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The MacKenzie Scott Effect

How Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Transformed Six Sarasota Nonprofits

In more than one case, the Scott grant was the largest individual gift in the nonprofit’s history.

08/29/2023 By Elizabeth Djinis

Hurricanes

Tropical Storm Idalia Will Soon Become Hurricane Idalia

Idalia's path is still somewhat variable. However, it's critical to understand that a small easterly shift in the storm's projected path could bring much more severe impacts to our region.

08/28/2023 By Bob Bunting

Tropical Storm Idalia

Where to Find Sandbags in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Residents are allowed ten sandbags per vehicle in both counties.

08/28/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Hurricanes

Sarasota, Manatee County Schools to Close Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

The tropical storm is forecast to become a major hurricane that could pose threats to our region.

08/28/2023 By Staff

Honors

Sarasota Magazine Wins Five Society for Professional Journalism Awards

The publication was recognized for public service reporting, food and travel writing, cover design and more.

08/28/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Hurricane Season

Here's a List of Local Hurricane Shelters

Ahead of Idalia, Sarasota County shelters will open on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 8 a.m. Manatee County shelters will open Aug. 28 at 2 p.m.

08/28/2023 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Season

Do You Know Your Evacuation Zone?

Use Sarasota and Manatee counties' interactive tools to find evacuation levels and routes, shelters and more.

08/28/2023 By Megan McDonald

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Tropical Storm Idalia Has Formed in the Caribbean

A full super moon, high sea surface temperatures and sea level rise combine to make Idalia a potential threat for our region.

08/27/2023 By Bob Bunting

Hurricanes

A New Tropical System Could Impact the Suncoast Next Week

Expect a tropical storm to form in the Caribbean late this weekend or early next week.

08/25/2023 By Bob Bunting

Listening to Diverse Voices

City Commissioner and Lawyer Erik Arroyo on His Journey to Success

The first Hispanic, immigrant mayor of the City of Sarasota talks about fitting in, and fulfilling his ambition against all odds.

08/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Siesta hotels

Judge Sides With Siesta Key Resident Suing Sarasota County Over Proposed High-Density Hotel

Lourdes Ramirez says she got a “grand prize” win in her battle against high-density hotels on Siesta Key.

08/22/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Bank of America Awards $300,000 to Mote SEA

Plus, Safe Children Coalition meets a major matching challenge, Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds two Project 180 programs and more.

08/21/2023 By Staff

Green Dreams

Carl Hiaasen Will Headline Sarasota's Green Living Expo and EcoSummit This December

The weekend also features a trade show, film screening, panel discussions, music and more.

08/21/2023 By Staff

Unity Awards

Nominations Are Open for the 2024 Unity Awards!

We want to honor members of our community who are bridging divides across racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, and physical and mental ability groups.

08/21/2023

Hurricane Season

Peak Hurricane Season Is About to Begin

Record sea surface temperatures and waning Saharan dust mean the tropics are waking up.

08/18/2023 By Bob Bunting

Education

New College Students Find New Campuses, Tuition Deal in Massachusetts

A large number of New College's 697 students have applied to other schools, and 38 of about 90 full-time faculty members have resigned.

08/18/2023 By Jim DeLa/Community News Collaborative

Island Time

Longboat Key Projects Focus on Keeping Island Residents Closer to Home

In the works: a new library, a community art space and an amphitheater.

08/17/2023 By Eric Garwood/Community News Collaborative

Listening to Black Voices

Chandra Bivens Carty on Reclaiming Her Family's History

Carty's great-great-grandfather was enslaved at Manatee County's Gamble Plantation. Carty is working to establish a memorial that honors him and the other 150-190 enslaved people who worked at the plantation.

08/15/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Openings

Williams Parker Opens Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

Plus, Vision of Dance will host two open houses in downtown Sarasota and more.

08/14/2023 By Staff

Article

Library Foundation for Sarasota County Announces New Board Members

Plus, the Hermitage Artist retreat announces the 2023 Hermitage Prize in Composition and more.

08/14/2023 By Staff

Latest Issue

March-April 2024

Celebrating Four Years of Listening to Black Voices

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