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

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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

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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

Philanthropy

Goodwill Collects, Distributes Clothing for Veterans With Upcoming Job Interviews

Everglades University recently partnered with Goodwill Manasota to collect business attire for local veterans.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Health care

Clinician Honored With 'Behavioral Health Pandemic Hero Award'

Centerstone's Angela Dunbar was recently recognized by the Florida Behavioral Health Association.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Local Restaurants Recognized for Covid-19 Sanitation Practices

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association's Seal of Commitment is awarded to businesses with top sanitation and safety practices.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Handmade Market

Eight Local Etsy Shops You Need to Know

From upcycled toys to pinstriped purses, head to Etsy to find unique holiday gifts made by local artists and crafters.

12/15/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Teaching Kids with Talent

Rise Above Performing Arts Making Itself a New Home

The nonprofit aims to help musical and theatrical students spread their wings.

12/14/2020 By Kay Kipling

Health care

Four Local Hospitals Earn 'A' Grades for Safety

Two received 'B' grades and one received a 'C.'

12/14/2020 By staff

Philanthropy

Local Business Is Giving Away Turkeys to First Responders

Manasota Flooring will host its annual Turkey Giveback Event on Thursday, Dec. 17.

12/14/2020 By Staff

Covid-19

Blood Bank Is Asking for Plasma Donations

SunCoast Blood Centers is asking Covid-19 survivors to donate plasma.

12/14/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Library Foundation Overhauls Website, Branding

The foundation raises private donations to supplement public tax support for Sarasota County libraries.

12/14/2020 By Staff

Tourism

Sarasota Airport Traffic Down 42 Percent in November

More than 106,000 people used the airport this November, compared to almost 183,000 in November 2019.

12/14/2020 By staff