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Q & A

A Conversation Between Pioneering Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Sarasota Magazine's Heather Dunhill

03/08/2024 By Charlayne Hunter-Gault

In the Middle of It All

In a Rapidly Changing Rosemary District, Resurrection House Remains Committed to Helping People Without a Place to Live

03/21/2024 By Stephanie Churn Lubow

From the Archives

Conversation With Syd

04/12/2023 By Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

The New Medicine of the Mind

Ketamine and Other Psychedelics Are Changing Mental Health Care

01/03/2023 By Megan McDonald

Cold Case

The Heist That Rocked Sarasota's Art World

03/03/2023 By Robert Plunket

Just for Kids

20 Summer Camps We Love

04/24/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Listening to Black Voices

Civil Rights Attorney Victor McTeer on the Power of Serving Underrepresented Communities

McTeer won his first case, which went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, at age 27. He also worked on a major lawsuit against a tobacco company that inspired John Grisham's The Runaway Jury.

05/13/2024 By Heather Dunhill

Year One

Inside New College of Florida’s Radical Transformation

New College's first full academic year under its new Board of Trustees is almost over. Elizabeth Djinis looks at how the institution has changed, and what the future might hold.

05/08/2024 By Elizabeth Djinis

Moving Target

The Historic McAlpin Home Must Be Moved or Demolished—With a Condition

City of Sarasota commissioners finally decided on the fate of the historically designated 112-year-old home at yesterday's meeting.

05/07/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Names Inaugural Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholar

Plus Williams Parker hires four new attorneys, and more.

05/06/2024 By Staff

Only in Sarasota

Selby Gardens' Lily Pond and Welcome Center Usher in a New Era

As you enter the gardens, take in views of the welcome center’s metal branch-like breams and the pond, a stunning rectangular basin filled with water lilies.

05/06/2024 Illustrations by John Pirman

Luxury Address

Take a First Look at The St. Regis Longboat Key, Slated to Open Late This Summer

Amenities at the $800 million resort complex include a marine wildlife lagoon, snow showers (yes, really!), events spaces and multiple dining options.

05/03/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Best of Sarasota

The Best of Sarasota 2024: Readers' Poll

We polled our readers about their favorite shops, services and more. Here’s what you had to say.

05/01/2024

Best of Sarasota

The Best of Sarasota 2024: Editors' Picks

Here are our favorite new finds from a year full of them. 

05/01/2024 By The Editors

Fast Track

Selby Gardens President and CEO Named 2024 'Voice of Sarasota'

Plus, SMH honors its longtime employees and more.

04/29/2024 By Staff

Grant Report

Local Couple Donates $1 Million to Venice Theatre

Plus, a $4 million challenge gift for Florida Studio Theatre and more.

04/29/2024 By Staff

Just for Kids

20 Summer Camps We Love

Fun activities that keep kids healthy, happy, sharp and social while school is out.

04/24/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Samaritan Counseling Services Receives Funding for People Recovering from Hurricane Ian

Plus, the Tidewell Foundation held its annual Linens and Love drive and more.

04/22/2024 By Staff

Fast Track

Visit Sarasota County Announces 2024 Executive Committee

Plus, architect Sarah Lyons opens her own firm and more.

04/22/2024 By Staff

Loop de Loop

A New Roundabout Is Coming to Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place

Lane closures and detours for Phase 1 are scheduled to begin April 29.

04/22/2024 By Staff

An Appreciation

The Founders of WSLR and Fogartyville Are Stepping Down. Their Impact on Sarasota Has Been Immense.

Arlene Sweeting and Dave Beaton have been community fixtures for decades. Now they're moving on.

04/18/2024 By Stacey Altherr

Philanthropy

2024 Giving Challenge Raises More Than $17 Million

More than $92 million has been raised since the first challenge in 2012.

04/15/2024 By Staff

Rescue Mission

Mote, FWC Help Rehabilitate Distressed Smalltooth Sawfish

The two organizations stepped in after receiving reports of the animal "spinning" in Cudjoe Bay. It's the latest in a series of sightings of spinning fish in the Keys.

04/15/2024 By Staff

Listening to Black Voices

Samantha Gholar on the Lack of Black Journalists in Newsrooms and the State of Diversity in Sarasota

"There are organizations in this community that have zero Black or brown people on their boards. It’s unfortunate that business leaders don’t include us in the bigger conversations."

04/10/2024 By Heather Dunhill

Overtown

Sarasota Historic Preservation Board Denies Permit to Demolish Historic Hotel Built During Segregation

The 1926-built Colson Hotel in the Rosemary District has been spared for now.

04/10/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Tonika Conaway, Kelly Romanoff Named Co-Chairs of First 1,000 Days Suncoast Initiative

Plus, new hires at Venice Theatre, The Pickleball Club and more.

04/08/2024 By Staff

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