Community Power

Inside Newtown’s Grassroots Push to Become a Trauma-Informed Neighborhood

A national model brought to Sarasota aims to build long-term resilience through local leadership, block-level organizing and deep listening.

09/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Rainbow Connection

The Limelight District's New LGBTQ+ Center Will Host a Grand Opening on Friday

Located in the Limelight District, northeast of downtown Sarasota, the center will offer a roster of services and workshops spanning mental health to gardening.

12/13/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Neighborhood Proud

Glen Oaks Manor Is a Hidden Jewel With Major Circus History

With an intriguing history and the Bobby Jones golf complex right next door, these villas have become a magnet for creatives.

05/17/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Art for all

Will You Be The Free Little Art Gallery's Next Curator?

Sarasota's Free Little Art Gallery is closing its tiny doors on Dec. 25. Founder Judy Robertson is looking for its new home.

12/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Celebration

How to Celebrate Pride Month

A list of events and activities dedicated to celebrating and uplifting our LGBTQ+ community this month.

06/01/2022 By Chloe Nelson

Welcome To Our World

Get a Sneak Peak at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County's New Art Exhibit

The photography club's exhibit is currently on display in the Ringling Community Gallery.

05/05/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Q & A

A Local Black Lives Matter Leader Talks About the Movement's Past, Present and Future

"Black people are a lot greater than our pain," says Sarasota's Deedra Zee.

02/11/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Equity & Access Grants

More than $320,000 in funding will support nonprofit organizations in equitably expanding access for local communities in health care, education, and human services.

10/21/2021

Foundation Video Series Shares Stories of Resilience, Innovation, and Hope

Gulf Coast Community Foundation plans five episodes of The Future of _____.

04/13/2021

Bravo! to Our November Incredible Kid!

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Replay Outreach applaud an extraordinary local kid.

12/09/2020

Young Folks

Sarasota Creatrix Launches New Arts and Music Event

Artist and musician Dana Laag wants to foster a creative community for young people.

10/08/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

History Buffs

A Sarasota Duo's Historical Experiences Educate and Entertain

Offering everything from live events to a podcast, Compass Rose will lead you down a rabbit hole of Sarasota history.

08/30/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Teen Dream

Sarasota's Truly Valued Mentors Teenage Girls and Helps Build Their Self-Esteem

The Truly Valued: Who Am I? exhibit features work from a group of teenage girls, and premieres this month.

01/08/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Article

Sneak Peek: Our 2015 Best Of Sarasota Party

With just over a month left to get your tickets, we're sharing a few sizzling details of our Best of Sarasota 2015 Party. Will we see you there?

03/11/2015 By Chelsey Lucas