Fast Track

First Step of Sarasota Names New Board Members, Officers

The new board officers are Patrick Robinson, chair and deputy chief, Ron Turner, secretary, and Jay Miller, treasurer.

11/12/2020 By Staff

Grants

Partners for Green Places Grants $26,746 to Forty Carrots Family Center

The grant provides energy efficient funding for Forty Carrots, resulting in savings that will result in additional community programming.

11/12/2020 By Staff

Travel

Southwest Airlines to Begin Service From SRQ Airport Next Year

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will be Southwest's 10th Florida airport.

11/12/2020 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota Nov. 12-Nov. 18

A new exhibit at The Ringling, opera performances live, movies under the stars and more.

11/12/2020 By Kay Kipling

Top Sale

Longboat Key Beachfront Estate, Villa del Sogno, Sells for $10.5 Million

The residence, behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, originally was listed for $20 million.

11/12/2020 By Ilene Denton

Sponsored Content

The Agren Brothers, Bros. With Bows, Founders, Beehive Bow Ties

Bespoke. Saving the bees with bow ties.

11/12/2020

Tropical Storm Eta

City, County Services Reopening After Tropical Storm Eta

The storm dumped record amounts of rain on our region.

11/12/2020 By Megan McDonald

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Building a Brain Healthy Community Starts with Motivation

Brain health matters, and it can begin as early as childhood as the brain develops.

11/12/2020

Hurricanes

What You Need to Know About Tropical Storm Eta

We'll be updating this post throughout the day.

11/11/2020 By Megan McDonald

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Home of the Week: Posizione, Posizione, Posizione

A rare Thorning Little Siesta Key estate comes on the market, boasting over $2.5 million in upgrades alone.

11/11/2020

Retirement

CEO of Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to Retire in 2021

Howard Tevlowitz has been the federation's CEO for more than 20 years.

11/11/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Leslie M. Turner Joins The Bay Park Conservancy’s Board of Directors

Turner recently retired as senior vice-president and general counsel for The Hershey Company, and was formerly general counsel for Coca-Cola North America.

11/11/2020 By Staff

Awards

Goodwill Veterans Services Program Manager Named 'Veteran of the Year'

Todd Hughes served in the U.S. Army with deployment to Iraq; after a serious head injury, he used his GI Bill benefits to enroll in school and help other vets.

11/11/2020 By Staff

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A Round of Applause for Our October 2020 Incredible Kid

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, theCoderSchool, and Easterseals Southwest Florida celebrate an exceptional local kid.

11/11/2020

The Latest News

Sarasota Opera Announces Changes to Upcoming Season

Four fully staged operas are still planned, but the titles and circumstances are different.

11/11/2020 By Kay Kipling

It's a hit

First Watch Rolling Out Alcohol Menu Around the Country

The Manatee County-based chain is planning to bring its drinks menu to half of its 400-plus locations by the end of 2020.

11/11/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Let's talk turkey

Our Big List of Places That Are Offering Thanksgiving Dinner Meals To-Go

Don't want to cook Thanksgiving dinner? You're in luck.

11/11/2020 By Allison Forsyth

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Maybe It Is Time to Think About Building Your Dream Home

Trying to find that perfect new home, but not finding exactly what you want? Maybe it is time to think about building your dream home. Island or Mainland, here are a few options and what they will cost depending on location and water frontage.

11/11/2020

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Designing Interiors: Carl Abbott in Conversation

Join Kathy Bush, of Sarasota’s “Home Resource,” and architect Carl Abbott, FAIA as they discuss some of their most memorable joint projects.

11/11/2020

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In Conversation: Carl Abbott and Michael Saunders

Two longtime innovators in Sarasota share their thoughts on the power and appeal of modern design.

11/11/2020