Conservation

Conservation Foundation Announces Myakka Headwaters Protected

The 363 acres at the headwaters of the Myakka River in Myakka City are next to the 2,300-acre Flatford Swamp, the river's largest forested wetland.

10/21/2020 By Staff

Local Lessons

New Children's Book Explores Bradenton's History

More than 6,000 copies of Old Manatee A to Z have been donated to local third- and fourth-graders.

10/21/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Happy Halloween!

Everything You Need to Celebrate Halloween in Sarasota

From quarantine costumes to trick-or-treat alternatives, we've got everything you need for a great—and safe—Halloween.

10/21/2020

She’s a Gem

What’s In Her Bag: Crystal Cave Owner Susan Moen

A big fan of Halloween and Dio de Los Muertos, Moen really does carry rocks in her purse.

10/21/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Ghost Town

A Peek Into Sarasota's Haunted History

Swapping ghost stories with local medium and "Ghost and Gruesomes" tour guide Bob Hunt-McClimen.

10/21/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Dressed in Distress

Five Do-It-Yourself Quarantine Costume Ideas

An illustrated guide for creating this year’s signature Halloween looks.

10/21/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson Illustrations by Stewart Leith

Fright Night

Our Top 10 Trick-or-Treating Alternatives

Don't feel comfortable going out this year? From scavenger hunts to scary zoom sessions, here are our top Halloween alternatives for ghouls of all ages.

10/21/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

That's the Spirit

What’s Brewing at Pangea Alchemy Lab This Halloween?

Pangea owner Brad Coburn's goal is to "make spirits that lift spirits"—and he's sharing a Halloween-themed cocktail you can make at home, too.

10/21/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Conferences

Florida Creativity Conference Announces 2021 Date

Next year's conference will take place virtually.

10/20/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Suncoast Charities Announces New Board Members

Greg Linehan has been named board chair; Lucy Nicandri is the organization's executive director.

10/20/2020 By Staff

Awards

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Announces ‘Sandies’ Awards Finalists

Winners will be announced during a virtual presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

10/20/2020 By Staff

Awards

Ringling College Students Win Big at SOURCE Awards

The SOURCE Awards honor the industry’s next generation of lighting designers.

10/20/2020 By Staff

Awards

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Names 2020 Honorees

Sid Friedman and Candy Brooks have been named Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year, respectively.

10/20/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Michael Saunders & Company Names Chief Marketing Officer

Randall Graham will oversee the real estate company's nine-person team of marketing strategists, copywriters and designers.

10/20/2020 By Staff

Take a Peek

Ringling College Students Get Creative with The Quarantine Films

With in-person classes shut down last spring by Covid-19, filmmakers took on solo works instead.

10/20/2020 By Kay Kipling

R.I.P.

Remembering Arthur Lopes

The widely respected Sarasota chef died last week after receiving a cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

10/20/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Wine City

Sarasota's Wine Bar Renaissance

Our area is home to a number of bars with big selections of wines and friendly, knowledgeable staffers.

10/20/2020 By Bob McGinn

Health News

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Hiring Nurses for New Fruitville Road Emergency Department

The freestanding emergency department will open on Dec. 1, 2020.

10/19/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Chief Operating Officer Signs 10-Year Contract

Wendy Deming joined Selby Gardens in 2018.

10/19/2020 By Staff

Education

New College Celebrates 60th Anniversary With a Scholarship Fund Raiser

The college is hoping to raise at least $19,600 for student support.

10/19/2020 By Staff