Hurricanes

AAA: Hurricane Ida to Cause Gas Price Hikes

The extent of the increase will depend on the damage to the Gulf Coast supply chain.

08/30/2021 By Staff

Grove Brings Global Wine Experiences to Lakewood Ranch

Enjoy premium wine tastings at The Tour Down Under and the Wines Around the World series, beginning in late September.

08/30/2021

Philanthropy

Friends of the East Manatee Library at Lakewood Ranch Announces Fundraisers

Heather Graham will preview her upcoming book, The Unknown, and Mary Walton will discuss the life of suffragist Alice Paul.

08/30/2021 By Staff

Gut Feeling

Meet the IMG Academy Grads Behind Sunny Culture, a Water Kefir Probiotic Drink

It might make your tummy—and overall health—better.

08/30/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Walk On

The 'Sarasota Walkers' Walking Group Offers Fitness and Friendship for All

Thirty to 40 people now show up for each walk, looking to make friends or get in some cardio.

08/30/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Babcock Ranch

New Publix, High School Coming to Babcock Ranch

The grocery store and a high school are slated to open soon, giving residents of this fast-selling, master-planned community access to more essentials.

08/30/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Kippis!

Miles Teller Talks 'Long Drink,' a Tasty, Gin-Based Alternative to Hard Seltzer

The actor, who stars in the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick, grew up in Florida and co-owns The Finnish Long Drink. He tells us why he likes the beverage so much.

08/30/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Real Estate

North River Ranch Reports 234 Sales During First Six Months of 2021

That's more than 42 percent above its goal of 160 sales.

08/27/2021 By staff

Grants

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Awarded $25,000 Grant

The funding comes from The Exchange.

08/27/2021 By Staff

Awards

Ryan Perrone of Nautilus Homes Receives Florida Master Builder Certification

Builders who are awarded this certification follow a higher standard than required for a State of Florida license.

08/27/2021 By Staff

Breaking News

Florida Judge Strikes Down DeSantis' Ban on Mask Mandates in Schools

More Florida children are hospitalized with Covid-19 right now than at any other point in the pandemic.

08/27/2021 By Megan McDonald

What I Did On My Summer Vacation

A Trip to Eleuthera Always Fills My Soul

One highlight: a drive across Glass Window Bridge with its stunning views.

08/27/2021 By Susan Burns

Building Up

A Luxury Senior Living Facility May Be Coming to Downtown Sarasota

The LaVerne would be the first senior housing project in the downtown core.

08/27/2021 By Kim Doleatto

The pandemic

Covid-19 Antibody Treatment Now Available in Manatee County

Manatee Memorial Hospital is working with the state to provide monoclonal antibody treatments to patients who have tested positive for Covid-19.

08/27/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Hurricanes

Hurricane Ida Eyes New Orleans and the Mid-Gulf Coast

Ida will likely go through an explosive development cycle and strike Louisiana late Sunday as a major hurricane—the second in the Gulf in the past two weeks.

08/27/2021 By Bob Bunting