Covid-19

Sarasota Is Facing a Potential Eviction Crisis

With a national moratorium on evictions set to expire at the end of the year, local families who have lost income because of the Covid-19 pandemic could be left scrambling.

12/17/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Dec. 17-23

Asolo Rep gives us a little Christmas, it's Fiesta! Friday at Nathan Benderson Park, holiday pops ring out, and more.

12/17/2020 By Kay Kipling

Health care

Hospital Foundation Adds Two New Board Members

Gary Dornbush and Sandi Stuart recently joined the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation board.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Technology

Workshop Covers How to Best Present Yourself on Virtual Platforms

The recent workshop was sponsored by Bank of America and the Women's Resource Center.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Politics

Manatee County Commissioner Named Port Authority Chairman

Reggie Bellamy will serve a one-year term overseeing Port Manatee expenditures.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Education

Community Day School Selects Board of Trustees

The school has also launched an $8.8 million campaign for its new campus.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Bird Key Estate With Sunset Views Over the Bay

There’s an odd piece of trivia connected with the house, too.

12/17/2020 By Robert Plunket

New hires

Property Management Company Names New Vice President

Ryntal Property Management recently hired Adam Wagenhauser as vice president of operations.

12/16/2020 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

One of the four finalists will be named the school district's Teacher of the Year at a virtual awards celebration on Thursday, Jan. 21.

12/16/2020 By Staff

New hires

Sarasota Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney

Fergeson Skipper, P.A., recently named Daniel Tullidge an associate attorney.

12/16/2020 By Staff

Education

New Grant Will Support Ringling Student Scholarships, Sarasota Art Museum

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded Ringling College of Art and Design a $30,500 grant.

12/16/2020 By Staff

Mental health

Behavioral Health Response Team to Work With Police Departments

First Step of Sarasota has partnered with local law enforcement agencies to help individuals in behavioral health crises.

12/16/2020 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Unleash Your Inner Artist This Winter!

Students of all skill levels can explore their artistic interests and build technical and conceptual skills through the Ringling College Continuing Studies Studio + Digital Arts program.

12/16/2020

Sky time

Look for the Rare 'Christmas Star' in the Night Sky on Monday, Dec. 21

The planets Jupiter and Saturn will appear the closest they've been since 1623.

12/16/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Top Sale

Casey Key Residence Tops 2020 Sales on That Barrier Island

A Gulf-to-bay home on 1.6 acres has sold for $6.8 million.

12/16/2020 By Ilene Denton

Sponsored Content

Brunch, Elevated

At long last, Sage Restaurant will soon begin serving brunch on its rooftop space, and it promises to be a joyous, ambrosial celebration of one of our favorite, carefree dining traditions.

12/16/2020

Sponsored Content

Looking for an Escape from Reality?

Now is the perfect time to get away to your very own bayfront paradise.

12/16/2020

Gift Guide

Five Local Toy Stores to Love

There's nothing like that warm, fuzzy feeling you get whenever you step inside a cheerful local space dedicated to toys, games and the fun they inspire.

12/16/2020 By Kim Doleatto

Real estate

New Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood Announced

Star Farms will be a 700-acre, 1,500-home gated community.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Health care

Medical Center Works to Promote Organ, Eye and Tissue Donations

Since April 2019, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has added 151 donors to local registries.

12/15/2020 By Staff