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Three New Manatees: Bishop MSN

FeaturedMay 14, 2025

Sarasota News Events: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has received three new arrivals for secondary rehabilitation. Young female manatees named Mandalore, Crane, and Kyber. Their arrival at the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat marks…

Temptations, Frankie Valle Concerts +

FeaturedMay 4, 2025

Sarasota News Events Diamond Anniversary Season presented by Gulf Coast Community Foundation Before you buy, please note that to purchase tickets using a gift certificate or voucher you must contact the box office at 941.488.1115…

Laser Light Nights – Bishop Planatarium

FeaturedApril 27, 2025

Sarasota News & Events Get ready to ignite your summer nights! The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is thrilled to announce the electrifying return of its smash-hit Laser Light Nights, lighting up The Planetarium…

Gulf Islands Ferry Notes Changes

FeaturedApril 26, 2025

Gulf Islands Ferry Updates Operational Schedule  MANATEE COUNTY, FL (April 25, 2025) –  The Gulf Islands Ferry will adjust its operational schedule for May 2025. Effective May 1, the two catamarans will shift service from…

Sarasota Co. Chlorine Flush Alert

FeaturedApril 19, 2025

Sarasota News Events: Sarasota County Public Utilities to Conduct Free Chlorine Conversion   SARASOTA COUNTY – From April 22 through May 6, Sarasota County Public Utilities will temporarily modify its drinking (potable) water disinfection process…

Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition

Our Town SarasotaApril 17, 2025

A Message from our CEO Pictured (from left to right): Freedom songs leader Brenda Watty, Sarasota School Superintendent Terry Conner, SAACC CEO Vickie Oldham and community scholar Walter Gilbert.  Our work at SAACC is about more…

The Ringling costs millions. Can New College handle…

FeaturedApril 12, 2025

Sarasota news events: Preserving centuries-old artifacts. Managing acres of manicured grounds and rose gardens. Shielding valuable art from the ravages of powerful storms.  For a quarter century, Florida State University has staffed, operated and managed…

Sarasota Schools To End Mental Health Program

FeaturedApril 10, 2025

Sarasota Schools to end on-campus therapy program that helped hundreds of kids Published On: April 4, 2025Last Updated: April 4, 2025 By: Kara Newhouse | Suncoast Searchlight Sarasota County Schools is ending a longstanding contract…