Preview

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Tunes Up for Coming Season

The recently announced season also welcomes a new director of artist programs.

07/07/2021 By Kay Kipling

Super bowls

A Dreamy New Vendor Has Joined the Sarasota Farmers Market

Dream Earth Bowls, an açaí bowl company founded in Hawaii, has found its way to the Sarasota Farmers Market.

07/07/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Buy now

Our Wine Writer Names Some of His Old Favorites and Some Great New Prospects

Bob McGinn picks some of his favorite recent bottles, and most of them are quite affordable.

07/07/2021 By Bob McGinn

Scholarships

Safe Children Coalition Awards College Scholarships

Safe Children Coalition Achievers 2021 program participants were recently awarded college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500

07/06/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber to Honor Four Individuals at Leadership Event

The honorees are Chris Gallagher, Joe Hembree, Jennifer Vigne and Mark Gordon.

07/06/2021 By Staff

Fuel

Gas Prices Are Rising

For the first time since 2014, Florida gas prices are above $3 per gallon (and it's not due to Hurricane Elsa).

07/06/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Elects Board Officers

Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected Pauline Wamsler as Chair and David Green as Vice Chair for the 2022 fiscal year.

07/06/2021

Art Show

Upcoming Art Show in Rosemary District Celebrates Local Women's Art

"It shows how hard we've worked through these difficult times and what we can contribute regardless,” MARA Art Studio + Gallery owner Mara Torres González says.

07/06/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Tropical Storm Elsa

SRQ Airport to Cease Operations This Evening Due to Tropical Storm Elsa

The airport will close at 6:30 p.m. and plans to reopen tomorrow at 6 a.m. after assessing storm damage.

07/06/2021 By Staff

Tropical Storm Elsa

Elsa Barrels Down on the Southwest Coast of Florida

Strong storm effects will begin this afternoon and go through the evening.

07/06/2021 By Bob Bunting

There's an App for That

Five Apps That Will Keep You Informed During Hurricane Season

These downloads will keep you aware of what's going on in your neighborhood in the event of a storm.

07/06/2021 By Megan McDonald

Tropical Storm Elsa

Sarasota and Manatee Counties Declare States of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

Mandatory evacuations are not planned, but most government offices will be closed.

07/05/2021 By Staff

Weather

Here’s the Latest on Tropical Storm Elsa

Peak storm conditions in Sarasota will begin late Tuesday afternoon.

07/05/2021 By Bob Bunting

Tropical Storm Elsa

Here's Your Fourth of July Tropical Storm Elsa Update

Sarasota climate scientist Bob Bunting, CEO of the Climate Adaptation Center, says the storm center will be close to the Sarasota coastline starting Tuesday.

07/04/2021 By Bob Bunting

Tropical Storm Elsa

DeSantis Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

State officials are urging Floridians in Elsa's forecast path to begin preparing for potential impacts as early as Monday.

07/03/2021 By Megan McDonald

Leadership

Sarasota Chamber’s Adult Leadership Sarasota Class of 2021 Graduates

Thirty-nine community members were recognized at a dinner at Michael's Wine Cellar.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Fido Free

City of Sarasota: Dogs Prohibited on Lido Beach

The city is focusing on the unintended consequences of dogs at the beach, including harmful impacts on wildlife and water quality.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Grants

Florida Literacy Coalition Funds Health Literacy for Area Families

The grant will help area families with young children to learn to make informed decisions about their health and healthcare.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Hurricane Elsa

Hurricane Elsa Is a Growing Threat

The storm, which has 85 mph winds as of Friday, July 2, is intensifying rapidly.

07/02/2021 By Bob Bunting

Fast Track

Manatee Community Foundation Announces New Board Members, Officers

Jeanie Kirkpatrick has been named board chair; Garrett Shinn and Dr. Xavier Sevilla have joined the board for three-year terms.

07/02/2021 By Staff