Aloha

Popular Hawaiian Barbecue Chain Opens in Sarasota

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue makes island cuisine that is very different from our own.

06/29/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Centennial Celebrations

County Sets Week of Celebrations to Mark the Sarasota Centennial

Several local partnerships will commemorate the occasion.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Arts Education

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Launches 'Syllabus of Color' Initiative

A $106,700 grant from the Barancik Foundation will be directed to hiring teaching artists, community relations managers and a project manager.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Grants

The Ringling Receives Grant From Manatee Community Foundation to Support New Exhibit

The $10,000 grant will help support The Ringling’s upcoming collaboration with artist Rhodnie Desir.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Goodwill Manasota Expands JobsPlus Language Program

According to U.S. Census data, a language other than English is spoken at home in nearly 18 percent of households in Manatee County.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber Names 2021 Small Business Awards Winners

Awards were given out in eight categories.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Beep Beep, Scoot Scoot

Sarasota Held Its First Vespa Parade This Weekend

On Sunday, the Sarasota chapter of the Vespa of America club joined other cities nationwide to celebrate the iconic scooters. It was adorable.

06/28/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Wall to wall

New Ringling Museum Installation Connects Viewers With the Earth and One Another

Ya Levy-La’ford's 'American/Rōōts' is part of a new exhibition at The Ringling.

06/28/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

The Great Read

The Story Behind a Downtown Sarasota Condo's Near-Collapse

When downtown Sarasota's Dolphin Tower threatened to crumble, an unlikely heroine emerged.

06/28/2021 By Tony D'Souza

Piney Point

Environmental Nonprofits Sue State, Property Owners Over Piney Point Disaster

The lawsuit charges that the state and the company that owns Piney Point ignored warnings about possible failures at the site.

06/25/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

Selby Foundation Awards More Than $1.3 Million to Area Nonprofit Organizations

The grants awarded will support a number of areas including technology, education, transportation, environment, ADA accessibility and more.

06/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee Literacy Council Welcomes Two New Board Members

Samantha Malcolm is a high-school student at The Out-of-Door Academy and Patrice Cohen is a former corporate executive.

06/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Elects New Board Members

Steve Krause, Nelle Miller, Malissa Maurice and Elizabeth Donofrio have all been named to the board.

06/25/2021 By Staff

Buyer Beware

Here's How to Avoid Common Sarasota Zoning Pitfalls

Amid the increase in home renovations and a fast-moving housing market, City of Sarasota zoning regulations can trip up plans.

06/25/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Restaurant news

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Opens Monday

The Sarasota location will be the company's 12th Florida restaurant.

06/25/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

New College Appoints Marjorie Thomas as Vice-President for Student Affairs

Thomas was previously the Dean of Students at the College of William & Mary.

06/24/2021 By Staff

Rankings

Accounting Today Recognizes Allegiant Private Advisors as 2021 Billion-Dollar Wealth Magnet

Allegiant is the only Sarasota-based firm included and one of only four in Florida for 2021.

06/24/2021 By Staff

Grants

Tidewell Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant From Bank of America

The funding will be used for home health aide career development.

06/24/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: June 24-30

Suncoast Summer Fest roars into town, FST presents a rolling world premiere, last chance to see Pop! at Selby Gardens and more.

06/24/2021 By Kay Kipling

Politics

Trump to Hold Rally in Sarasota Next Week

The event will take place on Saturday, July 3, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

06/24/2021 By Staff