Sponsored Content

Sarasota Opera Returns with Fully Staged and Socially Distanced Live Opera Performances

The 60- to 90-minute performances will also be available online for purchase as a full season or per show.

01/07/2021

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Jan. 7-13

Outdoor concerts, rainforest masks for sale, astrophotography lessons and more.

01/07/2021 By Kay Kipling

Politics

After Mob Storms Capitol, Local Officials Split on Challenging Results of the Presidential Election

Rep. Greg Steube voted against certifying the results of the 2020 election, while Rep. Vern Buchanan voted to accept them.

01/07/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Sponsored Content

Key Chorale Chamber Singers, Orchestra, and Soloists are “Bach” Together Again!

Tune in to the virtual concert for two festive works of the Baroque, Bach’s Magnificat and Vivaldi’s Gloria.

01/07/2021

Education

Education Foundation Receives $75,475 in Matching Funds

The funds support the expansion of the Education Foundation’s "College, Career, and Life Readiness" initiative.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Rankings

Lakewood Ranch Recognized as Best-Selling Multi-Generational Community for Third Year

Lakewood Ranch saw a 30 percent increase in home sales in 2020, its best sales year on record.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Business

PGT Innovations to Acquire 75 Percent Ownership Stake in Eco Window Systems

Eco Window Systems manufactures and installs aluminum, impact-resistant windows and doors and produces 100 percent of its own glass locally.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Health News

Cryotherapy Business to Host Open House

The free outdoor event will feature local gyms, apparel companies, and fitness and health food businesses.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Coronavirus

SMH to Host Special Covid-19 Vaccination Event for People 65 and Older this Weekend

The hospital is using its own supply of the Moderna vaccine to inoculate at least 3,000 people 65 and older on Saturday, Jan. 9, and Sunday, Jan. 10.

01/06/2021 By Megan McDonald

Grants

Selby Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant for Lake Osprey Fishing Pier

The pier, apart from being an added attraction for park visitors, will also be used for school visits to teach children how to fish, as well as about the value of the park's habitats.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Go Global Without Leaving Downtown Bradenton!

Wines Around the World: A Tasting + Pairing Series by PIER 22

01/06/2021

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Announces 2021 Board of Directors

Ben Hanan will serve as chair of the organization, which is contending with a historic level of need due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

New Year, New Boat: January Arrivals at Cannons Marina

Is one of your resolutions to spend more time on the water? We’re here to help.

01/06/2021

Philanthropy

Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon Shifts to Virtual Format

The luncheon, featuring Broadway star Lorna Luft, will be livestreamed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Development

1950s-Themed Senior Day Care Coming to Sarasota

Town Square Palmer Ranch will be a 1950s-themed day center for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with a diner, library, pub, city hall, health club and more.

01/06/2021 By Staff