Outdoor Adventures

Let's Explore Palma Sola Botanical Park

Stop and smell the flowers at this free botanical park in northwest Bradenton.

11/18/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Gift Guide

Five Great Gifts to Give (and Keep) This Holiday Season

We've found gifts for mind, body and spirit. (And we won't judge if you buy one for yourself, too.)

11/18/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Christmas Cheer

Asolo Rep Is Back with an Outdoor Holiday Concert

A new outdoor stage will welcome the first Asolo Rep show since the onset of Covid-19.

11/18/2020 By Kay Kipling

Coronavirus

Sarasota County Reports 251 New Covid-19 Cases

The county's daily positivity rate is higher than 10 percent for the first time since July.

11/17/2020 By Staff

Housing

Habitat Sarasota Releases Community Impact Report

The organization served 14 families last fiscal year through critical home repair and homeownership programs.

11/17/2020 By Staff

The Bay

The Bay Reaches Next Fundraising Milestone

The Bay Park Conservancy has raised $15 million towards its $20 million initial funding goal.

11/17/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Gettel Foundation Donates $50,000 to Local Food Banks

Along with several other food banks, All Faiths Food Bank and Food Bank of Manatee each received a $10,000 check.

11/17/2020 By Staff

Market Report

Everything You Need to Know About Sarasota's Bustling Farmers' Markets

Your top spots for fresh produce, seafood, artisanal local products and much more.

11/17/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

What to drink

How to Pick the Right Wine for a Thanksgiving Dinner Unlike Any Other

Whether you're hosting a small gathering or getting together via Zoom, here are some tips on what wines to pour this Thanksgiving.

11/17/2020 By Bob McGinn

Fast Track

AIA Florida Gulf Coast Names New Board of Directors

James Piatchuk has been named president and Kris Pelow vice-president/president-elect.

11/17/2020 By Staff

Discover Sarasota’s Most Anticipated Address, Bayso

149 luxury condominiums have just been released where Sarasota’s downtown meets the bayfront. Currently accepting sales reservations, priced from the $800,000s.

11/17/2020

Breaking News

Sarasota City Commission Votes to Keep 'Unconditional Surrender' on the Bayfront

However, it will be moved a short distance away from its current location to make way for U.S. 41-Gulfstream roundabout construction.

11/16/2020 By Megan McDonald

Good Deeds

Tidewell, Local Restaurants Partner For Thanksgiving Meal Donation

Local residents can donate a Thanksgiving meal to hospice patients through Pier 22, Grove or Morton's Gourmet Market.

11/16/2020 By Staff

Jobs

CareerEdge Launches Tiny Home Building Project

Suncoast Technical College construction students will work together to construct the tiny home on the school's campus.

11/16/2020 By Staff

Health News

November Is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s researchers around the globe suffered a major setback this month, but Sarasota’s Roskamp Institute remains a significant force in the search for an effective treatment.

11/16/2020 By Hannah Wallace