Turkey Talk

What Not to Say at Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

Etiquette advisor Olympia Baylou of Blooming Impressions helps us with the art of holiday conversations.

11/22/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Nonprofit News

Community Foundation Earns National Recognition

The foundation was awarded re-accreditation and earned an "exceptional" four-star rating on Charity Navigator.

11/21/2021 By Staff

Grants

Step Up Suncoast Awarded $50,000 from Bank of America

The funding will support the organization's economic mobility efforts.

11/21/2021 By Staff

Weekend update

The Meadows Has a Farmers Market Now

The market kicked off in early October and operates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday.

11/21/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Awards

LWRBA Announces 2021 'Sandies' Winners

The Sandies honor LWRBA volunteers; winners were selected by their peers from a pool of 42 finalists across eight categories.

11/19/2021 Photography by Staff

Awards

Equality Florida Honors Realm Restaurant Group

Sharon Carole and Christopher Covelli each received the Voice for Equality Award.

11/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Foundation Names Laura Hennessey Chief Operating Officer

Prior to joining the foundation, Hennessey spent seven years at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business executive team.

11/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Promotes Craig McGonigal

McGonigal has been named director of member engagement.

11/19/2021 By Staff

What We're Watching

What We'll Be Streaming This Thanksgiving Holiday

Need a rest after all that turkey? Try one of these binge-worthy shows.

11/19/2021 By The Editors

Ascend into Astrology

How Tonight's Full Moon in Taurus Will Affect Your Star Sign

Local astrologer Suzanne Gerber breaks down relationships, personal security and more.

11/19/2021 By Dedriana Perry

Going Up

Median Rents in Sarasota County Surpass $2,000 a Month for the First Time

According to a national monthly report on rental markets, based on October data, median overall monthly rents are now $2,051.

11/19/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Holidays

Williams Parker, Ringling College Partner for 2021 Holiday Card Design Contest

Ringling College illustration junior Samantha Zappola is this year's winner.

11/18/2021 By Staff

Lakewood Ranch

Forestar Unveils Phase One Plans for Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch

The 700-acre development will ultimately be home to 300 homesites.

11/18/2021 By Staff

Victory Is Sweet

Sarasota Ice Cream Maker Wins Big at National Ice Cream Competition

Yoder's Southern Creamery was recognized for its classic vanilla, as well as its non-dairy peanut butter brownie flavor.

11/18/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Travel

SRQ Airport Reports Another Strong Month of Passenger Traffic

The airport is having its busiest year ever.

11/18/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Dakota Biotech: Brent Ballard, Maya Ivanjesku, Stephen Buckley, Maria Beck

Skincare. Patented topical live probiotics

11/18/2021

Shaping Our World

Photos: Women of Influence 2021

Sarasota Magazine held its 11th annual event celebrating inspiring women.

11/18/2021 By Staff

Building Up

Here's a Look at What Could Be Coming to St. Armands Circle

A rundown of the proposals for the Fillmore parking lot site that City of Sarasota commissioners received this week.

11/18/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Shumaker Adds Five New Attorneys

They include Jacqueline Gardner and Travis Taaffe in Sarasota.

11/17/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Audubon President Win Prestigious National Audubon Society Award

Jeanne Dubi has been awarded a Charles H. Callison Award, which is only given out to two people every year.

11/17/2021 By Staff