Author: Mark Smith Photo Credit: Sarasota County History Center Credit: Sarasota County History Center Early in Sarasota municipal history, several city councils wanted a channel dredged from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay. In early 1914 an eight-foot channel was dug but it did not please the city. It had wanted a deeper channel […]
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Bishop museum of science and nature -events
Saturday Star Stories Brings Books and Night Skies Together at The Bishop This summer, young astronomers can let their imaginations travel beyond Earth during Saturday Star Stories at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Designed for families and curious young minds, this special summer program pairs the wonder of storytelling with the beauty of […]
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces 31st Season 2026-2027
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces 31st Season The season opens October 11 and brings together brilliant musicians for 24 concerts SARASOTA, Fla. (April 16, 2026) – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota (ASC) is pleased to announce the 24 concerts scheduled for the 2026-2027 season. The 31st season – sponsored by Jan and Bill Farber, and […]
Florida Commentary Rips Legislators and New College Take Over
This article was published by Published by the Florida Center for Government Accountability Commentary by Martin Dyckman Photo Credit: Allen Grove “An epigram of uncertain origin holds that laws are like sausages – it’s better not to see them being made. That’s why Florida legislators have been known to joke about their workplace being a sausage factory. […]
Real Estate Report May, 2026 Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice
May 2026 Real Estate Market Report: Buyer Demand Strengthens as Housing Inventory Declines Report from the Sarasota-Bradenton Realtors Association Home for sale, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, living room, family room, dining room, glass aquarium eating area off the kitchen. Wood plank floors, Bahama window shutters. Pebble Tech pool finish, spa, private backyard, no view […]
Longer Swim Season, Save Thousands, Quality Mirasol Solar Installations
Rough Draft 6/26/26 Since 1977 (813) 638-0432 Swim Longer, Save More: Why Sarasota Homeowners Trust Mirasol Solar for Pool Heating Turn Your Pool Into a Year-Round Oasis Living in Florida means enjoying sunshine nearly every day of the year, but many homeowners are surprised to discover that pool water can become too cool for […]
BPD Elder Fraud $1.4 Million
BPD Elder Fraud Investigation $1.4 Million A 2024 Bradenton Police Department Elder Fraud Unit investigation into a gold bar scam that cost an 80-year-old veteran $1.4 million is tied to a nationwide elder fraud conspiracy, with one co-conspirator recently sentenced to 15½ years in federal prison, according to federal prosecutors. BPD’s investigation began in 2024 […]
New Screening Test SMH: Pancreatic Cancer
(May 28, 2026) – Bound by family and driven by hope, five sisters with a family history of pancreatic cancer recently underwent a new screening test at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) to look for any pancreatic abnormalities that could later become cancer. The sisters traveled together from their homes in south Florida to SMH’s Kolschowsky Research […]
Why Transfer USF to New College: Reactions
Reactions: The transfer of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida sparked widespread public outcry and intense debate. While state lawmakers and New College leadership championed the transition as an opportunity for growth, faculty, students, and local business leaders fiercely opposed the move. [1, 2] Reactions varied significantly by group: Students & Faculty: […]
Home Sales Increase, Inventory Tightens April 2026
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its April 2026 real‑estate market report. According to data from Florida Realtors®, buyer activity strengthened across both counties in April 2026, as closed sales and pending sales increased in both the single-family and townhouse/condo markets. The condo and townhouse market in Sarasota County posted particularly […]
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