Choco Champs

Sarasota Shop Wins Big in International Chocolate Contest

Banyan Tree Chocolate & Cafe won recognition for its spicy chocolates and its caramels.

02/26/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Elections

Deadline to Request Vote-by-Mail Ballot for North Port, Holiday Park Elections Is Feb. 27

The election will be held on March 9.

02/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

SANCA Names New Board Member

Andrew D. Minor is senior resident director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Bradenton office.

02/25/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

'Fashion Funds the Cure' Returns to Sarasota

The benefit raises funds for local pediatric cancer patients.

02/25/2021 By Staff

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Is Now Open

The cult favorite ice cream shop offers unique flavors like Buttercream Birthday Cake and Goat Cheese With Red Cherries.

02/25/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Review

Urbanite Theatre's Safe House: Can You Solve the Mystery?

A new interactive work springs up out of pandemic-enforced necessity.

02/25/2021 By Kay Kipling

The Pandemic

City of Sarasota to Host Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic at Van Wezel

Vaccines will be administered by appointment only based on where users are in line.

02/25/2021 By Staff

New Home

Bradenton Animal Rescue is Getting a $10 Million Upgrade in September

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue is building a 31,000 square-foot adoption, vet and training center as part of its original location.

02/25/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Feb. 25-March 3

Baseball is here! Plus, a world golf championship, a daredevil rally, digital ballet performances and more.

02/25/2021 By Kay Kipling

Events

Sarasota Chamber Celebrates Black History Month with Newtown Trolley Tour

The tour will take place on Friday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Finance

PGTI Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year Results

The company announced that fourth quarter 2020 net sales increased 27 percent, to $222 million.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Transportation

'Call a Lyft Ride' Now Available in Sarasota

Designed for use by seniors and those without access to the Lyft app, the service allows users to call to book a ride with a Lyft agent.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Grants

Healthcare Foundation Receives $300,000 Gift from Deb Kabinoff

The funds are in support of Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Multi-Media Center.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Parallel Universe

Kids' Film Contest Helps Them Imagine Life Beyond the Pandemic

The Sarasota Film Festival will host a contest called "Parallel Universes," where kids can imagine a world without the pandemic.

02/24/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

Can Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Your Health?

The popular alternative treatment can do more than just relieve back pain.

02/24/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Real estate

Parade of Homes Offers Tours of Nearly 100 Extraordinary Houses Through March 14

Homebuilders in nine Sarasota and Manatee communities are participating in this year's Parade.

02/24/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Space

Roskamp Institute Partners With NASA

As an Animal Care Facility, Roskamp Institute will support several NASA missions per year over the next four years.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Resident Named President of National Spine and Pain Centers

Douglas Badertscher previously held executive roles at 360 Orthopedics and Coastal Orthopedics, among others.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Awards

SMH Physician Honored for Performing 2,000th Robotic Surgery Procedure

Dr. Robert Carey, a urologist, is one of the founders of the robotic surgery program at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

02/23/2021 By Staff