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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

Government

Sarasota Launches New Online System to Make it Easier to Comment on City Issues

The new program, eComment, allows people to indicate whether they support or oppose items on the commission's agenda and leave comments.

06/24/2021 By Staff

Hunger

All Faiths Food Bank Working to Fill Summer Hunger Gap

Nearly half of the 43,000 students enrolled in Sarasota County Schools participate in free and reduced meal programs.

06/24/2021 By Staff

Covid-19 Update

Do Sarasota and Manatee Counties Track Coronavirus Variants?

After two Covid-19 deaths in Manatee County, we wondered if health officials traced it to the delta variant, which is 60 percent more contagious than the original strain.

06/24/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Market Report

Realtor Association Reports Record-Low Inventory, Record-High Prices

The median price for a single-family home in Sarasota County is $407,000; in Manatee County, it's $400,000.

06/23/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Names New Director of Artist Programs

Jordan will assume the role on July 1.

06/23/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Patricia Okker Confirmed by Florida Board of Governors as New College President

Okker, who served as dean of the College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri since 2017, will assume the role on July 1, 2021.

06/23/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota YPG Names Finalists for Young Professional of the Year

The finalists are Jade Davis, Ross Johnston and Lauren Tominelli.

06/23/2021 By Staff

All the deals

Here Are All the Restaurants Continuing to Offer Specials Deals After Savor Sarasota

Eleven restaurants are extending their summer specials.

06/23/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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