Helping Hands

Two Sarasota Moms Become First-Time Home-Owners

Sarasota Habitat for Humanity, former Tampa Bay Buc Warrick Dunn and rent-to-own furniture store Aaron's deliver two single moms their dream homes.

07/16/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Review

There's Good Rockin' Tonight with FST's Great Balls of Fire

Musical memories of Jerry Lee Lewis and other early rockers provide lots of nostalgia in this five-man revue.

07/16/2021 By Kay Kipling

Red Tide

Mote Tests New Method to Kill, Bury Red Tide Cells

The process involves spraying the surface of the water with clay particles and sea water, which can combine with red tide cells to kill and bury them in sediment.

07/16/2021 By Megan McDonald

Apps

New City of Sarasota App Simplifies Service Requests

Ten categories are available to submit a request service: code compliance, noise complaint, public landscaping/trees, park issues, parking, safety hazards, sewer issues, streets/signs/streetlights, trash/recycling and water issues.

07/15/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Sarasota Ballet Names 2021-2022 Board of Trustees

Richard Johnson has been named chair and Patricia Golemme has been named vice-chair.

07/15/2021 By Staff

Grants

Visible Men Academy Receives $27,200 Grant

The funds come from the Truist Foundation.

07/15/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires New Marketing Assistant

Herrera will plan and execute various marketing strategies, including producing flyers, updating property listings and coordinating photography.

07/15/2021 By Staff

Grants

Grant Spurs More Urban Forest Growth in Venice

The $100,000 matching grant will be used to continue southward expansion of the urban forest, including planting scrub oaks and removing invasive vegetation.

07/15/2021 By Staff

say cheese

Meet Four Local Photographers You'll Definitely Want to Follow on Instagram

You've probably seen their work already, in fact.

07/15/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Things to Do

What to Do This Weekend: July 15-21

FST takes to the road with a new show, Venice Theatre offers summer cabaret, summer movies and more.

07/15/2021 By Kay Kipling

On Guard!

Siesta Beach Hosts Statewide Lifeguard Competition Next Week

Spectators are welcome to watch the free, two-day event.

07/15/2021 By Stacey Altherr

Workshops

'Executive Academy' Offers Leadership Training for Local Execs

The Executive Academy, a partnership between Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Game On Nation, is a six-week leadership course.

07/14/2021 By Staff

Grants

Forty Carrots Family Center Awarded Grant for Mental Health Care

The $20,000 grant will be used to offer and expand mental health care assistance to local families and children.

07/14/2021 By Staff

Grants

Bank of America Grants $50,000 to CareerEdge

The funding will be used for CareerEdge's workforce development efforts.

07/14/2021 By Staff

Finance

City Commission Sets Reduced Preliminary Millage Rate

The city unanimously voted to approve a rollback of 3.1372 mills for the city's preliminary operating millage.

07/14/2021 By Staff

Post-Covid Stress

A Sarasota Cardiologist Shares Her Self-Care Tips

Dr. Chippy Ajithan will speak about her mindful method at Jewish Family and Children's Services' BeyondMe Event on Thursday, July 22, at 6 p.m.

07/14/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Education

Debate Over Critical Race Theory Explodes at Sarasota County School Board Meeting

Local teachers have been targeted by an anonymous Facebook group.

07/14/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Big Top, Big Plans

Big Top Brewing Is Taking Over the Cock & Bull

The legendary Sarasota beer bar, which is closed for renovations, will reopen later this summer as Big Top's tasting room.

07/14/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

They're Back!

The Players Centre Has a New Season and a New Home

A six-show season will start in October at a new, temporary space.

07/14/2021 By Kay Kipling

Your Health Questions Answered

Are Nonfat Foods Healthier for You?

Foods advertised as non- and low-fat may still be unhealthy due to added sugar and preservatives.

07/14/2021 By Allison Forsyth