Into the Woods

Photos: The Natural Beauty of Myakka River State Park

Let’s go exploring.

04/21/2020

Generation climate

Sarasota Teens Have Become Leaders in the Fight to Slow Climate Change

Sarasota Students 4 Climate organizes 'climate strike' protests in downtown Sarasota.

04/21/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coronavirus

Two Out of Three Restaurant Workers Have Lost Their Jobs

A new survey from the National Restaurant Association estimates that the restaurant industry will lose $80 billion in sales by the end of April.

04/21/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Best of Sarasota 2020

Readers' Choice: Best Neighborhood Joints

From Lakewood Ranch to Venice, here are our readers' votes for their favorite neighborhood restaurants.

04/21/2020

Sponsored Content

Navigating the CARES Act

A local business and tax attorney breaks down COVID-19 relief.

04/20/2020 By Christina J. Strasser

Turtle Power

First Sea Turtle Nest of the Season Reported on Siesta Key

Now in its 39th year, all sea turtle monitoring is conducted with permission from local government to allow access to closed beaches.

04/20/2020 By Staff

Best of Sarasota 2020

The Best of Sarasota-Manatee!

Here are our readers' picks for the best restaurants, shopping and more on the Suncoast. We've updated them to reflect changing hours and options during COVID-19.

04/20/2020

Unemployment Benefits

Wondering About Your Unemployment Benefits? So Are a Lot of Other Floridians

Hundreds of thousands of Florida residents, desperate for help, have been unable to get it.

04/20/2020 By David Hackett

Preview

Sarasota Ballet Announces 30th Anniversary Season

The company will present several premieres and a few familiar favorites for 2020-21.

04/20/2020 By Kay Kipling

Coping with COVID-19

‘I’m Not Waiting Around for Things to Happen:’ The View from a Small Business Owner

Daniel Milks turns to delivering for Instacart while he strategizes what his travel company will look like when it reopens.

04/18/2020 By Ilene Denton

Coronavirus

DeSantis Suspends 'Actively Seeking Work' Requirement for Unemployment Claimants

The governor's office says that the suspension is on an emergency temporary basis to respond to the spread of COVID-19.

04/17/2020 By Megan McDonald

Coronavirus

Citywide Public Health Emergency Extended; Public 'Very Strongly Urged' to Wear Protective Masks

The new emergency order is in place at least through April 24.

04/17/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

SVN Commercial Advisory Group Manages Sale of $1.08 Million Industrial Site

The property is a 14,700-square-foot industrial warehouse at 299 Sarasota Center Blvd.

04/17/2020 By Staff

Awards

Ringling Students Awarded 37 Scholarships From the Society of Illustrators

Ringling illustration students took home more awards than any other art school in the country.

04/17/2020 By Staff

Local Produce

You Can Still Go Blueberry Picking at Albritton Fruit Farms

Pick fresh blueberries, then use your bounty to make blueberry pancakes. You won't regret it.

04/17/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Breaking News

Selby Gardens Adopts Historic Spanish Point as Companion Campus

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will now be an umbrella organization with two distinct campuses: its downtown Sarasota location and Historic Spanish Point.

04/17/2020 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Lake Club Home for When Price Is No Object

For this price, you might expect a tennis court and a 1,000-bottle wine room—but a marble-floored car museum? A private golf course?

04/17/2020 By Robert Plunket

Coronavirus

Free COVID-19 Testing to Be Offered in Newtown on April 17

Tests will be given by appointment only for healthcare workers and those experiencing symptoms.

04/16/2020 By Staff

They Did It!

Local Couple Takes Home the Lego Masters Championship

Tyler and Amy Clites scored with their prize-winning creation Wednesday night on the season finale of the Fox TV show.

04/16/2020 By Kay Kipling

Talks

'Even Cheetahs Slow Down' Webinar Motivates Leaders to Embrace Change

Guest speaker Julie Henry applies her wildlife research to the business world, and shares how leaders can survive and adapt to change.

04/16/2020 By Allison Forsyth