ

It's the airport's 53rd nonstop destination.

12/07/2021 By Staff

Medical Marijuana

Cannabist Store to Open in Sarasota Today

The store will serve patients with a medical card issued by the state of Florida.

12/07/2021 By Staff

Awards

SMH Earns Top Maternity Award from U.S. News & World Report

This is the first time U.S. News has published a list of Best Hospitals for Maternity.

12/07/2021 By Staff

Building Up

High Rise Development Slated for Former Gulf Beach Resort Motel Site Can Go Higher, Commissioners Say

The almost 4-acre beachfront parcel was rezoned to allow for greater height and more units.

12/07/2021 By Kim Doleatto

park politics

Developer's Hopes to Build a Food Court on Downtown Park Property on Hold

Several residents spoke out against the plan at a Sarasota City Commission meeting on Monday.

12/07/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Awards

Sarasota Attorney Receives Florida Bar Pro Bono Service Award

John J. Waskom is a shareholder at Icard Merrill.

12/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

All Star Children's Foundation Appoints CEO

Dr. Sharon Ghazarian has served as All Star’s chief research officer since July 2020.

12/06/2021 By Staff