Spirit of America

Monica Roman Gagnier
June 30, 2023

Proudly hail these July 4 cocktails

These three patriotic drinks will guarantee a star-spangled holiday.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Jay Heater
June 29, 2023

Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch indeed lands of opportunity

While Sarasota built its arts reputation to separate from other beach communities, Lakewood Ranch carved paradise out of the wild.

East County
Neighbors

Monica Roman Gagnier
June 29, 2023

Three pioneers who changed the face of Sarasota and Manatee counties

Lewis Colson, John Schroeder and Bertha Palmer were trailblazers in frontier Florida.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Liz Ramos
June 29, 2023

Opportunities for all

The American dream is alive and well in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Opinion

Liz Ramos
June 28, 2023

College degree leads to new opportunities for first-generation graduate

Bradenton's Shelbie Ricks will pass on her family's agriculture knowledge and legacy as a teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
June 28, 2023

Sarasota High School graduate carries on family's dreams

Alejandro Peralta, whose parents came from Ecuador to pursue their dreams, carries on their story in America.

Sarasota
Neighbors

James Peter
June 28, 2023

Hunter aims to teach the importance of conservation

Sarasota's Larysa Switlyk has taken a path less traveled to make her mark as an adventure TV host. Now she’s launching a nonprofit to get more people outdoors and educate on hunting and conservation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Lauren Tronstad
June 27, 2023

Home health care agency continues 28 years of growth, success

Sarasota-based Take Care Home Health started with one office and four employees. It has grown into a multimillion-dollar business with multiple locations and nearly 400 employees.