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Jess T. Dugan's “Elcid (green room)” and “Self-portrait (blue room)” are now showing at The Ringling.
    By
  • Su Byron
  • November 8, 2024
6 sensational don't-miss shows this arts season

The arts scene is packed with captivating performances and cultural experiences in the coming months. Here are a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
Gail Bowers, a kindergarten teacher at Fruitivlle Elementary, works with student Marina Prybylski.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 8, 2024
Sarasota County Schools millage referendum is top performer in state

The referendum passed through 84.06% of the vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A rendering by SB Architects of the west (right) and east towers proposed to replace the Hyatt Regency hotel adjacent to The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 8, 2024
Hyatt redevelopment still faces many obstacles

Developer Kolter Urban cites internal city "crossfire" over conflicts along Boulevard of the Arts as several other issues remain unresolved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ophelia’s executive chef Nick Reddel is constantly reinventing the menu to offer guests new taste experiences. Here he shows off one of his signature dishes — Alaskan halibut.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 8, 2024
Executive chef at Ophelia’s on the Bay explores his culinary curiosity

This inventive executive chef is an explorer, not a settler. His culinary adventure never ends.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has fought full-time against what he considers multiple wrongdoings impacting a variety of people and communities.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2024
When it comes to defending causes, Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has made it his pastime

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a dedicated philanthropist, has made it his mission to combat injustices affecting diverse communities and is taking on powerful institutions and causes with unwavering determination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At the helm: Lucile Capo-Miller and David Miller still oversee day-to-day operations at Cannons.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 7, 2024
The family at the helm of Cannons Marina keep it strong after 68 years

In 1955, Michigan native Paul Miller traded his engineering career for the romance of Florida’s boating life and purchased Cannons Marina from Ernie Cannon. Today, under the leadership of David Miller and Lucile Capo-Miller, it’s a thoroughly modern boating enterprise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Marty Fugate, Su Byron
  • November 7, 2024
St. Armands Circle promises plenty to do for locals and tourists alike

Home to more than 120 shops, outdoor cafés, award-winning restaurants, spas and salons, St. Armands Circle offers 360 degrees of possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The spacious entrance hallway, adorned in shades of gray and white, features bold graphic art as its centerpiece.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • November 7, 2024
This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Resident Terri Driver spotted a green iguana on a Longboat Key beach.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 7, 2024
Invasive green iguana spotted on Longboat

Green iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida and should be removed, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cross Street is a one-block, one-way street between South Pineapple and South Orange avenues.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 7, 2024
Developer wins city vacation of Cross Street

The transfer of right of way will allow developer Orange Pineapple to incorporate an enhanced street into its redevelopment plans of several downtown blocks adjacent to Burns Court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manuel Montenegro and Amanda Govic
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 7, 2024
Sarasota couple turned love of traveling into coffee business

Manuel Montenegro and Amanda Govic of Palma Coffee use their love of traveling and culture to source coffee at origin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carly Weakland of Veterans Affairs Law walks with Anthony Kuhn and his longtime friend from the U.S. Army, Wayne Robinson, in the 2023 Memorial Day Hike by SRQVets.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 7, 2024
Sarasotans weigh in on top ranking for city as home for veterans

Sarasota was ranked first among Overall Best Cities After Service, as well as first among Best Cities for Retired Veterans, by the Navy Federal Credit Union and Sperling’s BestPlaces.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Unit Ph-1617 condominium at 800 N. Tamiami Trail has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,830 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Prestancia home on Boca Pointe Drive tops the week's sales at $1.82 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Police Department will install speed detection cameras at six schools throughout the city.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 6, 2024
Speed cameras coming to six school zones

The Sarasota City Commission approved contract with vendor RedSpeed to install detections devices that can result in $100 fines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Pierson is working to take Todd's Curry Sauce national.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 6, 2024
Sarasota resident prepares to take homemade curry sauce national

Todd Pierson, who loves cooking in his personal life, is now working to bring his passion to stores across the country through his curry sauce.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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