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New Music New College Season Preview

A mix of new and returning artists highlights the 2019-20 schedule.

08/01/2019 By Kay Kipling

Enter the Dragons

Could Soccer Be Sarasota's Next Great Investment?

According to a 2018 Gallup poll, soccer is expected to overtake baseball in spectator popularity and become the third most-watched sport in America.

08/01/2019 By Isaac Eger

Sneak Peek

Animated Film Time Spy Takes on Some Big Topics at The Ringling's Center for Asian Art

The film by Chinese artist Sun Xun deals with history, the environment and, of course, time.

08/01/2019 By Kay Kipling

The Jet Set

Private Air Travel Is Up, Up, Up in Sarasota

All of Sarasota's private air travel facilities have seen an increase in takeoffs and landings over the past few years.

08/01/2019 By Stacey Altherr Photography by Everett Dennison

Comfort food

New Greek Restaurant Is a Family Affair

The husband and wife team of Adel and Dina Elostta opened Athens Family Restaurant on Bee Ridge last month.

07/31/2019 By Olivia Letts

Grants

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $196,451 in Support, Grants for Summer Campaign

The Campaign Against Summer Hunger raises funds for summer feeding programs.

07/31/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Community Day School Hires Marketing Coordinator

In her new role, Lindsay Sweeting is responsible for all marketing and outreach efforts, oversight of special events and social media.

07/31/2019 Photography by Staff

Grants

Embracing Our Differences Receives Grant from Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

The $26,333 grant will be used to empower the organization's educational outreach programs and its 2020 outdoor exhibit in Bayfront Park.

07/31/2019 By Staff

Feng Shui

Feng Shui Expert Kathy Keh Takes Us Inside her Home

Modern feng shui is rooted in the arrangement of spaces and symbols as guided by an individual’s intentions and intuitions.

07/31/2019 By Hannah Wallace

Awards

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Receives Mission: Lifeline Gold Achievement Award

LWRMC earned the award by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance for quick and appropriate treatment of heart attack patients.

07/31/2019 By Staff

Bite squad

Shark Days Return to Mote Marine

Mote scientist Robert Hueter tells us why it's actually a good sign to see sharks swimming in the Gulf.

07/31/2019 By Hanna Powers

Vroom Vroom

Inside the New World of Autonomous Vehicles

We'll be safer, but also less free.

07/31/2019 By Rich Rescigno

Preview

GuitarSarasota Plans Wide-Ranging 2019-20 Season

Guitarists from around the world perform works by Bach, Scarlatti and more.

07/31/2019 By Kay Kipling

Walking With Ghosts

A Conversation With Poet Diana Khoi Nguyen

'Grief was an unpredictable, tricky thing I found myself in as I was trying to understand and make sense of my brother’s passing.'

07/31/2019 By Olivia Letts

Weekly Planner

Swiss Dishes, a Musical Brunch and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: painting at Lucky's Market and a sauce-making class at Publix.

07/31/2019 By Hanna Powers

Marketing

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Rebrands as 360 Orthopedics

The new name is a reflection of the practice's growth.

07/30/2019 By Staff

Construction

Taylor Morrison Breaks Ground on Second 18-Hole Golf Course at Lakewood Ranch

The golf course will be located in Esplanade at Azario in Lakewood Ranch.

07/30/2019 By Staff

Awards

FCCI Named a Florida 'Best Company to Work For' by Florida Trend

The recognition marks FCCI’s 11th year on the list.

07/30/2019 Photography by Staff

Health

Sarasota Memorial Makes List of 57 'Standout' Hospitals

The U.S. News & World Report results earned SMH the No. 1 “Best Regional Hospital” ranking in the Sarasota-Bradenton-North Port metropolitan area.

07/30/2019 Photography by Staff

Preview

Sarasota Contemporary Dance's Next Season Is 'Growing Larger'

The company marks 14 years with expansions and additions.

07/30/2019 By Kay Kipling