Listening to Black Voices

Rev. Liz Walker on Civil Rights, Faith and Breaking Racial and Gender Barriers

Walker talks about growing up with a front seat to the civil rights movement and her work as a news anchor and pastor.

07/13/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Sponsored Content

Five Popular Architectural Styles in Sarasota

New home builds typically fall under one of these design themes.

07/13/2021

Grants

Deadline to Apply for Selby Foundation Fall Grants Is Aug. 2

The foundation board meets in mid-November to review grant applications and award grants.

07/13/2021 By Staff

Rankings

Sarasota Named One of 10 Best Places to Live in U.S.

The city also ranked No. 2 on the "Fastest-Growing Places in the U.S." list and No. 5 on the list of "Safest Places to Live in the U.S."

07/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Step Up Suncoast Names New President and CEO

Amy Yount Tittle has been part of the organization for more than 19 years, most recently as the agency’s CFO.

07/13/2021 By Staff

Editors' Picks

What We're Watching This Month

Whether you're interested in food, sports, family drama or '80s nostalgia, this roundup has something for you.

07/13/2021 By The Editors

COVID creations

This Local Artist Created a New Painting Every Day During the Pandemic

Lisa DiFranza created 365 small paintings documenting her experience during an ever-changing time.

07/13/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Top dog

Lakewood Ranch Named the Nation's Top-Selling Community

A new report puts new home sales in Lakewood Ranch at the top of its game.

07/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Linda Poteat-Brown Named VP at Easterseals Happiness House

She will be responsible for key strategies designed to accommodate the agency’s continued growth.

07/12/2021 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Reports Record-Breaking Number of Passengers in June

The airport recorded 312,909 passengers last month—a 492 percent increase over June 2020.

07/12/2021 By Staff

Rebrand

Sokos Social Expands, Rebrands

The Bradenton-based company is now known as Sokos Solutions.

07/12/2021

Real Estate

Sage Longboat Key Residences Sells Out

Prices range from the mid-$4 millions to low $6 millions.

07/12/2021 By Staff

Stream team

Motorworks Creates New Beer for Central Florida Golf Resort

Little Payne Creek Lager will be served exclusively at Streamsong in Bowling Green, Florida.

07/12/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Red Tide

Red Tide Is Back in Sarasota-Manatee

Suncoast Waterkeeper's Justin Bloom says the Piney Point crisis played a major role.

07/12/2021 By Megan McDonald

Preview

Key Chorale Announces Season 37

The 2021-22 season kicks off with a gospel music revival in September.

07/11/2021 By Kay Kipling

Review

FST's My Lord, What a Night Raises Some Important Questions

Based on a true story, this rolling world premiere brings together singer Marian Anderson and scientist Albert Einstein.

07/11/2021 By Kay Kipling

Real Estate

City Approves Increased Residential Density for New Bath & Racquet Development

The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 in favor of a change that will allow the eventual property owner to add up to 70 more residential units to the project.

07/09/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Aging

Senior Living Center Launches Nature-Inspired Therapy Program

Sarasota's Sunnyside Health and Rehabilitation Center recently installed a therapeutic horticulture garden.

07/09/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Child Protection Center Demolishes Old Cottage on Downtown Property

Money for the demolition was donated by philanthropists Dr. Kenneth Henry Katz and Gwendolyn Hope Katz.

07/09/2021 By Staff

Education

Education Foundation CEO Elected Chair of Statewide Group

Jennifer Vigne will serve as one of four officers with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.

07/09/2021 By Staff