Ghost Kitchen

Deck's Plate Brings Delicious Plant-Based Food to Your Doorstep

Brothers Erik and Evan Decker offer vegan delivery and takeout from a space on Bee Ridge Road.

11/16/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Big News

The Bay Will Be Completed Five Years Sooner Than Originally Planned

An amended partnership agreement between the City of Sarasota and the Bay Park Conservancy will save major money and time on the 53-acre park project.

11/16/2021 By Staff

Recipes

This Vegan Chili Is Perfect for Thanksgiving

Coriander, cumin and garlic tie together this bean-based chili from Leaf & Lentil.

11/16/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Friendly City Food

New Cookbook Spotlights Recipes and Stories From Bradenton

Tales From the Table: Flavors, Families, and Friends contains 10 local recipes.

11/16/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Politics

Sarasota Delays Discussion of New Home Sharing Rules Until Next Year

If eventually approved, a home sharing ordinance may allow for rentals shorter than seven days within city limits, as long as a homeowner is present.

11/16/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Giving Back

Looking to Give Back This Thanksgiving? Here Are Five Events That Help Those in Need.

A number of nonprofits are hosting food and toy drives this season.

11/16/2021 By Marc Griffin

Tiger Bay

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Announces December Lineup

This month's event focuses on water quality and management.

11/15/2021 By Staff

Awards

Big Brothers Big Sisters Names 2021 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year

They are John Barringer and Ashley Tinker.

11/15/2021 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Board Approves $2.4 Million in Grants

The funding will be used to create workforce pipelines, support health equity efforts and promote diversity, equity and access through the arts.

11/15/2021 By Staff

Huzzah!

Take a Trip Back in Time at This Year's Sarasota Medieval Fair

Enjoy music, human chess matches, jousting and more every weekend in November.

11/15/2021 By Jennifer Joy Walker

Gray Hair 101

Hair Care 101: How to Go Gray Gracefully

Coral Pleas, veteran stylist and owner of Cutting Loose salons, shares her top tips.

11/15/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Limelight

Photos: The Artful Lobster 2021

The Hermitage Artist Retreat campus was the setting for this outdoor celebration.

11/15/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Photos: Sunshine from Darkness Inspiring Hope Dinner

The event at the Ritz benefits mental health nonprofits.

11/15/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Philanthropy

Couture Real Estate Donates $46,235 to All Faiths Food Bank

The funding came from the brokerage's Sandcastle Gala.

11/15/2021 By Staff

Health News

Smiles at Lakewood Ranch to Host 'Free Dentistry Day' Dec. 11

Cleanings, fillings and extractions will be provided to patients between 8 a.m. and noon.

11/12/2021 By Staff

Workshops

CWC-FPRA to Present Workshop Focusing on Newtown's History

The event will feature Vickie Oldham, president and CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition.

11/12/2021 By Staff

Education

Tampa Bay Estuary Grant Funds Shark Research at New College of Florida

The $165,111 in funding will fund shark research being conducted by Dr. Jayne Gardiner.

11/12/2021 By Staff

The Wait Is Over

The Bijou Café Will Reopen Next Week

The restaurant has been closed for three months for renovations.

11/12/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Tourism

It Was an Unprecedented Year for Sarasota County Bed Tax Revenue

The 2021 fiscal year saw more than $30 million collected from short-term vacation rentals.

11/12/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Awards

Local Surgeon Receives National Award for Excellence in Community Service

Dr. Russell Samson is a physician at Sarasota Vascular Specialists.

11/11/2021 By Staff