Review

Florida Studio Theatre's Kunstler Makes A Strong Case

The play by Jeffrey Sweet recalls some of attorney William Kunstler's work in a compelling style.

02/24/2020 By Kay Kipling

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IMPACT 100 SRQ Seeks Area Women to Join Giving Collective by March 1

This group of women philanthropists from Sarasota and Manatee counties raised more than $220,000 in 2019 for two local nonprofits. This year’s goal? To raise $500,000 by March 1 for five nonprofits.

02/24/2020

Limelight

CAN Red Ribbon Gala 2020

CAN Community Health programs related to HIV awareness and prevention benefit from the evening at the Ritz.

02/24/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

ARC Unconditional Love Gala 2020

Puppies posed with guests at the annual gala at Michael's On East.

02/24/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Van Wezel Foundation Inspiration Gala 2020

The gala brought together hundreds on the Van Wezel bayfront to benefit educational programs.

02/24/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

SPARCCle on the Runway 2020

Four decades of fashions highlighted the luncheon, marking SPARCC's 40th anniversary.

02/24/2020 Photography by Cliff Roles

River view

Manatee River Restaurant Will Open Next Month

Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill is opening its new Ellenton location in mid-March.

02/24/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Financial Advisor Named to Morgan Stanley Pacesetter’s Club

Rochelle A. Nigri is a financial advisor with the firm's Bellwether Group in Sarasota.

02/21/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Nonprofit Receives $60,000 Donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc.

The funding benefits Teen Court of Sarasota's programs.

02/21/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Law Enforcement Director to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame

Jay Romine, director of the Manatee Technical College Law Enforcement Academy, also served as Holmes Beach chief of police for more than 20 years.

02/21/2020 By Staff

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Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar Stirs Up Southside Village

Hillview’s newest restaurant is anything but blasé with a romantic vibe and euro-inspired cuisine.

02/21/2020

Next Case

Playwright Jeffrey Sweet Talks About His Play Kunstler, Now Onstage at Florida Studio Theatre

The controversial attorney William Kunstler gets a new look.

02/21/2020 By Kay Kipling

Real Estate

Sarasota, Manatee Home Sales Increased in January 2020

Meanwhile, home inventory decreased.

02/21/2020 By Staff

Health News

Venice Regional Bayfront Health Now Offering Palliative Care Services

Care is provided through the hospital's collaboration with Connexis Medical Services.

02/21/2020 By Staff

Limelight

Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon 2020

The 11th annual luncheon also marks the 40th anniversary of Tidewell's services in the community.

02/20/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Jobs

Women’s Resource Center’s Career Connections Program Will Offer Free CNA Training Session

Representatives from local healthcare systems will be on hand with information about classes, scholarships, employment and other opportunities.

02/20/2020 By Staff

Let's Read

Sarasota County Libraries Team Up with Baltimore Orioles

The program encourages children to read three or more books during February and March to earn a free reserved grandstand ticket to an Orioles spring training game.

02/20/2020 By Staff

Trade

Port Manatee Trade Hub Adds Chile Office

The new office in Santiago will be led by Guillermo Patricio Guzmán Marin, a global trade specialist.

02/20/2020 By Staff

Le Sunday Funday

Downtown C'est La Vie! Location Adds Sunday Brunch Service

From 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the restaurant is serving eggs Benedict, avocado toast, croissant French toast and more, plus its regular menu.

02/20/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekend Planner

What to Do in Sarasota: Feb. 20-26

MLB spring training kicks off, John Fogerty at the Van Wezel, and lots more.

02/20/2020 By Ilene Denton