Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards $8 Million in Grants

Plus, Season of Sharing raises $7.2 million, Planned Parenthood raises nearly $900,000 at its annual dinner, and more.

03/10/2025 By Staff

Hitting the High Notes

Sarasota Opera Announces 2025-2026 Anniversary Season

The organization will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House in April 2026.

03/10/2025 By Staff

Join the Child Protection Center in Celebrating 45 Years of Helping Children Thrive

Blue Ties and Butterflies: A Night of Transformational Healing

03/10/2025

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler

With Lucky 8, Cajun Cuisine Finally Has a Home in Sarasota

The food comes courtesy of chef and co-owner Mark Majorie, who worked in kitchens in New Orleans for years, and his business partner Edward Zaki, the owner of 1592 and co-owner of Adeline.

03/10/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Advantage Point

Sarasota’s Music Festivals: How Artists Can Maximize Their Reach Beyond the Stage

Turning Festival Performances into Long-Term Fan Engagement and Growth

03/10/2025

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Breakthrough in Men’s Health: Stem Cell Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Regenerative Medicine’s New Frontier: Restoring Sexual Health with Stem Cell Therapy

03/10/2025

An Oldie but Goodie

A Midcentury Modern Gem in Southgate Offers a Peek into the Past

Today, 25 years after purchasing the home for $86,500, it’s a time capsule that owner Scott Spear wants to pass on to another aficionado.

03/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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10 Tips for Female Entrepreneurs Looking to Break Into Real Estate

Empowering Women to Succeed in Real Estate: Strategies for Breaking Barriers and Building Wealth

03/06/2025

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Top 10 Essential Pieces of Restaurant Furniture to Shop for Today

Furnishing Success: Must-Have Pieces for a Stylish & Functional Restaurant

03/06/2025

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From Headlines To Homes: How Does News Contribute To Our Life?

Shaping Perspectives: The Everyday Impact of News on Society

03/06/2025

Who's In Store

Lindsey McDaniel of Laura Jean’s Consignments Shares Three Favorite Recent Finds

In 1992, McDaniel's mother, Laura Jean, decided to open a consignment store. Thirty-three years later, it's still going strong.

03/06/2025 By Elizabeth Djinis

History Now

With New Land Deal, Sarasota African American Cultural Center Moves Closer to Becoming Reality

City of Sarasota commissioners approved an "option to purchase" deal this week, paving the way for the long-awaited museum and arts hub.

03/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

At the Movies

Flashback: 'Honky Tonk Freeway' Set, 1980

A critical and box office failure at the time of its 1981 release, the comedy "Honky Tonk Freeway," which was partly filmed in Sarasota, is due for reappraisal.

03/06/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Advantage Point

What’s the Difference Between No Deposit and Deposit Bonuses in Crypto Casinos?

Exploring Bonus Options: Risk-Free Rewards vs. High-Value Deposits

03/05/2025

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Referral Bonuses vs. Cashback Bonuses: Which Offers More Value?

Maximizing Rewards: Choosing Between Social Perks and Risk-Free Play

03/05/2025

That's the Spirit

A New Exhibition at The Ringling Delivers Chills, Thrills and Plenty of Historic Curiosities

Spiritualism became a huge movement in America in the 19th century, prodded by the horrific casualties of the Civil War, and, later, in the 20th century, the carnage of World War I.

03/05/2025 By Kay Kipling