Scholarships

Girl Scouts Announce 2020 College Scholarship Recipients

This year's recipients include five Girl Scouts from Sarasota County.

08/05/2020 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Prestancia – Why Not Tour a Home This Weekend?

Virtually or in person, see what this Sarasota gated community has to offer.

08/05/2020

Top Sale

A South Longboat Key Waterfront Estate Sells for $7.9 Million

The all-cash deal was the highest price year-to-date for a single-family home in the Sarasota County portion of that exclusive island.

08/05/2020 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: The Perfect Quarantine Retreat on a Private Island

It's like a grown-up treehouse.

08/05/2020 By Robert Plunket

What Your Money Can Buy

What a Luxury Siesta Key Bayfront Home Will Cost You

Plus a never-before-lived-in downtown Sarasota condo and Palmer Ranch lake-view home.

08/05/2020 By Ilene Denton

Reader's Delight

Sarasota's Oldest Bookstore Fights For Its Future

Brant's Used Books owner Barbara Barone on the beloved bookstore's past—and what happens next.

08/05/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Go for a Hike at Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park has many shaded trails that are perfect for hiking, biking and viewing wildlife.

08/05/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Coronavirus

Manatee CARES Housing Assistance Program Applications Open Aug. 6

Funding is limited to the first 500 people.

08/05/2020 By Staff

Cookie Monsters

New Cookie Company Delivers Fresh, Unique Flavors to Your Door

Suncoast Cookies is a new local business that delivers unique Florida-inspired sweets.

08/05/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Spectator sport

Wine Spectator Honors Local Restaurants for Their Excellent Wine Lists

The annual list is like a road map for wine lovers. Many will make travel plans around these restaurants.

08/05/2020 By Bob McGinn

Awards

City of Sarasota Receives National Award for Historic Preservation Efforts

The award recognizes outstanding efforts and achievements by local preservation, historic district, and landmark commissions and boards of architectural review.

08/05/2020 By Staff

Grants

The Florida Center Receives $100,000 in Grants

The center also recently welcomed two new board members: Eddie Pérez-Ruberté and Melissa Walsh.

08/04/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Sarasota Health Department Will Conduct COVID-19 Testing Aug. 5 and 6

DOH Sarasota will have 100 COVID-19 tests available per day; appointments are required as demand for testing is high.

08/04/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Local PR Pros Named to FPRA State Executive Board

Kim Livengood, APR, CPRC, and Elise Ramer, APR, were elected to Florida Public Relations Association State Board.

08/04/2020 By Staff

10 Bucks Or Less

Smoqehouse Specializes in Tasty Sandwiches

The restaurant replaced The Oaks Open Pit B-B-Q on the South Trail earlier this year.

08/04/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Is It Safe to Eat Out?

How Local Restaurants Are Handling COVID-19 Safety Precautions

Restaurants have instituted a number of new safety measures, but dozens of complaints about a lack of social distancing have been filed with the state.

08/04/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Listening to Black Voices

Investment Banker Ronald T. Gault on Civil Unrest and the Importance of Using Your Voice

Gault's long career includes government service and civil rights work; he also served as head of JP Morgan's office in Johannesburg, South Africa, after the fall of apartheid.

08/04/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Neighborhood Guide

The Players Still Plans Move to Lakewood Ranch

Its big new home will be in the Waterside Place town center.

08/04/2020 By Kay Kipling

Arts Update

More Schedule Changes as Sarasota Opera Adapts to COVID-19

The fall season now has some cancellations and possible outdoor concerts.

08/04/2020 By Kay Kipling

Jobs

CareerSource Suncoast to Host Virtual Job Fair on Aug. 18

Many industries are represented; positions range from entry-level to professional.

08/03/2020 By Staff