Playing Soon

Music, Movies, and (Some of) Romeo and Juliet, All Coming Up

A virtual happy hour concert, Shakespearean monologues, and an all-new Sarasota Film Festival.

04/14/2020 By Kay Kipling

Free Webinar

How Philanthropists and Volunteers Can Help Their Favorite Charities in the Midst of COVID-19

Join us and global nonprofit expert Bob Carter for a free webinar April 21.

04/14/2020 Edited by Susan Burns

Coronavirus

Citywide Public Health Emergency Extended; Memorial Day Parade Cancelled

The emergency order strongly urges citizens to wear protective masks in public.

04/13/2020 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Passenger Traffic Down 23 Percent in March Due to COVID-19

Airport leadership says traffic is expected to be down by a whopping 95 percent in April.

04/13/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Restaurant Association Says More Help for the Industry Is Needed

After the pandemic passes, the National Restaurant Association warns, nearly all American restaurants will be 'in desperate need of cash.'

04/13/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Around We Go

New Roundabouts to Open This Weekend

Travel lanes at U.S. 41 and 10th Street will both change to a two-lane roundabout configuration.

04/13/2020

Coronavirus

SunCoast Community Blood Centers Participates in an Experimental New Therapy for COVID-19

A recovered doctor becomes the first person in Sarasota to donate plasma to COVID-19 patients.

04/10/2020 By Susan Burns

Sponsored Content

The Sarasota Chamber Continues to Engage Their Members

Comb your hair, put on a collared shirt and participate in these great events.

04/10/2020

Education

Pine View School Students Advance to Finals in National Math Competition

Two teams from the school have been named finalists in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge.

04/10/2020 By Staff

Good Deeds

Tammy's Alterations & Dry Cleaning Donates Masks to All Faiths Food Bank

Tammy's team members donated 50 cloth masks for food bank staffers to wear while working at the office in order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

04/10/2020 By Staff

Design Duo

Local Lego Masters Pair: Building to a Big Finish

Young couple Tyler and Amy Clites head to the TV competition show's season finale next week.

04/10/2020 By Kay Kipling

Awards

Florida Center Named One of Best Nonprofits to Work for in the U.S.

The organization ranked No. 18 on The NonProfit Times' annual list.

04/10/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

How to Up Your Wine Education During the Pandemic

From expert certifications to casual virtual tastings, there are a number of ways to learn more about wine while you're stuck at home.

04/10/2020 By Bob McGinn

Coronavirus

Expert Bartender Begins Offering Video Cocktail Tutorials

Unable to tend bar because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rob Boyland has begun teaching people how to do it themselves.

04/10/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Preview

The Venice Symphony Announces 2020-21 Season

Music director/conductor Troy Quinn leads the orchestra and guest soloists in 17 concerts.

04/10/2020 By Kay Kipling

Shipping

Port Manatee Opens Transfer Facility, Maximizing Throughput

The 3.6-acre facility was completed in three months at a port investment of $916,093, while supporting 10 construction jobs.

04/09/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Tide 'Loads of Hope' Available for Sarasota First Responders

The program offers medical personnel, police officers and firefighters free laundry services.

04/09/2020 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools Begins Search for New Superintendent

The school board says it intends to fill the position before the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.

04/09/2020 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Hunger Started Early This Year Due to COVID-19 School Closures

Here are the top 5 things you need to know about child hunger in our community.

04/09/2020

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of Our April IMG Academy Feature Story

Our photographer captures athletes warming up during the academy's NFL draft preparation program.

04/09/2020 Photography by Everett Dennison