Da Vinci 5: A robotic masterpiece at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

The robotic surgical system impresses surgeons at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, which shows its commitment to the latest robotic technology.

Dr. Samuel Yelverton is proud Universal Health Services is purchasing the most advanced technology for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
Sarasota Chief Transportation Planner Corinne Arriaga makes opening remarks at the May 21 Main Street complete street public meeting.
  • September 5, 2026
Sarasota transportation planner elected to trade association leadership role
The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • September 4, 2026
Registration open for local business forum
Patti Johnston had a career entertaining children and adults alike at Walt Disney World Resort before eventually becoming a substitute teacher locally.
  • September 3, 2026
Sarasota resident recounts a career as Minnie Mouse
Sheriff Kurt Hoffman leads the placing of a wreath in honor of survivor families during the 2021 ceremony.
  • September 3, 2026
25th year commemoration of 9/11 to be held at Sarasota National Cemetery

Arts + Culture

Evan Roider will conduct the Sarasota Orchestra's "Summon the Heroes" concert on Thursday, Sept. 10.
  • September 2, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra 'summons the heroes' with a benefit concert
Clockwise from top left: "Uncaged Bird" of Amanda Gorman by Jamie Goldenberg; "Little Richard" by Hugh White; "Christ the Redeemer" by Christine Hales; "Amy" of Amy Winehouse by Camille Enkeboll; "John Jordan 'Buck' O'Neil" by Javi Suárez; "Mona Lisa 1" by Edwardo Baldado.
  • August 26, 2026
Art Center Sarasota unveils an iconic exhibition
A rendering of Sara's Studios, a $12.6 million rehearsal and educational facility that is going up next to the Manatee Performing Arts Center.
  • August 19, 2026
Cultural groups get a warm welcome at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Enchantment takes flight in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Jan. 13-Feb. 21.
  • August 18, 2026
6 art experiences coming up this season that are worth the trip
Millie Traugott, 7, and her siblings Aidan Traugott, 2 and Eli Traugott, 4, color some tambourines together.
  • August 29, 2026
Sarasota arts foundation kicks off school year with first Imagination Installation
Sarasota 2-year-old Mavrick Mathis spends his time at UTC Kids Club: Gameland playing with a hula hoop, playing mini golf and running around in the bubbles.
  • August 29, 2026
UTC Kids: Gameland offers toys, music and bonding
Greenbrook's Melinda Cerny, who organized the concert, and Mallory Park's Kelly Daniels play flute in the Manatee Community Concert Band.
  • August 28, 2026
Music 'feeds the soul' in Lakewood Ranch
Lisa Moynihan of Scandinavian Wallpaper unfurls a community art project created on wallpaper. "We are flattered to be here to share our wallpaper as art," she said.
  • August 24, 2026
Artists showcase their work at Summer Art Mart
Emmie Slusky, 8, and Olga Slusky hold up the bay scallop and an urchin they found during the annual Great Scallop Search on Saturday on Sarasota Bay.
  • August 24, 2026
Great Scallop Search turns up more than double last year's numbers
Andy Sawyer, Joey Cheek and George Rauch were part of the team cooking up a storm at Christ Church of Longboat Key on Aug. 20 for the community's annual fish fry.
  • August 24, 2026
Church's long-lived annual fish fry tradition continues
Even though Glen, a service dog in training with Dogs Inc, was hard at work at Mote SEA on Aug. 18, he couldn't resist greeting an otter.
  • August 21, 2026
Fins, flippers and future service dogs unite at Mote aquarium
Lee and Maudy Paden show off their "I Voted" stickers after coming out of Beneva Christian Church after early morning voting.
  • August 18, 2026
Primary elections brought the heat and the votes
Lakewood Ranch 18-year-old Elena Skretas and Bradenton 13-year-old Audrey Behring perform in the 21st Century Indie Rock Concert put on by School of Rock Lakewood Ranch at Joyland.
  • August 16, 2026
Lakewood Ranch music school rocks when it comes to building confidence
Chase Scott, 16 (front), Skylar Menard, 18, Sophia Emmons, 16 and Liam Geske, 16, of Pins and Needles, hang together after a performance.
  • August 15, 2026
Students take the stage during Back to School Bash at Music Compound