March 12, 2026 Special News Update March 24 Vote: Tell Commissioners to Protect our Parkland! Protect Siesta Key Needs Your Help Again! We have an important update — and a second chance to stop a bad deal for the public. On March 24, the Sarasota County Commission will hold a public hearing to approve the […]
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Venice Theatre/Venice Performing Arts This Week
This week at VT In the Raymond, Pinkerton, and at Venice Performing Arts Center The Silver Foxes Together We Rise, A Retrospective Tuesday – Sunday in the Raymond Center The area’s premier senior theater troupe engages, enlightens, and entertains with robust humor, song and dance. Like a fine wine, they just get better with age! This year’s […]
Affordable Housing in Sarasota?
How Mark Vengroff became a major force in affordable housing on the Suncoast By Kelly Kirschner A few years ago, Sarasota affordable housing developer Mark Vengroff tried to buy the Magic Castle Inn and Suites in Kissimmee. Made famous in the 2017 film “The Florida Project,” the faded purple motel a few miles from […]
Multi-agency team advances scientific study of Midnight Pass
Multi-agency team advances scientific study of Midnight Pass On March 1-2, county staff assisted Dr. Nina Stark, director of the Center for Coastal Solutions at the University of Florida, with access to Palmer Point Park for data collection. Research vessels also launched from Blackburn Point Park. Researchers from several Florida universities worked alongside the U.S. […]
Citizens Role in Protecting Natural Sarasota
CONA Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations March 10 Meeting Citizen’s Role in Protecting Natural Sarasota As Sarasota faces growing concerns about overdevelopment, shrinking green space, and the paving of vital wetlands, the role of everyday citizens has never been more important. Protecting our natural environment is not just the responsibility of planners and officials—it […]
Sarasota Paradise – Our New Professional Team
Sarasota Paradise, entering their 2026 USL League One season, features a roster led by forwards Garrett McLaughlin and Jonathan Bolanos, along with midfielders Maximus Tainio, Jørgen Pettersen, Sander Roed, Chandler O’Dwyer, Andres Rodriguez, and Brendan Krueger. Defensively, the squad includes Roberto Burlew, Anderson Rosa, Callum Stretch, and Declan Watters. Sarasota Paradise +2 Key 2026 Roster Details Forwards: Garrett […]
Sarasota Memorial Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals”
Sarasota newspaper, magazine, news events Sarasota Memorial Again Earns Spot on Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals” List Sarasota Memorial Hospital has once again been named among the world’s top medical centers in Newsweek’s 8th annual World’s Best Hospitals rankings. SMH remains the only health system in southwest Florida ever to earn a place on […]
Bonefish Grill
If you’re looking for a dining experience that perfectly balances a sophisticated, “fancy” vibe with incredible food, Bonefish Grill is a coastal Florida staple that never misses. Whether you’re heading in for a celebratory date night or just a Wednesday “Bang Bang” craving, the service is consistently polished, and the atmosphere is always inviting. The […]
Cafe Barbosso
Café Barbosso is a high-energy “New York-style” Italian-American eatery that blends culinary skill with a vibrant arts scene. The Culinary Experience The menu, overseen by Chef Shawn Cahall, focuses on authentic, bold flavors that range from traditional “red sauce” classics to inventive specials. Signature Dishes: Popular favorites include the 10-layer eggplant, slow-simmered Sunday sauce, and the Grandma’s Meatballs. Creative Italian: You’ll […]
Check Scheme Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota newspaper, magazine, news events: In February 2026, residents of Lakewood Ranch, Florida , were warned of a widespread “check washing” scheme targeting the community’s mail. Thieves have been stealing checks from mailboxes, using chemicals to erase the ink, and rewriting them for significantly higher amounts or to new payees. Key Details of the Scheme The Method: Criminals […]
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