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Turn Your Hanukkah Celebration Up a Notch With an Ultimate Latke Bar

Why limit your latke toppings to just sour cream and applesauce?

12/10/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Awards

Visit Sarasota County Receives Two Destination Marketing Awards

VSC was recognized for outstanding Florida tourism marketing.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Economy

Bradenton Area EDC to Feature Economist Hank Fishkind at 2021 Economic Forecast

The event will be held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $237,000 in Donations

The funds will be used for the food bank's vehicles and veteran, children and Mobile Pantry programs.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Site Demolition Begins for New Downtown Condos

The Collection will offer 12 residences, including five full-floor penthouses.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Names New Director of Communications

Andrea Knies was previously communications director for the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.

12/09/2020 By Staff

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Bravo! to Our November Incredible Kid!

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Replay Outreach applaud an extraordinary local kid.

12/09/2020

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Play Mini Golf at Smuggler's Cove

A round of mini golf might just become your new fun family holiday tradition.

12/09/2020 By Allison Forsyth

10 Bucks Or Less

We've Got a Great Lunch Recommendation: Birria Tacos From Bombón

A special technique gives birria tacos a Mars-like hue and a unique richness.

12/09/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Teen Talent

Young Sarasota Musician Releases First Self-Produced Album

Brandon Wilson has released his first self-produced EP, and will perform a variety of songs with Music Compound on Friday, Dec. 11.

12/09/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Fast Track

Organizations Name New Board Members

Four Sarasota women have been elected to state and local boards of directors.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Partnerships

All Star Children’s Foundation, Heart Gallery of Sarasota Announce Partnership

The partnership is designed to help area youth spend less time in foster care.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Finance

Goodwill Manasota Selected for Commerce Department Foundation Pilot Program

Goodwill Manasota was one of just five Goodwill organizations in the country to be selected.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Government

Sarasota City Commission Approves Selby Gardens Zoning Text Amendment

A site plan will be presented to the city commission in early 2021.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Government

Marlon Brown Named Interim Sarasota City Manager

Brown succeeds Tom Barwin, who will retire at the end of this month.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Beauty Talk

Marla Beck on 'Maskne' and the Importance of Skincare Rituals

Bluemercury's CEO on her best-selling skincare line and the one product everyone should incorporate into their routine.

12/08/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Curbside concoctions

Sage Is Now Selling Bottled Take-Home Cocktails

The restaurant's beverage director says the flavors are meant to 'capture the distinct spirit of the holiday season in southwest Florida.'

12/08/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Holiday shopping tips

The Gifts That a Wine Lover Really Wants

Our wine blogger gives you the scoop on what will really please the wine lover in your life.

12/08/2020 By Bob McGinn

Sponsored Content

The Gift of Lifelong Learning

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College announces its 2021 winter and spring semesters.

12/08/2020

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Looking for That Ideal Holiday Gift? Why Not Give the Gift of a New Home This Year?

Looking for that perfect Siesta Key waterfront home? Maybe maintenance-free golf course living is more your style? Check out our open houses on Sunday, December 13, and you might just find that perfect holiday gift.

12/08/2020