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

Breaking

Lila Chef Opening New Pizzeria, Wine Bar

Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar will open just down the street from Lila in mid-November.

10/02/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Neighborhood guide

Where the Locals Eat in Wellen Park

The food scene hasn't quite caught up to the population explosion happening in Wellen Park. But locals have a few good options for a satisfying meal.

10/02/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Real Estate

West Villages Is Now Wellen Park

The fast-growing master-planned community in south Sarasota County rebrands with a new name and more future development.

10/02/2020 By Ilene Denton

Sponsored Content

How to Enjoy Sarasota-Manatee by Boat This Fall

It may be not be a normal season by many measures, but the allure of local waterways is as strong as ever.

10/01/2020

Government

Citizens Can Participate Remotely in October Sarasota City Commission Meetings

The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

10/01/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Cancer Institute Receives $25 Million Gift

The gift, from the Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation, is the largest in Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s history.

10/01/2020 By Staff

Education

Cross-College Alliance Announces Changes Brought on by Pandemic

The Alliance's five institutions will assume responsibilities previously overseen by manager Linda de Mello.

10/01/2020 By Staff