Playing It Safe

Arts Groups Come Together with #SafeArtsSarasota Safety Measures

Nine leading organizations band together on an approach to safe performing and entertainment during the pandemic.

03/11/2021 By Kay Kipling

Daylight Savings Time

Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 14

It's a good time to changing out batteries in smoke alarms and weather radios.

03/10/2021 By Staff

Workshops

Forty Carrots Presents 19th Annual Virtual Community Speaker Event

Bryson will present insights from the book The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired.

03/10/2021 By Staff

Politics

The American Rescue Plan Act Includes Help for the Restaurant Industry

The law creates a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and other food businesses struggling because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

03/10/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Home of the Week: Sarasota East a Hot Spot for New Home Shoppers

An increasing number of home shoppers are finding fresh space and great opportunities in Sarasota East. Find Florida Contemporary homes close to nature at Artistry Sarasota by Kolter Homes.

03/10/2021

The One Appointment You Should Schedule with Your Doctor This Year

“When you see a doctor regularly, your health improves.”

03/10/2021 By Dr. Gnanambal Manivel

The Invaders

Should Florida Exterminate or Accommodate Invasive Species?

Florida consistently ranks as one of the top five places in the world with the most invasive species. And the state is the world epicenter of invasive reptiles.

03/10/2021 By Isaac Eger

Tender is the night

New Chicken Tender 'Ghost Kitchen' Comes to Sarasota

Tender Shack is a new delivery-only offering from the company behind Outback Steakhouse.

03/10/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Your Health Questions Answered

What Types of Massage Are Best for Relieving Pain?

Myofascial and lymphatic drainage massage are two types that can help relieve pain and reduce swelling.

03/10/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Moving day

An Almost-100-Year-Old Oak Tree Gets Relocated to Downtown Wellen Park

It’s the first of 26 mature trees that are being relocated through a program funded by Wellen Park developers.

03/10/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Sarasota School District Announces New Principal for Woodland Middle School

Mark Grossenbacher will remain in his existing principalship at Englewood Elementary until the end of the 2020-21 school year.

03/09/2021 By Staff

Rowing

New College, SANCA Form Intercollegiate Rowing Club

Students from multiple schools who are interested in rowing are invited to participate.

03/09/2021 By Staff

Politics

Sarasota County Commission Indicates It Will End Citizen-Initiated Reviews of Land Use

The citizen-initiated process allows a group of 20 voters to petition the county to initiate a comprehensive plan amendment.

03/09/2021 By Staff

Awards

Candy Brooks Named 2021 'Big Sister of the Year' for Florida

Brooks, of Englewood, has mentored her "little sister" Aaliyah since 2017.

03/09/2021 By Staff

History

Flashback: Boston Red Sox Spring Training at Payne Park, 1940

Major League baseball spring training has a long history in our area.

03/09/2021 By Kay Kipling

"It's Beautiful This Morning"

Lifeguard Scooter Ruberg’s Beach Reports Made Him an Ambassador for Siesta Key

“I’ve been sitting in the same place for 25 years. I’ve watched families come each year; I take pictures with their kids. Now, their kids are bringing their kids.”

03/09/2021 By Stacey Altherr