Health Care

Sarasota Memorial Has Big Expansion Plans

SMH is planning for its first-ever Manatee County facility and expanding its cancer care service in Venice.

09/28/2026 By Staff

Suncoast Searchlight

Amendment 3 Promises Property Tax Relief. What Would It Cost the Suncoast?

If Florida voters approve Amendment 3 in November, cities and counties across the state could lose roughly $12 billion a year in property tax revenue.

09/25/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Higher Ed

New College Has Changed. How Have Its National Rankings?

In 2023, the school was ranked No. 76 on U.S. News & World Report's list of best liberal arts colleges. For 2027, it's ranked No. 150—its fifth consecutive year of decline.

09/25/2026 By Megan McDonald

Article

Photo of the Week: Between Sunset and Storm

Damon Powers captures lightning breaking through the clouds after a colorful sunset.

09/25/2026 By Damon Powers

Wok This Way

Hawkers Asian Street Food Is Coming to JPan’s Former UTC Space

The Orlando-born restaurant plans to bring roti, Korean fried chicken and its first street food sweet shop to Cattlemen Road.

09/25/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Bay Meets Gulf

Manasota Key Sale Sets New Englewood Record

Nashville businessman Dale Broadrick bought the Gulf-to-bay estate for $9.2 million after searching Florida’s barrier islands for privacy, boating access and nearby amenities.

09/24/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Key Chorale Opens Season 42 with a Monumental Call for Peace

A Mass for Peace brings 100 voices, world-class mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider, and orchestra together for Karl Jenkins’ powerful masterpiece

09/23/2026

Sarasota’s Next Climate Chapter: Building a Living Laboratory for Coastal Resilience

A Bold New Effort To Make Sarasota Bay a National Model for Coastal Resilience

09/23/2026

Data Debate

North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

The measure pauses new data center proposals and prevents final approval of the pending Deep Park project, but allows that application to continue through city review.

09/23/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Candidate Forums Offer Sarasota, Manatee Voters a Chance to Hear From Contenders

Local chapters of the League of Women Voters are hosting a series of nonpartisan candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

09/22/2026 By Suncoast Searchlight Staff

Revved Up

Revving Engines Unite Sarasota Residents and Businesses in City Sound Debate

Commissioners advanced the next phases of the city’s sound study, ordered the creation of an enforcement team and directed staff to begin talks with the school district.

09/22/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Family Matters

Nearly 18 Years After She Was Rescued From Siesta Key, Ginger the Bottlenose Dolphin Is Now a Grandmother

Ginger's granddaughter gives researchers a rare glimpse at the long-term impact of wildlife rehabilitation.

09/21/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Color Correction

Photo of the Week: Venice Beach Under a Burning Sky

A powerful storm off the coast catches the setting sun and fills the sky with intense shades of orange, red and gold.

09/18/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

Siesta Sale

Siesta Key Home Sells for $21.95 Million—Cash

The nearly three-acre bayfront estate, complete with a tennis court, seven-car garage and a pool long enough to require directions, delivered Sarasota’s priciest residential sale of 2026.

09/18/2026 By Kim Doleatto

ArtsBeat

Supporters Outraged by Ouster of Circus Sarasota Co-Founder Dolly Jacobs

The legendary aerialist announced she was removed from the board of directors and fired from her position with the Circus Arts Conservatory.

09/18/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

ArtsBeat

Sarasota Players Launches Campaign to Outfit New Theater Home

After years of financial losses, new leaders are working toward balanced budgets as they try to raise $500,000 for renovations at Payne Park Auditorium

09/16/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

Burning Question

What's Going on With Kolucan?

The much-loved Gulf Gate restaurant abruptly closed on Sept. 4. Now it's reopening under new ownership, with a completely new team and direction.

09/16/2026 By Megan McDonald

After the Feast

Indigenous, One of Sarasota’s Most Acclaimed Restaurants, Has Closed

After 15 years in Towles Court, in downtown Sarasota, Chef Steve Phelps’ nationally recognized restaurant has served its final meal.

09/15/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Big Top Breakup

Circus Arts Conservatory and Its Co-Founder Dolly Jacobs Part Ways

In a shocking turn, the CAC has terminated Jacobs' employment and board position.

09/15/2026 By Kay Kipling

Social Comfort

SaraSocial Brings Southern Cooking, Late-Night Bites and Hookah to Downtown Sarasota

The restaurant replaces Fork & Hen on Main with a new chef, colorful comfort food menu and a kitchen that plans to keep cooking well past most diners’ bedtimes.