Sarasota News Events: Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) is recognizing the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian with a reflection on impact and the ongoing rebuilding and recovery. On September 28, 2022, southwest Florida was struck by Hurricane Ian, one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit our state. Gulf Coast’s Board of Directors […]
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Mote Shows Decline in Goliath Grouper
Sarasota News Events Mote science highlights the decline of Goliath grouper population in a new study According to newly published data in the international, peer-reviewed scientific journal Fishes, Goliath grouper, an ecologically vital species, has experienced population declines since 2013. This study, led by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Fisheries Habitat Ecology and Acoustics Research […]
Carlton Family Conservation
Sarasota News Events Over 16,000 acres are to be conserved. In a shining example of agency partnership, the state of Florida and the Southwest Water Management District have come together to conserve the 16, 316-acre Horse Creek Ranch that spans DeSoto and Hardee Counties. This conservation easement will result in the permanent protection of over […]
FL Home Insurance 13.7%
Sarasota News Events: Citizens insurance asked for 13.3% rate increase. The state said no deal, make it lower. Sarasota news events. Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida | 8/22/2023 TALLAHASSEE — Regulators have ordered the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to revamp — and trim — proposed rate increases. Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky signed […]
SMH Ranks Top 50 Hospitals 2023
Sarasota News Events: U.S. News’ Ranks Sarasota Memorial Among Nation’s 50 Best Hospitals for Specialty Services Tuesday, August 1, 2023 SARASOTA (Aug. 1, 2023) – Today, U.S. News & World Report recognized Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) among the nation’s top hospitals for 20 medical specialties, procedures and conditions, including two specialties ranked high enough to make the […]
Marco Beach Ocean Resort
Sarasota News Events: About the Marco Beach Ocean Resort. marcobeachocean.com/ The all-suite Marco Beach Ocean Resort brings stellar service, lodging, and exquisite dining to Marco Island, one of the fabled Ten Thousand Islands located between Naples and the Florida Everglades, on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. With access to 3.5 miles of sugar sand beaches. I […]
Burning Florida Waters Dead Coral
Sarasota News Events: Florida ocean temperatures topping 100, experts warn of damage to marine life July 26, 202312:57 PM ET By Joe Hernandez NPR In this image provided by NOAA, a fish swims near coral showing signs of bleaching at Cheeca Rocks off the coast of Islamorada, Fla., on July 23. Andrew Ibarra/AP It’s so […]
Asolo Rep 2023-24 Season
Sarasota News Events Crazy For You November 15, 2023 – January 4, 2024 Music and Lyrics by GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN Book by KEN LUDWIG Co-Conception by KEN LUDWIG and MIKE OCKRENT Inspired by Material by GUY BOLTON and JOHN MCGOWAN Directed and Choreographed by JOSH RHODES Music Direction and Additional Arrangements by ANGELA STEINER Put on your dancing shoes as you are transported back to the Roaring […]
Brewer Recovering from Lightning Bolt
Mom thankful for all the support after her son is struck by lightning on Siesta Key . Updates (65) July 13, 2023 by Barbara Brewer, Organizer On July 14th 2020, my sweet little family boarded a plane to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. One last vacation before school starts, and Jacob starts marching band practice. We […]
Hurricane Preparation 2023
Government » Emergency Services » Hurricane Preparedness Homeowners Prepare Your Home Courtesy of Sarasota County: Sarasota News Events: Hurricane research studies have shown that on average; homes built under the 2002 Florida Building Code sustained less damage and when paired with shutters may be safe to stay in as long as they are not in an evacuation area. Homes built […]