Listening to Black Voices

Former New York Police Commissioner James H. Lawrence Jr. on 9/11, Vietnam and Peaceful Protests

On September 11, 2001, Lawrence—now a Sarasota resident—was the highest-ranking officer at NYPD headquarters, just blocks from Ground Zero.

08/10/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Newsflash

Stephen King Talks Writing, Covid, Piney Point and Red Tide on The Late Show

For such a small city, Sarasota sure seems to make the news a lot.

08/10/2021 By Megan McDonald

Top lobster

Where to Find a Great Local Lobster Roll

The price of lobster has risen this year, but it's still easy to find a tasty, affordable roll in Sarasota.

08/10/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Fast Track

Save Our Seabirds Appoints New CEO

Aaron Virgin was most recently the philanthropy officer for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

08/09/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Barancik Foundation Board Approves $3 Million in Grant Funding

The money aims to strengthen workforce development programs, reinforce health equity efforts, and jump-start efforts to restore local waterways.

08/09/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Hosting August Match Campaign

All gifts to the organization will be matched up to $150,000.

08/09/2021 By Staff

Winning Home

Sarasota Home a Winner in HGTV's 'Ultimate House Hunt' Competition

This 5,759-square-foot, waterfront Lido Shores home stood out to more than 1.5 million viewers nationwide.

08/09/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Customize Your Own Waterfront Oasis

Keep in mind the must-haves when building a home along Florida's Gulf Coast.

08/09/2021

More s'mores

Where to Celebrate National S'mores Day in Sarasota

Every day is National S'mores Day in our world, but the holiday technically falls on Tuesday, Aug. 10.

08/09/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Accreditation

Child Protection Center Earns Accreditation from National Children’s Alliance

The National Children’s Alliance awards accredited membership based on compliance with 10 national standards.

08/09/2021 By Staff

Team Sarasota

Here's How Our Sarasota Athletes Did at the Olympics

Emma Weyant and Mary Tucker both won silver medals for swimming and rifle, respectively, and Nelly Korda won the gold medal for women's golf.

08/09/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Sponsored Content

Happy Hours Extended at Connors Steak & Seafood

What’s better than lobster for lunch? Try lobster and happy hour at lunch!

08/06/2021

Philanthropy

Tidewell Foundation Receives Grant for Grief Support Program

The $30,000 will go to a program designed to help grieving children and caregivers in Sarasota's Newtown community.

08/06/2021 By Staff

Covid-19

Covid-19 Testing Site Returns to Robert L. Taylor Center

The free walk-up testing site will be available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

08/06/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

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08/06/2021

Coming Soon

Three New Tenants Are Coming to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

The Bella Vita Italian restaurant, Bay Area Aesthetics and a Lakewood Ranch Medical Group primary care facility will join the new development.

08/06/2021 By Staff

Alcohol Olympics

'Set the Bar' Cocktail Competition Will Return in October

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals contest will feature drinks from 25 different restaurants.

08/06/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Deals

Venice Restaurant Group Takes Over Siesta Beach Concessions

Venice Pier Group owns Sharky's on the Pier, Fins at Sharky's and Snook Haven.

08/06/2021 By Staff

The waffle truth

New Waffle Café to Open on St. Armands Circle

Crisp Waffle Company is set to open by the end of the month.

08/06/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Data

Economy Adds 943,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.4 Percent

The number of unemployed Americans has declined, but the figure remains higher than it was before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

08/06/2021 By Staff