Sarasota newspaper news events Sarasota has long been a destination for the ultra-wealthy, particularly in enclaves like Casey Key Bird Key , and Longboat Key . Some info may be historical and not current. . Sarasota has long been a haven for the ultra-wealthy, including numerous Forbes-listed billionaires and high-profile millionaires from the worlds of […]
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Sarasota Historic Designations
Sarasota newspaper news events: Sarasota County’s commitment to historic preservation was recognized with 2026 Heritage Awards for two of its projects. The Phillippi Estate (Edson Keith) Farmhouse and the Sarasota County Terrace Building were honored by the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation for excellence in preserving the county’s historic places. Established in 2017, the Heritage Awards celebrate […]
Public has lost control over development
Sarasota Newspaper news events Suncoast Searchlight investigative reporter Derek Gilliam moderated a panel on development on the Suncoast. | Photo by Alice Herman, Suncoast Searchlight Officials, civic leaders warn public has lost control over development By: Alice Herman | Suncoast Searchlight Elected officials and civic leaders offered a dire assessment during a panel discussion Wednesday about […]
Sarasota Memorial Ranked top 100
Sarasota news events newspaper SMH Ranked Among America’s 100 Great Hospitals in 2025 As Sarasota Memorial Health Care System caps off a momentous centennial year, the community-owned health system is pleased to announce it has been ranked among 100 “Great Hospitals in America” for 2025. The national recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review this month spotlights […]
Sarasota Memorial New Blood Pressure Treatment
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first wave of U.S. hospitals offering renal denervation, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure to treat people with high blood pressure that does not respond to conventional medications and lifestyle therapies. “We are very excited to bring this innovative therapy to our community,” said Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Chief […]
Stephen King’s Ties to Sarasota
Photo: Shane Leonard Sarasota news events: Stephen King views Sarasota: not as a typical pristine vacation spot, but as a place with “texture”—a term he uses to describe the city’s complex, somewhat “funky” character that differentiates it from more manicured Florida locales. As of 2025, King remains a part-time resident, spending winters at his secluded […]
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Venue -2026
Sarasota newspaper News Events https://www.westcoastblacktheatre.org/ Paradise Blue January 7 – February 8, 2026 Paradise Blue is a gripping drama by Dominique Morisseau, set in 1949 in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Gifted trumpet player Blue contemplates selling Paradise, his once-vibrant jazz club to shake free of the demons of his past and better his life. But in […]
Tourism Down 7.5% – 2025
Sarasota News Events: Sarasota tourism in October 2025 continued a downward trend compared to the previous year, with a decline in visitor numbers and spending. While average hotel room rates increased, the number of room nights sold and overall direct visitor expenditures decreased, with the year-to-date visitor count down about 7.5% from 2024. Key performance indicators […]
October Real Estate Report 2025: Up 29%
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its October 2025 real estate market report, offering a detailed look at post-hurricane recovery trends across the region. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties posted a strong year-over-year rebound in October, one year after Hurricane Milton disrupted […]
Sarasota Ponzi Schemers Too Good to Be True
Sarasota has been the location of several significant Ponzi schemes. Notorious cases have involved operators who defrauded investors out of millions of dollars by promising high returns and using new investor funds to pay existing ones. Below is a list of some of the notable Ponzi schemes associated with the Sarasota area: Michael J. DaCorta […]
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