Grants

Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives $260,000 in Grants

The funding will be used for historic preservation and artist impact.

06/23/2021 By Staff

Art Freak

From Restaurants to Condos, This Artist Livens Up Spaces With His One-of-a-Kind Designs

Ron Genta’s paint brush turns elevators, walls, ceilings and even fiberglass finishes into works of art.

06/23/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Your Health Questions Answered

What's the Difference Between a Headache and a Migraine?

Headaches and migraines plague many of us. Here's how to find the warning signs and difference between the two.

06/23/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Log on

Where to Find Out About Wine Events Near You, and All Over the World

LocalWineEvents.com hosts thousands of wine event listings each week, and local restaurants and wine shops are using the site to find new customers.

06/23/2021 By Bob McGinn

Openings

Athleta to Open at Mall at University Town Center

The new store will be approximately 3,600 square feet in dedicated retail space.

06/22/2021 By Staff

Grants

SOAR Learning Center Receives $49,500 in Funding from United Way Suncoast

The funding will be used to advance SOAR's mission and engage students and their families in reading-related activities.

06/22/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Hermitage Major Theater Award

The initiative is made possible by a multi-year gift from Flora Major and the Kutya Major Foundation to the Hermitage, starting with a commitment of $800,000.

06/22/2021 By Staff

Progress Report

Here's an Inside Look At Sarasota Memorial's New Behavioral Healthcare Pavilion

The 96,000-square-foot, 82-bed facility is slated to be complete in October 2023.

06/22/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Save the Sea Cow

More Manatees Have Died in 2021 Than Ever Before

In the first half 2021, 841 manatees have died—that's more than ever recorded in Florida history. The culprits? Starvation from algal blooms, like red tide, and watercraft.

06/22/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Rainbow Road

The Ringling Bridge Will Light Up Tonight For Pride Month

After weeks of debate, the John Ringling Causeway Bridge will finally be lit for Pride Month.

06/22/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Fast Track

ALSO Youth Announces New Executive Director

The organization also recently announced its 2021 scholarship recipients.

06/21/2021 By Staff

Transportation

Fares Resume for All Sarasota County Area Transit Services on July 6

The fares are the same as they were prior to their suspension in 2020.

06/21/2021 By Staff

Awards

Lido Beach Named One of Country’s Best Restored Beaches

The Lido Beach renourishment project added nearly 700,000 cubic yards of recycled sand to a 1.56-mile stretch of Lido Key,

06/21/2021 By Staff

Politics

DeSantis Appoints Michael Kessie to Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

Kessie is the New College of Florida Police Department’s chief of police.

06/21/2021 By Staff

Grants

Sarasota Cuban Ballet Receives NEA Grant

The $10,000 grant will fund the company's 2021 On Stage live performance.

06/21/2021 By Staff

Summer of Love

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Is Serving Up Free Scoops on Monday Evening

The popular ice cream shop is kicking off the summer season in style.

06/21/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Mat Work

Kundalini Yoga Combines Exercise, Meditation and Chanting

Practitioners say sessions—in which participants wear white and focus on movement and breath—reduce stress and boost energy levels.

06/21/2021 By Jessika Ward

Skincare

We Tried It: A $5,500 Facial Treatment

The high-tech Profound procedure claims to reduce wrinkles in 100 percent of its patients. Heather Dunhill gets the scoop firsthand.

06/21/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Spread Love

Sarasota Street Artist Takes His Message Nationwide

Brandon Thrift is a Sarasota native who combines his love of street art and his innate positivity to create lively work downtown and cross-country.

06/21/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Neighborhood Vote

South Gate Association May Sell Historic Victor Lundy House

Association members are invited to attend an information session on June 22.

06/18/2021 By Kim Doleatto