Good News

2020 Giving Challenge Raises a Record $18.4 Million

The funds support nearly 700 local nonprofits.

05/05/2020 By Staff

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The Face of Concierge Medicine

Gulfshore Personalized Care.

05/05/2020

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Where to Get a Cinco De Mayo Feast

Six restaurants that are offering excellent options for your fiesta.

05/05/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Government

Federal Judge Rejects Sarasota County Commission Redistricting Lawsuit

Race was not a predominant motive in the county's November redistricting maps, Judge William Jung ruled.

05/04/2020 By Staff

Hurricanes

It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Experts are predicting an above-average season.

05/04/2020 By Staff

Walk of Art

Ringling College Senior Thesis Shows Go On, Virtually

Viewers can take a stroll through the virtual gallery spaces to see art in all majors.

05/04/2020 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires Steven Larkin as Sales Associate

Larkin has more than 40 years of experience in commercial real estate, focusing largely on the retail vertical.

05/04/2020 By Staff

Education

New College Students Receive Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Awards

In January 2021, Jacob Wentz will travel to Belgium and Grace Hamilton to Taiwan to further their studies.

05/04/2020 By Staff

Media Picks

These Were the Top 5 E-Books Borrowed at Sarasota County Libraries in April

Murder, mayhem and old-fashioned romance ruled—online, of course.

05/04/2020 By Ilene Denton

Coronavirus

How COVID-19 Has Complicated the Process for Adoptions and Foster Families

The pandemic has caused a decline in the number of potential new homes for kids who need them.

05/04/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Hair Hacks

Quarantine Hair 'Do’s'—and Definite 'Don’ts'

From whether to cut your own bangs to ways to stealthily go gray, NUOVO Salon Group's Terry McKee is answering your quarantine hair questions.

05/04/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Good Deeds

Orioles to Host Blood Drive at Ed Smith Stadium

All fans who donate blood will receive an Orioles backpack cooler, OneBlood T-shirt and a wellness checkup.

05/03/2020 By Staff

Health News

Doctors Hospital, Venice Regional to Resume Outpatient, Elective Surgeries

Both hospitals say numerous precautions have been put in place to maintain a safe environment of care.

05/03/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Testing Available Tuesday in North Sarasota

Tests are by appointment only; this event is one of three sessions scheduled throughout the county next week.

05/03/2020 By Staff

Grants

CareerSource Suncoast to Receive Emergency Funds From United Way Suncoast

The funds are part of more than $1.2 million of COVID-19 emergency assistance from the United Way Suncoast’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.

05/03/2020 By Staff

Coping with COVID-19

When Will Tourism Return to Sarasota County, and in What Form?

Virginia Haley on how Visit Sarasota is planning for the near future.

05/01/2020 By Ilene Denton

Coronavirus

Some Local Restaurants Will Begin Offering Limited In-Person Dining

Per new state rules, restaurants must follow social distancing regulations and limit indoor seating to 25 percent of total capacity.

05/01/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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Faces Sarasota-Manatee 2020

We are proud to present these businesses and individuals whose experience and expertise make them leaders in their fields. They demonstrate passion and commitment in their work every day.

05/01/2020

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The Faces of Caring, Empowerment, Belonging

Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

05/01/2020

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The Faces of Wealth Management

J.L. Bainbridge & Company, INC.

05/01/2020