Environmental advocates, however, warn that continued withdrawals from the already depleted river could have lasting ...

One of our favorite reasons to leave the house in June is back: Savor Sarasota. From June 1 through June 14, dozens of participating restaurants throughout Sarasota County will offer prix fixe lunches ...

You may or may not be familiar with Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a ground-breaking singer and musician who influenced countless rock ‘n’ rollers including Elvis and Little Richard. But whether you know ...

The downtown corridor’s long-range makeover is moving into its next phase, and the city wants the public’s input May 21.

A new building in Nokomis puts Sarasota at the forefront of mosquito-borne disease prevention, launching what officials say ...

Kreg Sterns runs Big Box Vegan, where he posts daily updates on vegan snacks from big box retailers across the country.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is known for many things: world-class exhibitions, sprawling bayfront gardens punctuated with architectural "oohs" and "aahs," the iconic David statue ...

The overriding message at the second annual Arts Summit was clear: The arts are good for the health and well-being of both ...

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has received a $450,000 grant to support its manatee rehabilitation work from the Bishop-Parker Foundation. Laurel Civic Association has received a $100,000 ...

The local building boom is in full flourish—and more is on the horizon. The first phase of building out SeaFlower—located west of 75th Street West and south of Cortez Road in Bradenton—will include ...

Siesta Beach has collected another international nod, this time landing at No. 28 on The World’s 50 Best Beaches list for 2026 and standing as the only beach in Florida, and the only beach in the ...

John Ringling stood on the Gulf’s edge in 1923 and saw not just sand and mangroves, but a stage. The circus magnate, who had built a fortune on spectacle, envisioned a European-style shopping district ...