Trees, Please

City of Sarasota Offers Two More Opportunities for Residents to Acquire Trees

After unprecedented interest in April's tree giveaway at the Bay, City of Sarasota residents can sign up to a free small tree or low-cost canopy tree.

05/16/2025 By Staff

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How Accounting Software Integrations Save Time for Small Businesses

Automate finances, reduce errors, and free up valuable hours to focus on growing your business.

05/16/2025

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How Affiliate Marketing Can Help Artists And Art Organizations

Boost visibility, income, and community engagement through strategic partnerships and product promotion.

05/16/2025

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8 Elegant Outdoor Wedding Ideas for Nature Lovers

Timeless tips and natural touches to create a sophisticated celebration under the open sky.

05/16/2025

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Building Brighter Futures: Paycom’s Commitment to Oklahoma Schools

How one Oklahoma company is investing in literacy, mentorship, STEM, and the arts to uplift students statewide.

05/16/2025

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What Sarasota Chefs Can Learn From Instagram Teens About Going Viral

How Sarasota’s culinary pros can turn their passion into online buzz — without selling out or learning TikTok dances.

05/16/2025

Plant People

A Selby Gardens Botanist Just Helped Discover Four New Plant Species

And one of them is named after Jennifer Rominiecki, Selby Gardens' president and CEO.

05/15/2025 By Megan McDonald

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Flower Child, a New Fast Casual Restaurant, Raises the Bar on Healthy, Fast-Casual Cuisine

The Arizona-based chain is owned by 11-time James Beard Award-nominee Sam Fox. It opened in Lakewood Ranch this week.

05/15/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Public Health

Florida Bans Fluoride in Public Water, Ending Decades-Long Public Health Practice

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation prohibiting additives in municipal water, including fluoride, prompting a divided response from health experts and local officials.

05/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Going Down

City Commissioners Uphold Appeal to Halt the 327-Foot Obsidian Condo Project

The commission cited incompatibility with city standards in a 4–1 vote following extensive public opposition and hours of testimony.

05/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Rumble’s $20M Bitcoin Bet: What It Means for Sarasota’s Tech Scene

A bold investment signals Sarasota’s shift from beach town to blockchain frontier, with Rumble leading the charge toward tech innovation and digital independence.

05/14/2025

Glazed and Amused

Peachey’s Baking Co. Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar in The Landings

The popular doughnnuts—formerly a seasonal treat—are now available (almost) all the time. Rejoice!

05/13/2025 By Lauren Jackson

History's Here

Check Out the Winners of This Year’s Sarasota County Heritage Awards

The winners are champions of local historic preservation and adaptive reuse, historical research, archaeological conservancy and more.

05/13/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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A Look Back at the History of Sarasota’s Iconic Lido Beach Casino

The casino was more than a beachfront building, it was a cultural anchor.

05/13/2025

Down the Trail

Mirna’s Cuban Cuisine May Have Moved, but Its Excellent Island Fare Remains Unchanged

The new space is a celebration of all things Cuban.

05/13/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Sponsored Content

Every Bite Is A Celebration.

Up Your Foodie Game During Savor Sarasota.

05/13/2025

Beachy Keen

Siesta Beach Named to 'World's 50 Best Beaches' List

After a catastrophic 2024 hurricane season, the beloved beach received international recognition for its white quartz sand, natural beauty, gentle slope, calm water and more.

05/12/2025 By Megan McDonald

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Delicious Homemade Recipe Ideas for Sarasota Summer Picnics

Summertime is around the corner again, meaning picnics under the sun or stars. Add these recipes to your repertoire and wow your friends and family this season.

05/12/2025

Fast Track

Ilene Denton Named to Selby Foundation Board of Directors

Plus, the St. Regis Longboat Key is named “Project of the Year” by Associated Builders & Contractors and more.

05/12/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $6 Million in Grants

Plus, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards $322,450 to 29 nonprofits, and more.

05/12/2025 By Staff