Politics

Will Sydney Gruters Run for Congress?

Gruters, the executive director and vice president of advancement at the New College of Florida Foundation and wife of Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters, just got a ringing endorsement from Donald Trump.

03/25/2026 By Kendall Southworth

ArtsBeat

Venice Theatre Takes a 'Drive' Through Sensitive Subjects

Paula Vogel won a Pulitzer Prize for her engaging and disturbing "How I Learned to Drive."

03/25/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

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AccuWeather Releases 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Plus, NOAA is updating its "cone of uncertainty" for 2026.

03/25/2026 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota Is the 28th Worst City in America for Allergies

No wonder we've been sniffling and sneezing.

03/25/2026 By Isaac Eger

Key Chorale Presents Radiance: A Concert in Candlelight

This luminous program brings together the Key Chorale Chamber Singers with guest instrumentalists for an evening designed to awaken the senses and soothe the spirit.

03/25/2026

Mira Mar Recast

Plans for Luxury Condos Behind the Historic Mira Mar Plaza Move Ahead

After years of debate over demolition, preservation and height, the Palm Avenue project is now entering its sales phase with plans for two 18-story towers behind the restored historic structure. Prices will start in the high $3 millions.

03/24/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Less Sunshine, More Secrecy as Florida Limits Public Records Access

Florida lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills this session to limit access to public records, but fewer than 10 passed. Still, open government advocates say the measures that did clear the Legislature could significantly restrict transparency.

03/23/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight and Alice Herman/Suncoast Searchlight

Review

What's the Buzz in Urbanite Theatre's 'The Apiary'?

The bees aren't doing so well in Kate Douglas' play. Neither are the humans.

03/23/2026 By Kay Kipling

Branded Content: Meet the Nonprofits Making an Impact

Nonprofits to Know During the Giving Challenge

The Giving Challenge, presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, is a 24-hour celebration of generosity supporting hundreds of nonprofits across our region.

03/20/2026

Leadership Reset

John Annis to Lead Barancik Foundation After Board Determined Previous CEO 'Wasn't a Long-Term Fit'

John Brothers departs after less than four months at the helm of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

03/20/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Camera, Action

Actor Dylan McDermott Brings His 'Magic Realism' Exhibit to Sarasota

McDermott's street-photography exhibition opens Sunday, March 29, at Burns Gallery on Central.

03/20/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Nobody Does It Better

Morgan James sings the iconic music of James Bond, backed by Sarasota Orchestra in the concert season’s Pops finale.

03/20/2026

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota Erased Downtown Art Without Public Notice. Now Artists Are Seeking Damages.

Nine artists have filed claims against the city of Sarasota, alleging their rights were violated when officials removed pavement art in response to a state directive from the Florida Department of Transportation.

03/20/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight and Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org