Wind Down

Five Bedding Options for Cooler, Comfier Sleep

With Florida's warm-and-getting-warmer tropical nights in mind, we sourced the best bedding we could find to keep you cool.

04/19/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Q&A

A New Book From a Sarasota Native Tells the Story of the Fight to Save the Everglades

Amy Green's Moving Water: The Everglades and Big Sugar was recently published by Johns Hopkins University Press.

04/19/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Spring is Here

See the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society's Spring Exhibit Winners

The exhibit features 90 paintings, including three top contest winners and other awards and honorable mentions.

04/19/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Limelight

Selby Gardens' Orchid Experience

The reimagined outdoor experience played with a Pop art theme tied to the current Roy Lichtenstein exhibit.

04/19/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Review

Asolo Rep Highlights Evita Star Ana Isabelle and Friends in an Upbeat Outdoor Concert

From Broadway favorites to Tejano pop hits, the cast delivers with oodles of energy and feeling.

04/18/2021 By Kay Kipling

Real Estate

For Sale: A Custom Designed Mediterranean Home

This highly customized Siesta Key home was listed for $9.8 million in 2017. It's back on the market for $7,995,000.

04/16/2021 By Kim Doleatto

The courts

Sentencing in College Admission Scam Case Involving Bradenton Man Postponed

Former IMG Academy employee Mark Riddell was supposed to appear in court Thursday, April 15, but the appearance was pushed back.

04/16/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Blood Drive

SunCoast Blood Centers Making Critical Call for Donations

Hospitals are experiencing an increase in patients requiring blood transfusions, the blood bank says.

04/16/2021 By Staff

Real Estate

Could Park East Be Downtown’s Next Hot Neighborhood?

“East of Washington Boulevard” used to be a barrier for real estate investors. Not anymore.

04/16/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Preservation

Coalition Announces Second Annual 'Six to Save' Program

This year's list of six will be announced during Historic Preservation Month in May.

04/16/2021 By Staff

Red Tide

Red Tide Present in the Gulf, DOH Says

And is it just a coincidence after the Piney Point crisis?

04/15/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Dakota Biotech

The live probiotic skincare company.

04/15/2021

Marine Life

Florida Keys to Undergo Unprecedented Coral Restoration Project

The restoration effort, which includes Mote Marine Laboratory, is the most ambitious effort to date in the U.S.

04/15/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Women's Resource Center to Host Free Info Session About Healthcare Careers

The session will focus on entry-level, career-laddering jobs available at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

04/15/2021 By Staff

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MTV's 'Siesta Key' Will Return Next Month

New episodes start on Wednesday, May 12.

04/15/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coronavirus

Experimental New Treatment Targets Deadly Inflammation in Covid Patients

Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) is one of more than a dozen research sites nationwide participating in the trial.

04/15/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

All Faiths Food Bank to Hold Monthly Food Distributions at Van Wezel

The large-scale events will take place on the fourth Saturday of each month through October at the Van Wezel.

04/15/2021 By Staff

2021 Hurricane Forecast

Get Ready for an Active Hurricane Season

The southwest coast of Florida may not be as lucky as in past decades.

04/15/2021 By Susan Burns

Trade

Port Manatee Container Trade Up 74 Percent in First Half of Fiscal Year

Additionally, the port's short tons of containerized loads were up 56.6 percent over the same timeframe last year.

04/15/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota April 15-21

An outdoor concert at Asolo Rep, celebrating the circus at The Ringling, BBQ and bluegrass and more.

04/15/2021 By Kay Kipling