Listening to Diverse Voices

Adria Jensen on Growing Up Cuban, Why We Need More Hispanic Lawyers and the Importance of Mentors

Jensen is a partner in the Sarasota firm Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick and has been nominated to become a judge.

10/20/2022 By Bethany Ritz

Yes Cigar

A Father-Son Team Is Selling Hand-Crafted Cigars at the Sarasota Farmers Market

"It's more than a business. It’s a tradition."

04/01/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Havana gold

Four Excellent Spots for Cuban Food (And One Excellent Recipe for Flan)

Chef Judi says there's no need to get on a plane to Havana to sample authentic Cuban cuisine.

08/26/2019 By Judi Gallagher

After the Revolution

Coco Fusco's New Exhibit at The Ringling Explores Politics in the U.S. and in Post-Castro Cuba

Fusco won the Hermitage Artist Retreat's Greenfield Prize in 2016.

09/26/2018 By Kay Kipling

Ships Ahoy!

A Cuba Cruise is the Perfect Introduction to the Island Nation

Hola, Havana.

03/28/2018 By Kay Kipling

Caribbean Confidential

Hurricanes, Havana and Caribbean Investment Opportunities

A Sarasota seminar examines opportunities in Cuba and the Caribbean.

02/28/2018 By Pam Daniel

Politics

Panel Discussion Covers Future of Cuba and the Caribbean

The event includes a former U.S. diplomat, the director for the Americas Center at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, two congressional representatives and more.

02/14/2018 By staff

Economy

Cuba Relations Focus of Panel Discussion in Sarasota

Panelists to address how recent policy changes will affect business, travel and trade

08/21/2017 By staff

Tourism

Seminar Explores Future of U.S.-Cuba Relations

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is hosing a seminar titled 'What Now, Cuba?' on Sept. 11.

08/15/2017 By staff

Set Sail

Return to Havana

After 20 years, writer Phillippe Diederich sails back to Cuba to find a country that's finally changing.

09/28/2016 By Phillippe Diederich

Travel

Tampa One of 10 American Cities Selected for Scheduled Flights to Havana

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday proposed to select eight U.S. airlines to begin scheduled flights between a number of American cities—including Tampa—and Havana.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Columbia's Mojito

Stave off summer with a rum classic.

06/28/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Nine Sarasota Shopping Finds Inspired by Havana

Cuba's capital is heating up spring fashion collections, which sizzle with vibrant colors and sultry prints.

01/01/2016 By Carol Tisch

Article

Selby Gallery Exhibit Shines Light on Cuban Art

In a Selby Gallery exhibition, Cuban-American collector Jorge Reynardus shines a light on Cuban artists forced from their homeland.

10/30/2015 By Kay Kipling