Florida, officially known as the “Sunshine State,” was dubbed the “Plywood State” by media after it was battered by four hurricanes in only six weeks during the 2004 hurricane season. Nearly every square inch of…
Master Gardener Plant Sale 2022
Don't miss the 16th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and EdFest on Oct. 08, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get great plants and advice for your landscape and to learn about the array of UF/IFAS…
FST’s 2022-2023 WINTER MAINSTAGE AND CABARET SERIES
FST ANNOUNCES THE LINEUP FOR ITS 2022-2023 WINTER MAINSTAGE AND CABARET SERIES (Sarasota, FL) - Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is proud to announce the lineup for its 49th Winter Season, featuring a four-show Mainstage…
Florida Rents Skyrocket – Sarasota 20%
Florida Rents Skyrocket: From Florida Atlantic University BY PAUL OWERS | 8/29/2022 "Two Florida markets hampered by dramatic rent increases over the past year finally appear to be getting relief, but much of the nation remains…
Snook and Redfish ban lifted
FWC Lifts Snook & Redfish Ban in Manatee County and Most of Sarasota County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the change this week; it covers waters from Pasco County south through Hillsborough,…
Mote Releases “Waves”
A green sea turtle, nicknamed “Waves,” was released from Lido Beach after recovering at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital from entanglement injuries, tumors and an ingested hook. Waves was found entangled…
God’s Country Venice Theatre
Venice Theatre's Stage 2 Series is proud to present Steven Dietz's riveting docudrama God's Country, opening in The Pinkerton Theatre on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 and running through Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. God's Country includes violent and graphic images, adult…
Mote’s New Key Largo Coral Nursery
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium announced the official opening of its second satellite coral nursery at the Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo, Florida. The facility joins Mote’s main Keys lab, the Elizabeth Moore…
Tulips Gallery
OurTownSarasota has traveled over 100,000 miles to bring you adventures from around the world from the Amazon to New Zealand. These photos are from our trip to the Portland, Oregon Tulip Festival usually held in…