Sarasota’s new African American Art Center and History Museum has a home. Can you imagine documenting 100 years of African American community history? Sometimes the thought of finishing Phase 1 of the Newtown Alive project was overwhelming. But exceptional scholars, volunteer researchers, a citizens’ task force, and community partners lightened the load. This week, two […]

Clam Restoration Project in Sarasota Bay In 2016 Sarasota Bay Watch started a new shellfish restoration initiative focused on the southern hard shell clam.  The southern hard shell clam (Merceneria campechiensis) was once abundant in Sarasota Bay.  Now populations have dwindled to just a few locations.  These bivalves are crucial to Sarasota Bay’s ecosystem and […]

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By Prashant Gopa Lori Rittel is stuck in her Florida Keys home, living in the wreckage left by Hurricane Irma two years ago, unable to rebuild or repair. Now her best hope for escape is to sell the little white bungalow to the government to knockdown. Her bedroom is still a no-go zone so she […]

We like to support local businesses and let our readers know who some of the best establishments are. Some are noted for a specific item because we haven’t tried all of their offerings. We hope you find this page helpful. Restaurants, Food and Happy Hours Best of Our Town Sarasota Happy Hour: Mattison’s 41 offers […]

– The FPL Manatee Energy Storage Center’s battery system is projected to have four times the capacity of the world’s largest battery system currently in operation – Charged by an existing, co-located FPL solar power plant, the planned battery storage center will increase the predictability of solar – extending its benefits even when the sun […]