To Infinity and Beyond

In a Tiny Battery-Powered Plane, a Local Pilot Is Shattering World Records in Electric Aviation

Miguel Iturmendi, the founder of Helios Horizon, wants to bring clean aviation to the masses.

01/04/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Environment

North Port Is Adding a Natural Resources Division to Help Preserve the Environment

The new division aims to respond to fast and furious development that’s exploding in south Sarasota County.

07/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Green Scene

Science and Environment Council Announces Upcoming Environmental Summit, Expo

"Our natural environment is the foundation of our economy and quality of life," says Dr. Jennifer Shafer, the council's co-executive director.

06/12/2023 By Staff

responsible building

Sustainable Design Benefits the Planet and Your Pocketbook

Amber Whittle will be among the speakers at this week's two-day Environmental Design conference. She shares five takeaways you can implement today.

09/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Paddle up

This Myakka Ranch Comes With Livestock, a Stocked Lake and Tropical Fruit Gardens

It's listed for $6,995,000 million—and you can bid on it in Sotheby's inaugural live real estate auction.

09/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Recipe

Love Snapper? Try Lionfish Instead

Eating the invasive species isn't just delicious—it also helps put a dent in their population, which threatens marine ecosystems worldwide.

09/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Energy Saver

20 Tips to Ease Your Environmental Impact—and Save Money, Too

Check out this list of DIY tips that can help save money on your energy bill today, and lessen your impact on the environment for a better tomorrow.

08/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sustainable star

Solstice Planning Wins Sustainability Award for St. Armands Parking Garage

Architect Jonathan Parks of Solstice Planning was awarded at the 2022 AIA Florida convention.

08/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Strawsome

First Watch Has Adopted a New, Biodegradable Type of Straw

The rapidly growing chain is making a sustainable switch.

08/03/2022 By Lauren Jackson

The Green Living Toolkit

How to Go Solar in the Sunshine State

Two experts break down how going solar is an all-around win for homeowners and the environment.

06/28/2022 By Kim Doleatto

The Green Living Toolkit

How to Turn Your Yard Into a Paradise for Florida Wildlife

Two experts explain how your yard (or even just your balcony) can have a positive effect on the environment.

04/14/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Earthy Art

Claire Calvino Uses Banana Paper, An Eco-Friendly Alternative, to Make Whimsical Art

The tree's fibers make paper that's less polluting, wasteful and saves the chopping down of hundreds of trees per year.

04/11/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sustainability

Registration Open for Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop

This year’s workshop, themed “Roots of Sustainability,” will be held virtually.

10/29/2021

Sustainability

Registration Open for Sarasota County's 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop

The online event will be held Nov. 10 and feature speakers Meg Lowman, Rob Greenfield and Tai Simpson.

08/11/2021 By Staff

Environmental Entrepreneurs

Two New Local Businesses Are Giving Waste a Second Life

Sustainability comes first for Sip n Wick and Siesta Key Bikinis.

06/01/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Sustainability

Sarasota County Launches 'Energy Coach' Volunteer Program

The $20 workshop cost includes educational training and materials, a required background check and, upon workshop completion, an Energy Coach T-shirt.

02/16/2021 By Staff

Sustainability

Partners for Green Places Offers Webinar on Low-Cost Solutions for Energy Savings

Participants will learn how investing in sustainability can provide significant savings and drive the community toward a greener future.

07/24/2020 By Staff

Sustainability

Partners for Green Places Awards $161,379 in Matching Funds

The funds will help 10 local environmental and human service agencies to implement water and energy efficiency upgrades at their facilities.

06/12/2020 By Staff

Sustainability

Zero Waste Bar Opens

The store is located inside the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime.

02/10/2020 By Staff

Benevolent Bling

Online Jewelry Retailer Takes Steps to Reduce Harmful Plastic Pollution

Sarasota's Ornata Jewelry partners with TerraCycle recycling program to help eliminate unnecessary waste.

11/18/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson