Beach

City to Celebrate Completion of Lido Beach Renourishment Project

The event will take place on May 27 at 11 a.m.

05/21/2021 By Staff

No Fear

Meet Monster, a Beloved Neighborhood Cat Who Lives Up to Her Name

The stealthy neighborhood feline uses her nine lives to keep dogs and their walkers on their toes.

05/21/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Finally Putting a Ring on It

After a Year of Postponed Ceremonies, the Local Wedding Industry Is Booming

Rescheduled weddings are crowding the calendar along with events that were already booked for 2021, creating a busy time for couples and those who work in the wedding industry.

05/21/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Vendor Vibes

Mellow Out at an Eclectic Outdoor Market This Sunday

Mellow Mushroom and 73 Degree Flea have partnered to create the monthly Mellow Outdoor Market.

05/21/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Brady Bunch

'I Tried the Tom Brady Diet...and Lasted Four Hours'

"I chugged enough almond milk to last a month."

05/21/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Blood Drive

Suncoast Blood Centers Urges Memorial Day Weekend Blood Donations

The blood bank says that blood supply across the country—including Sarasota-Manatee—is critically low.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Rescue Mission

Cat Depot Rescues 24 Cats From Mississippi, Louisiana Shelters

Twenty-two kittens and two cats arrived at the shelter on Thursday.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Rental Assistance

Goodwill Partners With Local Governments for Rental Assistance Services

Goodwill is providing space at its Selby/Newtown Job Connection office so residents can receive help applying for Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

84 Lumber Buys Former Feld Entertainment Operations HQ

84 Lumber Corporation purchased the 10-acre industrial property in Palmetto in a $4,175,000 cash deal.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Barancik Foundation Hires Matthew Sauer as Collaboration and Impact Officer

Sauer previously spent 28 years at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, including as regional editor for the newspaper’s parent company, Gannett.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: May 20-26

The Sarasota Ballet closes its season, downtown welcomes a seafood and music fest, a 10-minute play festival and more.

05/20/2021 By Kay Kipling

Bumpy Ride

SRQ Airport Is Experiencing Record Growth. But What About Noise?

Some nearby residents are concerned about the increase in air traffic.

05/20/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate

A Glamorous Home With a Ringling Family Connection Comes on the Market Again

This 1924 home in the Sapphire Shores neighborhood blends modern updates with original 1920s glam.

05/20/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Food news

Downtown Favorite Selva Opens Second Location

The new Selva is located near the University Town Center mall.

05/20/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Preview

Manatee Players Plans a Musical Season for 2021-22

Five shows take to the mainstage in the theater's subscription series, with a 'bonus' show scheduled as well.

05/20/2021 By Kay Kipling

Manufacturing

PGT Innovations Adds New Production Facility in Fort Myers

Manufacturing operations will run 24/7, with various shifts, and add 240 new jobs to the region.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Names New Senior Operations Director

Ryan Beaman was previously the food bank's director of food resource management.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Travel

Elite Airways Announces New Destinations at SRQ

The new nonstop service includes White Plains, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Portland, Maine.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Construction

Coastal Orthopedics Breaks Ground on Second New Facility

The 34,000-square-foot facility will be built on a four-acre site and will open in spring 2022.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Rare Midcentury Find in Whitfield Estates

The home has been nicely updated and will perfectly showcase your collection of 1950s and '60s furniture.

05/19/2021 By Robert Plunket