History

Flashback: Texas Jim Mitchell Reptile Farm, 1949

The reptile farm and tourist attraction was located at Fruitville Road and Tuttle Avenue from 1935 to 1965.

10/08/2021 By Kay Kipling

Treating Trauma

Resilient Retreat Is Using Innovative Therapies to Help People Dealing With Trauma

And it's building an ambitious, $7 million retreat space east of I-75 near Old Miakka.

10/08/2021 By Elizabeth Djinis

Soup, There It Is

Sweet Potato Ginger Soup is an Ode to Autumn

A Selva Grill chef shares the recipe for a creamy soup that balances sweetness with spice.

10/08/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Twenty-nine local students have been named semifinalists.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Upcoming Events

Sarasota Chamber Announces October 2021 Events

They include the chamber's Centennial Celebration at the Sarasota Art Museum.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Announces New Leadership

Michael J. Valentino has been named board chair.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Ringling Museum, Heart Gallery Partner on Exhibit Featuring Foster Youth

Heart Gallery's photographic exhibits and website recruit foster parents and help foster youth advocate for themselves.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Rocktogenerians

The Rockstars Who Live in Sarasota Right Now

These golden oldies have taken up at least part-time residence in the region.

10/07/2021 By Isaac Eger

Sponsored Content

Selby Gardens’ 2021 Orchid Show Hits the Heights in Sarasota

Aerialists from the Tree Top to the Big Top! provides a fascinating exploration of the intersection of nature and entertainment at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus.

10/07/2021

Sponsored Content

The Arts Mean Business in Sarasota

From revitalizing a key economic sector to standing up for social justice, arts organizations take a lead role for 2021–22.

10/07/2021

Go East

A New Apartment Project is Headed to East Sarasota

The 300-unit apartment project will cost about $70 million to build and is slated for completion in roughly two years.

10/07/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

A grand piano concert, high-flying orchids at Selby Gardens, new music and theater, and more.

10/07/2021 By Kay Kipling

Magic Moments

Five Festive Autumn Activities to do With Your Kids

Craft a season of intent with Hannah Bagnall of mindfulness workbook Hannah’s Enchantments.

10/07/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Pier pressure

Oyster Bar Kicks Off New 'From the Ranch to the Gulf' Fall Menu

Anna Maria Oyster Bar is offering the new dishes through the end of the year at all four of its locations.

10/07/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Red Tide

Sarasota DOH: Red Tide Is Present in the Gulf (Again)

Elevated levels of red tide have been detected at most Sarasota County beaches.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Adds to Board of Directors

Marisa Powers is an associate at Blalock Walters.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Fundraising

Selby Gardens Announces 'Campaign Capping' Challenge

The challenge was created to secure the remaining funds needed for Phase One of the Master Plan at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Awards

SMH Named One of World’s ‘Most Wired’ Hospitals

SMH was recognized for advancing a broad range of digital health technologies promoting better and more secure patient interactions and care.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Barancik Foundation Hires Ev Bosque as Chief Financial Officer

Bosque will be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the foundation through the direction of its fiscal, fund accounting and investment activities.

10/06/2021 By Staff