Unity Awards

KT Curran’s Plays and Films Star Young Adults and Their Deeply Emotional Stories

“I like to do good work as much as I like to help young people."

01/30/2020 By Kay Kipling

Unity Awards

Aly Busse Spreads the Gospel of Marine Science to Area Minority Students

“We need people who’ve come from different backgrounds and life experiences to help solve problems the oceans are facing. The more diverse voices, the better.”

01/30/2020 By Megan McDonald

Love Matches

Four Great Gifts for Valentine's Day—or Any Day

Buy for your loved ones or keep them for yourself.

01/30/2020 By Megan McDonald

Flashback

Flashback: Kentucky Military Institute, Circa 1947-1951

The institute opened its winter quarters in downtown Venice in 1933.

01/30/2020 By Ilene Denton

How to Save a Life

Simulated Teenagers Are Training Sarasota County School Staff to Help Troubled Students

The new training is a response to a spreading mental health crisis among young Americans.

01/30/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Under the Big Top

Circus Sarasota Entertains Thousands Each Season. But First, It Needs That Tent

How did the tent get there? How big is it? Who made it? We asked circus tent master Luis Garcia those questions and more.

01/30/2020 By Kay Kipling

Hidden Histories

Sarasota’s Black Cemeteries Have, Thankfully, Been Preserved

Cemeteries are a history of people and physical places that hold a society’s memories.

01/30/2020 By Isaac Eger

Weekend Planner

What to Do in Sarasota: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Kristen Chenoweth at the Van Wezel, free outdoor movie night at Nathan Benderson Park and more.

01/30/2020 By Ilene Denton

Unity Awards

Jacquelyn Paulk and David Rubin Help Kids SOAR

Jacquelyn Paulk's passion for students and parents is legendary. With the help of David Rubin, her SOAR Learning Center is thriving.

01/30/2020 By Susan Burns

Construction

Halfacre Construction Company Completes New Veterinary Clinic

The 6,300-square-foot facility houses a full-scale medical center outfitted with seven exam rooms, a surgery suite, a full laboratory, a dental suite and a spacious reception area.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Group Nets More Than $65 Million in Closed Sales

The Ackerman Group was also ranked No. 1 team in Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2019.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Children First Names New Board Leadership for 2020

Children First provides Head Start and Early Head Start services to Sarasota County residents.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Fitness

New Gym Opens in Lakewood Ranch

D1 Training was co-founded by Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Express Yourself

Ebijou Founder Elma Felix Handcrafts Jewelry Inspired by Her St. Lucian Upbringing

Felix expresses the vibrancy of her West Indian heritage and her background in architecture to create jewelry in rich colors, textiles and patterns.

01/29/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Fast Track

Real Estate Attorney Joins Blalock Walters

Timothy Shaw expands the firm's real estate practice group.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Siesta Key Marina Sold

The marina will be renamed Safe Harbor Siesta Key.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Sheriff Tom Knight Elected as Special Advisor to Board of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation

Knight is Sarasota County's 10th sheriff and has served since Jan. 6, 2009.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Martin J. Kossoff Honored in Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List

Kossoff is the founder and chairman of Allegiant Private Advisors.

01/29/2020 By Staff

Limelight

Embracing Our Differences 2020 Annual Luncheon

Supporters of the annual outdoor art exhibit at Bayfront Park filled Michael’s On East to celebrate its mission.

01/29/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Weekly Planner

A Cast Iron Cooking Class, a Downton Abbey-Themed Dinner and More of This Week’s Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a night market and food truck rally and a sunset happy hour.

01/29/2020 By Rachel Suwak