Shop for a Good Cause

Annual 'Karin's Causes' Estate Sale Will Be Held in May

The event will take place at the Women's Resource Center.

04/12/2021 By Staff

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New Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Spot Coming to South Sarasota

The Lily Café is set to open in The Landings in June.

04/12/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Varsity Blues

Local Man Involved in College Admissions Scam Set to Be Sentenced Thursday

The strange case of Mark Riddell will come to a conclusion later this week.

04/12/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Balcony Bloom

How to Grow a Container Garden

Liven up your balcony with these container-loving plants that don’t need to be babied.

04/12/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Tribute

La Musica Festival's Derek Han Dead at 63

The co-founder and associate artistic director of the long-running chamber music festival, Han was respected worldwide.

04/12/2021 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Film Festival Announces Some Upcoming Titles

A documentary on star Rita Moreno is the opening night movie for the festival, taking place April 30 through May 9.

04/12/2021 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

The Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebration 2021

This year's winner, playwright Aleshea Harris, received the prize officially at a dinner Sunday evening.

04/12/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Creative Thinking

Nancy Guth Is Crafting Her Way Through the Covid Crisis

The Sarasota photographer found a new artistic path to help her survive as a Covid "long-hauler."

04/12/2021 By Kay Kipling

Good Deeds

Mean Deans Local Kitchen to Host 'Goodwill Day'

Ten percent of all restaurant sales will go to Goodwill to support its Supported JobsPlus program for those with disabilities.

04/09/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

DeSantis Appoints John Williams to Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services

Williams, of Venice, is the president and owner of Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory and Venice Memorial Gardens.

04/09/2021 By Staff

Piney Point

Environmentalists Warn That Piney Point Pollution Could Affect Sarasota Bay

More than 200 million gallons of wastewater have been discharged into Tampa Bay. That could have major effects on the health of Sarasota Bay.

04/09/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Tourism

How Local Tourism Is Shaping Up So Far This Year

It’s not back to pre-pandemic numbers, but it’s getting there.

04/09/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Jobs

Study: Wages Increase 12 Percent Within First Year for 'Bridges to Careers' Participants

Additionally, in 2020 CareerEdge trained 184 workers and assisted 523 workers in earning raises.

04/09/2021 By Staff

Mush Love

New Urban Farm Provides Gourmet Mushrooms to the Suncoast

Petrichor Mushrooms founders Micheal Shea and Howard Schmidt share their love for mycology, plus a mushroom bacon recipe.

04/09/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Sponsored Content

Protect the Planet and Protect Your Brain Health

In celebration of Earth Day this month, the BHI is also celebrating ecotherapy.

04/08/2021

Sponsored Content

Register Now for Ringling College’s Continuing Studies Summer Studios & Teen Studios

Classes are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid model, June 14–September 8.

04/08/2021

Philanthropy

Safe Children Coalition, Inc. Receives Donation for Schoolhouse Link Program

The $55,000 donation will be used for the Schoolhouse Link program to help support homeless youth.

04/08/2021 By Staff

Equality

Project Pride SRQ Installing LGBTQ+, BIPOC Crosswalk in Sarasota

The mural will be painted by Detroit-based artist Joey Salmon; a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 11.

04/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Patterson Foundation Hires Cheri Coryea as Initiative Consultant

Prior to joining the foundation, Coryea was the Manatee County administrator.

04/08/2021 By Staff

Walkathon

Southeastern Guide Dogs Annual Walkathon Takes Place May 1

This year's goal is to raise $1 million and have participants in every state.

04/08/2021 By Staff