Women in Film

Through Women's Eyes Film Festival Celebrates International Female Filmmakers

The festival will showcase women-inspired films and celebrate International Women's Day from March 6-8.

02/27/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Sponsored Content

Asolo Rep Presents Lauren Yee’s Smart and Funny New Drama THE GREAT LEAP

Basketball, family and global politics intersect in this witty and fast-paced comedic drama, running March 18 – April 11.

02/27/2020

Transportation

Organization Invites Public to Provide Feedback on Transportation Plan

Community members are also encouraged to share transportation-related items they would like to see addressed in their areas.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Nursing

Scholarships Available for Local Nurses, Nursing Students

Since 2016, SNAC has awarded $264,000 in nursing scholarships to 72 local recipients.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Construction

Out-of-Door Academy Announces Completion Date for New Middle School

The 13,500-square-foot facility will be finished in fall 2020.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Marketing

Marketing Association to Host Content Strategy Workshop

The March 18 event's featured speaker will be marketing consultant Tiffany McEachern.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Developer Purchases Former Albertsons Location on U.S. 41 in Venice

Plans for the property, which is now owned by Benderson Realty Development, have not been disclosed.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Grants $500,000 to New College

The funds will launch a new program targeting local high school students who have demonstrated strong academics and outstanding community leadership.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Weekend Planner

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend: Feb. 27-March 4

Southwest Florida Heritage Festival at Crowley Nature Center, Mote’s Savage Seas exhibit opens, Les Miz at the Van Wezel and more.

02/27/2020 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

Harvest House Home Again Luncheon

The luncheon benefits more than 1,000 families, unaccompanied youth, veterans and adult men and women aided by supportive housing.

02/27/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Journey to the End of Florida

Four Must-See Everglades Destinations

It only takes about two hours to drive from Sarasota to the Everglades' entry point, but once there, you’re on the edge of a vast new world.

02/27/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Bike Brigade

City Opens Bike Share Station in Palm Avenue Garage

Visitors may return the bikes to the Palm Avenue or St. Armands Parking Garage locations.

02/26/2020 By Staff

Mergers

Empath Health, Stratum Health System Begin Formal Merger Talks

Tidewell Hospice operates under the Stratum Health System brand.

02/26/2020 By Staff

Education

Buchanan Announces Service Academy Nominations

His nominations include 17 students from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

02/26/2020 By Staff

Funding

Manatee County Commissioners Vote to Commit $5 Million to Support Mote

The funds will be distributed over five years to support operations, programs and outreach activities that promote tourism.

02/26/2020 By Staff

Weekly planner

The Best Dining Events in Sarasota This Week

On the menu: the De Soto Food & Music Festival, an Englewood beer bash, a pizza-making lesson and the Cornhole & Cocktails Festival.

02/26/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Grants

Sarasota Chosen to Participate in LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program

The program helps local governments committed to accelerating progress on climate change, resilience and social equity planning, measure and track performance using LEED.

02/25/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

All Faiths Food Bank Kicks Off Annual Campaign Against Summer Hunger

A walk across the Ringling Bridge will launch a six-week, dollar-for-dollar match challenge of $1.4 million from April 1-May 15.

02/25/2020 By Staff

Sponsored Content

New Exhibition Opening Featuring Local Artist Andrea Dasha Reich

Find out all about her newest body of work.

02/25/2020

Economy

Floridians Should Be 'Concerned, Not Panicked' About Coronavirus, Says Economist

The probability of a state recession has also increased to 24.1 percent.

02/25/2020 By Staff