Conferences

Florida Creativity Conference Set For March 6-8

The annual symposium features professionals from the business, education, the arts, philanthropy and health and wellness industries who study creativity and how it transforms lives.

02/10/2020 By Staff

Environment

'Beach University' Returns in March

Hour-long outdoor sessions feature hands-on curriculum related to the coastal environment and how best to care for its ecology.

02/10/2020 By Staff

Design

Robrady Announces Partnership with GMX7

The design firm has created an aquatic resistance training device for swimmers called the X1-PRO.

02/10/2020 By Staff

Sustainability

Zero Waste Bar Opens

The store is located inside the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime.

02/10/2020 By Staff

Cupid Column: Mimi Lee’s Love Tips

Seven ways you can get closer to your partner.

02/10/2020

Limelight

Selby Gardens' "Expect the Unexpected" Orchid Ball Celebrated Salvador Dali

More than 500 guests attended the ball at the gardens, which was decorated in the style of the Surrealist artist.

02/10/2020 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Extravaganza

The "Live, Laugh, Love" Extravaganza at the Ritz featured luncheon, vendors and a Bigs & Littles fashion show.

02/10/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Thunder By The Bay Kickoff Party

The "Born to Be Wild" party took place at the White Buffalo Saloon and featured country casual wear.

02/10/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Philly up

Five Delicious Cheesesteaks That Will Please Your Inner Philadelphian

Chef Judi has noticed an uptick in the number of cheesesteaks on local menus and went on a mission to find the best.

02/10/2020 By Judi Gallagher

Review

Leave Your Troubles Behind With Circus Sarasota 2020

From dogs to clowns to trapeze artistry, the show takes you to another, welcome place.

02/09/2020 By Kay Kipling

Brain Storm

Brain Health Initiative for the Florida Gulf Coast Region and Beyond

A decades-long brain health and performance study headquartered in Lakewood Ranch has launched.

02/08/2020

Awards

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Announces 2019 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year

They are Victoria Phillips and David Rengifo.

02/07/2020 By Staff

Health News

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Makes Honor Roll in Nation's First 'Tipping Point' Challenge

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was among 95 organizations to receive national recognition for improving care for people living with a serious illness.

02/07/2020 By Staff

Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Association Meeting Will Focus on Concerns About Short-Term Rentals

Sarasota Magazine senior editor Cooper Levey-Baker will be part of the panel discussion and networking event.

02/07/2020 By Staff

Education

New Local Think Tank Holds Lectures on Future Tech Disruptions

By 2030, “40 percent of all existing jobs will be gone. Anything repetitive will be made redundant” by artificial intelligence.

02/07/2020 By David Klement

What Your Money Can Buy

Here's What $1.5 Million Will Buy on Siesta Key

Plus, homes for $350,000 and $1.95 million in Lakewood Ranch.

02/07/2020 By Ilene Denton

All Natural

A Midcentury Home in the Sanderling Club Is Redesigned to Bring the Outdoors In

The home is set on a very private acre framed by gigantic live oaks, stands of bamboo, banyan trees and rhapis palms. Take a peek inside.

02/07/2020 By Ilene Denton

You Don’t Have to be a Chef to Want a Fabulous Kitchen

Check out some of these inspired kitchen designs.

02/06/2020

'Don't miss an opportunity to lead'

Women's Summit Brings Together Entrepreneurs, Executives and a Soccer Legend

Keynote speakers included soccer player, Olympian and author Abby Wambach, entrepreneur and former Telemundo president Nely Galán and CNN national correspondent Natasha Chen.

02/06/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Lectures

New College of Florida to Host Black History Month Symposium on Saturday

This year's symposium focuses on the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on minorities.

02/06/2020 By Staff