Arts Advocates Announces March 2026 Events

A talkback with Ronnique Hawkins, a luncheon with Sarasota Players’ Thayer Greenberg, an exhibit by Suzanne Havens, and more

Child Protection Center Launches New Online Resource Library to Support Families and Protect Children

A Comprehensive and Ever-Growing Online Hub of Tools, Information, and Crisis-Hotlines

Grant to support rent stipends and additional support for homeless youths

The Henson Fund awards a grant of $108,000 to Safe Children Coalition to cover rent expenses for youths/young adults who are on their own

Sunshine from Darkness creates a spark during Inspiring Hope Dinner

Mental health nonprofit raises over $170,000 to support education, advocacy, and local youth resiliency and coping skills programs

All Faiths Food Bank announces 2026 board of directors

Community leader Patricia Courtois continues as chair, two new directors join volunteer leadership body

United Way Suncoast, Goodwill continue partnership to provide free tax preparation

Collaboration through the IRS VITA program helps community members who earn $96,000 or less to file taxes for free, maximize refunds

Mira Mar Residences celebrates opening of new sales gallery

The new permanent sales gallery is located at 1258 North Palm Avenue in Sarasota.

Now Announcing the ‘Hope on the Run’ 5K Series

Three Races, Three Organizations, One Cause — Keeping Kids Safe

All Faiths Food Bank announces new choice-style community market coming to Newtown

Margie’s Market pilot, designed to increase access to fresh, nutritious food and essential social services, to open March 2026

Recent grants support All Faiths Food Bank

Contributions totaling over $331,600 are awarded to All Faiths Food Bank in support of multiple programs

Coastal Orthopedics and Bradenton Runners Club present more than $17,000 to be shared between 2 nonprofits

The club raised the funds during its 28th annual Turkey Trot

Goodwill announces 2026 Community Ambassador Awards honorees

Nonprofit organization will recognize outstanding advocates and supporters – and one special team member – during celebratory luncheon

House Watch Sarasota Launches as Independent Business

Formerly operated under the umbrella of Girl Friday Sarasota since 2009

Harvest House to host 14th annual Home Again Luncheon: Making Magic

Unique event will reveal the ‘transformation behind the curtain’ as inspirational fundraiser comes home to Harvest House campus

Community Came Together to Bring Holiday Joy to Clients of the Child Protection Center

“Because of your generosity, my family was able to feel love and peace during a season when both were scarce."

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Celebrates 30 Years with Gala Event in February

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents two concerts in February in addition to its 30th anniversary gala celebration.

The Sanctuary Weekend Brings Film, Conversation, and Healing to Sarasota

Free documentary screening and guest speaker Paula Stone Williams explore LGBTQIA+ inclusion, faith, and belonging

Arts Advocates Announces February 2026 Events

Programs include a special free presentation about Sarasota Art Colony artist Eugene White featuring his daughter Annie Bixler

Transformational $1 Million Gift Brings the Markovitz Socratic Stage to New College

Dr. Michael and Ling Markovitz’s gift deepens New College’s dedication to classical learning, free expression, and rigorous inquiry

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Opens “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski” on February 4

Also Adds a Special Program About Yiddish Theatre to its February Line Up

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Shines Spotlight on New(er) CEOs of Four Local Foundations

Hear from the panelists during February 5 meeting

WBTT announces second Young Artist Program showcase of the season

WBTT artist Marta Myada will present ‘Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey’ on January 25

Music Compound to celebrate its 10th anniversary

Music school grows from school project to a decade of impact on area families, events and nonprofits; will celebrate with party on Jan. 30

WBTT continues 2025-2026 theatre season with ‘Paradise Blue’

Dramatic offering, written by renowned American playwright and actor, Dominique Morisseau, will run Jan. 7-Feb. 8, 2026

Local Youth Face Off in High-Energy Student Robotics Competition

Fab Lab hosts action-packed 3rd annual LEGO® RoboRumble competition

Safe Children Coalition provides holiday gifts for hundreds of foster kids

The annual ‘SCC Angels’ program helps to fulfill holiday gift wish lists for children in foster care and other vulnerable children

WBTT to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Annual celebration of civil rights icon on January 18 to feature song, dance, and re-enactments of Dr. King’s most powerful speeches

Grants support All Faiths Food Bank’s ‘ThankFULL’ campaign

Annual fundraising effort supports the distribution of 14,500 turkeys and 4.1 million holiday meals in Sarasota and DeSoto counties

ABANDON ALL HOPE: Florida's Charter Takeover Exposed

A 27-Year Empire Built on Self-Dealing, Opaque Finances, and the Systematic Dismantling of Public Education

Goodwill Manasota to open Bookstore & ADC on Longboat Key

First-ever Goodwill retail location on Longboat Key to feature thousands of books and convenient attended donation center

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Presents Seventh Annual “Listening to Women”

A series that features women whose brilliance and fortitude have reshaped industries and who are making a difference in today’s communities

Safe Children Coalition seeking additional adoptive families

Thousands of children in the region need safe, loving homes; next virtual training for potential adoptive families begins in January

Publix Charities grants to support hunger relief efforts in Sarasota and Arcadia

All Faiths Food Bank receives $345,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities designated for mobile pantries and a new refrigerated box truck

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Presents a Discussion About Florida’s Open Carry Law on January 8

Tiger Bay’s philosophy is that in-person exchanges with key policymakers is the ideal way to understand today’s complex issues.

Ian Black Real Estate tapped to lease medical campus at Newtown Gateway in North Sarasota

The firm will lead leasing for the 4.73-acre development by Woodwater Investments and partners, envisioned as a premier healthcare hub

WBTT to present a 'Weekend of Soul' during the holidays

Three performances will feature popular Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe artists performing the hottest soul hits of the 1960s and '70s

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota’s January Programs

January Concerts Feature the Mike Block Trio, Erinys Quartet, and Trumpeter William Leathers

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Announces its Winter Semester: Jan. 12-March 6, 2026

Registration is open!

Forza Wealth Management moves, celebrates 10th anniversary

Fee-Only advisory firm manages nearly $400 million in assets and looks forward to further strategic growth at its new, larger location

Child Protection Center’s Case Coordinator Awarded Civilian Citation from the Venice Police Department

Alexis Davis "a tremendous contributor to keeping children safe through her compassion and tenacious work ethic"