Pandemic Pours

How Local Wine Purveyors Have Pivoted During the Pandemic

Local wine shops, wine bars and restaurants have had to get creative—quickly.

07/22/2020 By Bob McGinn

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Relax at a Free Outdoor Yoga Class

Find a moment of zen at a free outdoor yoga class, held at Sarasota-Manatee beaches and parks.

07/22/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Education

Manatee County Schools Share Reopening Plans, Video

Manatee County classrooms reopen for students on Aug. 17.

07/22/2020 By Staff

What Your Money Can Buy

What a Casey Key Modern Beach Retreat Will Cost You

Plus, a 988 Boulevard of the Arts condo in downtown Sarasota and a Palmer Ranch residence.

07/22/2020 By Ilene Denton

Fun Run

Join the 2020 Kids' Summer Beach Runs Until July 29

Sarasota County's popular program has gone remote, so kids and families can run on their own time.

07/22/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Jobs

PGT Innovations Hires More Than 100 Locals

The company is still seeking team members to fill more than 70 positions and offering a $250 sign-on bonus through July 31.

07/21/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Florida Housing Board Releases $75 Million in Funding for COVID-19 Relief

Sarasota County will receive $772,298; Manatee County will receive $1,169,599.

07/21/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

USF Sarasota-Manatee Appoints New Business School Dean

Dr. Jean D. Kabongo is a professor of strategic management and entrepreneurship.

07/21/2020 Photography by Staff

The Future Is Female

Girl Scouts Announce 24 New Badges

The badges are designed to help girls practice "amibitious leadership" in automotive engineering, STEM career exploration, entrepreneurship and civics.

07/21/2020 By Staff

Mental Health

How to Chill Out: Summer 2020 Version

Simple solutions for calming—and cooling—down in these uncertain times.

07/21/2020 By Hannah Wallace

Best of Sarasota 2020

Readers' Choice: Best Global Restaurants

Our readers voted for their favorite spots for Thai, sushi, pizza and more.

07/21/2020

Brave Like Bunny

Bradenton Dog Becomes Instagram Famous, Shares Story of Hope

Bunny, a 7-month-old pitbull, has become a star on Instagram and is sharing an important message with her fans.

07/21/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Elections

Sample Ballots for August 18 Primary Available Online

The elections office will also be mailing personalized sample ballots to voters who have not requested a vote-by-mail ballot.

07/20/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Eye Associates Adds Cataract and LASIK Surgeon

Dr. Bradley O'Neill is a board-certified ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in cataract/refractive surgery.

07/20/2020 By Staff

Awards

Realize Bradenton Receives American Planning Association Award of Excellence

The award honors Realize Bradenton's 2017 efforts to put young people in key leadership roles during the Riverwalk East planning process.

07/20/2020 By Staff

Awards

Foundation Named One of Country's 'Best Nonprofits to Work For'

Gulf Coast Community Foundation was the only community foundation in the country on this year’s NonProfit Times list.

07/20/2020 By Staff

Update

Florida Studio Theatre Winter Season to Open in 2021

Concerns about the COVID-19 crisis are pushing back the company's usual production schedule.

07/20/2020 By Kay Kipling

The Future Was Female

Marie Selby Shared Her Love of the Outdoors with Generations Through Her Botanical Gardens

To mark Amendment 19's 100th anniversary of giving women the right to vote, we're telling the stories of influential local women.

07/20/2020 By Kay Kipling

Moments of Joy

Moment of Joy: Baking Through the Pandemic

A 25-pound bag of flour is a sweet distraction for this novice baker.

07/20/2020 By Ilene Denton

Making History

City of Sarasota Receives Grant to Support Newtown

It’s the only Florida entity to receive one of 18 "Underrepresented Community" grants from the National Park Service.

07/20/2020 By Ilene Denton