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Jessica Muroff Will Steward Sarasota’s Next Era of Giving

Muroff, the incoming president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, talks building trust, through listening blending data with empathy, and why leadership sometimes starts with a long hike uphill.

11/12/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Updated: Warming Centers Are Opening in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

With forecasts still in the low 40s tonight, shelters will remain open for those seeking refuge from the cold.

11/11/2025 By Megan McDonald

Reel Education

​​Hollywood Producer Adam Hendricks Brings Lessons in Film to Sarasota Students

Hendricks—known for his partnership with horror movie whisperer Jason Blum and his breakout hit "M3GAN"—offered real-world advice to the next generation of creatives.

11/11/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Names Jessica Muroff New President, CEO

Muroff was previously CEO of United Way Suncoast. She begins her tenure at the foundation on Jan. 20, 2026.

11/10/2025 By Staff

Review

FST's 'Lucky Stiff' Takes Audiences on a Romp to Monte Carlo

The show by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty offers energetic, freewheeling fun.

11/10/2025 By Kay Kipling

Burning Question

How Will We Pay for Climate Change?

Colin Polsky, professor of geosciences and associate vice president of Broward campuses at Florida Atlantic University, will tackle that question at the Climate Adaptation Center’s fifth annual Climate Forecast Conference this week.

11/09/2025 By Jessica DeLeon

Branded Content

Twinkle Ball 2025: Celebrating Five Years of Brighter Futures for Children in Foster Care

Help us light the way toward a brighter future for children in foster care.

11/07/2025

Grounded!

The Government Shutdown Is Creating Travel Headaches Everywhere

The FAA announced today that it intends to decrease air traffic by 10 percent in 40 markets nationwide starting Friday morning, including at Tampa International. At SRQ, seven flights were delayed today.

11/06/2025 By Megan McDonald

Branded Content

Rooted in Sarasota: John Cannon Homes

Crafting Legacies Through Inspired Design

11/06/2025

Make the Grade

Here's Your Chance to Fill Out a Report Card for Downtown Sarasota

You tell us: What do you think of the City of Sarasota’s progress on New Urbanism visionary Andrés Duany’s 2001 master plan?

11/05/2025

In Fine Feather

It’s Peak Birding Season Look for These Migrating 'Lifer' Birds Making a Stop in Sarasota

At the Celery Fields and in woodland areas like Pinecraft Park, you’ll spot numerous kinds of birds, from jaw-droppingly colorful painted buntings to chicken-like soras and flashy scarlet tanagers.

11/05/2025 By Megan McDonald

Give Thanks

Make Your Thanksgiving Reservations or Pick Up Takeout at These Local Restaurants

It's time to talk turkey.

11/05/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Play Ball!

Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves Announce 2026 Spring Training Schedule

This spring, fans can look forward to more Spring Breakout, increased access to Orioles' practices and international matchups ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

11/05/2025 By Megan McDonald

Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams

Sugar Champagne Bar Is an Exercise in All Things 'Camp'

But is it good? Our eat and drink editor aims to find out.

11/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

100 Years of Art

Art Center Sarasota Celebrates Its 100th Birthday This Year

In its century-long history, Art Center Sarasota has often led the way in our visual arts community.

11/04/2025 By Kay Kipling

Building the Future

Sarasota’s Arts Scene Sets the Stage for What’s Next

A number of building projects and high-profile capital campaigns with combined fundraising goals of $975 million are on the horizon.

11/04/2025 By Kay Kipling

Retirement Ranks

Sarasota Falls From U.S. News & World Report Retirement Rankings as North Port Climbs

Once a perennial favorite, Sarasota drops out of U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 national list of the Best Places to Retire, while North Port rises to No. 135.

11/04/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Did That Really Happen?

Recent You-Can't-Make-Them-Up Headlines From Sarasota

Truth is stranger than fiction.

11/04/2025

Stats

Sarasota County School Vouchers and Their Impacts

The state-funded scholarships have cut enrollment in public schools, which decreases state funding for each district, affecting teachers, administrators and students..

11/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hop To It

Rabbit Rabbit Owner Amanda Gilliland Hand-Selects Each Item for Her Rosemary District Eco Gift Shop

“At its core, Rabbit Rabbit is a gift store, but one that prioritizes healthy production practices. It’s about thinking about what we are buying, why we are buying it and where it is coming from.”

11/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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