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Lights in Bloom®: An Open-air Holiday Light Show

Ring in the holidays at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus on select nights from December 11 through January 2.

12/01/2021

A Gift That Will Last a Lifetime

Looking for an Unusual Holiday Gift? Book a Personalized Message From a Local Celeb.

Paul Reubens, Jerry Springer, Nik Wallenda and several cast members from MTV's Siesta Key are using Cameo to send customized messages to fans.

12/01/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Museum Road Trip

The Polk Museum Offers Fascinating Art in Lakeland

It exhibits a variety of changing shows by local, regional and national artists, even extending to artwork by young students.

12/01/2021 Photography by Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Omeza Appoints Vice-President, Chief Commercial Officer

Santino Constanzo will develop, direct and scale Omeza’s sales and marketing teams to meet strategic commercial objectives.

11/30/2021 By Staff

Education

Manatee Education Foundation Awards Teacher Grants

In total, $125,000 in funding was awarded.

11/30/2021 By Staff

Health News

Bayfront Health Hospitals, Medical Groups Rebrand as ShorePoint Health

This includes Venice Regional Bayfront Health (now ShorePoint Health Venice).

11/30/2021 By Staff

Real Estate

Sarasota County Saw Record-Breaking Home Prices in October

A seller's market shows no signs of slowing based on the latest numbers.

11/30/2021 By Kim Doleatto

A Home for Black History

A New Museum Will Bring to Light the Often-Forgotten Role of African Americans in Sarasota

It will be the site of historical exhibits, talks from authors, cooking demonstrations and youth mentorship programs.

11/30/2021 By Elizabeth Djinis

Essential Intelligence

The Incredible History and Uncertain Future of the Iconic Florida Orange

The citrus industry is in trouble, but the orange continues to symbolize the Sunshine State’s allure.

11/30/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Sneak Preview

New Luxury Condos Slated for Golden Gate Point

Here's a sneak peek at the nine-story condo building SIX88, scheduled to break ground on Golden Gate Point during the spring of next year.

11/30/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Christmastime Is Here

You Need to Try My Mom's Sugar Cookie Recipe

Why? Because it's the best.

11/30/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Hurricane Season

The 2021 Hurricane Season Ends Today

Let's all breathe a sigh of relief.

11/30/2021 By Staff

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Great Performers Take the Stage in Four One-Night-Only Concerts

The Sarasota Concert Association presents Grammy Award–winning pianist Emanuel Ax, the Warsaw Philharmonic, the Takács Quartet, and other classical musicians.

11/29/2021

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Expands DeSoto County Team

San Juana "Janie" Ramirez is the food bank's new DeSoto Food & Resource Center client services representative.

11/29/2021 By Staff

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Big Love: New Fathers Welcome Son with Meaningful Art Piece

Artsy Tessy from the Artful Giraffe gallery was commissioned to create a colorful tribute for the long-awaited arrival.

11/29/2021

Fast Track

Arts and Cultural Alliance Announces New Board President, Secretary

They are Kelley Lavin and Sheila McKoy.

11/29/2021 By Staff

Cheat Sheet

How to Sound Like a Local: A Sarasota Pronunciation Guide

Don't you dare say "Van Weasel."

11/29/2021 By Susan Burns

Sound Off

Is Biden Worse on Climate Change than Trump?

Biden has just approved the largest number of Gulf drilling leases in history.

11/29/2021 By Isaac Eger

A Sailing Sisterhood

The Luffing Lassies Celebrate 50 Years of Women on the Water

“Isn’t this great? All these crazy women out playing?”

11/29/2021 By Susan Burns

Beachy Keen

Driftheory Transforms Seashells and Driftwood into Jewelry and Ornaments

"People love Sarasota so much and want something to reflect that love," says owner Danielle Ferrantino.

11/29/2021 By Allison Forsyth