Breaking News

After Widespread Issues, Florida Supervisor of Elections Extends Voter Registration Deadline

Voter registration applications may still be submitted online and in-person through 7 p.m. today. Applications postmarked with today's date will also be counted.

10/06/2020 By Staff

Brew Buzz

Java Dawg Coffee Expands Hours of Operation

This Sarasota farmers market coffee vendor is bringing its iconic red bus to other parts of Sarasota during the week.

10/06/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Beach Life

Take a Look at This Newly Redesigned Vacation Condo

A light, bright plan brings the Gulf-front condo into the 21st century.

10/06/2020 By Ilene Denton

Philanthropy

Sarasota Philanthropists Create $135,000 Match Opportunity for Child Protection Center

CPC says it has seen a 13 percent increase in treatment for child sexual abuse compared to the same time last year.

10/05/2020 By Staff

Sports

Bradenton Area EDC to Promote Sports Performance Industry With Netherlands

More than a dozen sports-related businesses from The Netherlands are expected to participate in a delegation to Manatee County 2021.

10/05/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires Assistant Property Manager

Diana Grandy will handle all aspects of tenant and landlord coordination.

10/05/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Regal Cinemas Closing Due to Pandemic

The closure affects 40,000 American jobs and includes theaters in downtown Sarasota and Bradenton.

10/05/2020 By Staff

Flowers and Females

Selby Gardens Celebrates 45 Years with a Special Orchid Show

The anniversary show will spotlight the accomplishments of women in the field of botany.

10/05/2020 By Kay Kipling

Test of Time

The Midcentury Modern Walter Farley Residence in Venice is One of Florida’s 2020 ‘11 to Save’

Produced by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, the annual list showcases the most threatened historic structures in the state.

10/05/2020 By Ilene Denton

Free Trees

Sarasota’s Free Community Tree Giveaway Starts Oct. 5

Four species of native Florida trees are available to city residents.

10/05/2020 By Ilene Denton

Vote!

Today Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in Nov. 3 Election

The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections has extended office hours for the Oct. 5 voter registration deadline.

10/05/2020 By Staff

That time of year

Two Local Farmers' Markets Start Up Again Wednesday

Sarasota's Phillippi Farmhouse Market and North Port's Atlanta Braves Farmers Market both return this week.

10/05/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

UnidosNow Executive Director Luz Corcuera Joins Florida Policy Institute Board

The Florida Policy Institute is dedicated to advancing state policies and budgets that improve the economic mobility and quality of life for Floridians.

10/02/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Local Funders Collaborate to Fulfill Matching Grant for Solar Power Expansion

Drawing on the concept of impact investing, a pilot program invites nonprofits to apply for below-market loans to adopt on-site solar power. As funds are paid back, they are reinvested.

10/02/2020 By Staff

Good Deeds

Leadership Sarasota County Creates Sensory Garden for Florida Center for Early Childhood

The garden was inspired by the word "transformation," and includes caterpillars and butterflies as prominent features throughout.

10/02/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Venice Regional Bayfront Health Names Kelly Enriquez CEO

Enriquez will be responsible for strategic and operational oversight of Venice Regional and Gulf Coast Medical Group.

10/02/2020 By Staff

Amendment 2

Should Florida Raise Its Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour?

Workers and labor advocates say people can't live on $8.56 an hour. Opponents say raising the state's minimum wage will hurt small businesses.

10/02/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Sponsored Content

Waterfront Homes with Customized Interior Design Services

New home buyers turn their Pinterest boards into reality with the design team at WCI, a luxury homebuilder.

10/02/2020

Neighborhood Guide

Neighborhood Guide: Wellen Park

Wellen Park is the new name for the fast-growing master-planned community in south Sarasota County previously known as West Villages.

10/02/2020

Think Smaller

New Choices for a Sarasota Orchestra Season

After postponing its original schedule of performances, the orchestra returns with a season of safer, smaller ensemble concerts.

10/02/2020 By Kay Kipling