On Grief and Growing Things- Christy Chilton

Four years after losing her mother, writer Christy Chilton discovers she's morphing into the woman she once judged—and it's the most unexpec

WBTT welcomes back founding member Apphia Campbell

Longtime Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe artist will present her play, ‘Black is the Color of My Voice,’ during a limited run in June

Music Compound announces 2025 ‘Rock Your Summer Reading’ program

Program encourages reading while school is out, with prizes donated by local businesses and attractions for every five books read

All Faiths Food Bank provides free summer meals for children

For twelfth year, hunger relief organization joins hundreds of partners to ‘fill the hunger gap’ while school is out

Safe Children Coalition distributes gift baskets for foster families

For National Foster Care Month in May, SCC showed appreciation through gift basket collection and distribution for foster families

WBTT to present third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival

Event will celebrate art and culture, with live music, films, art, regional Black-owned businesses, concert by Dee Lucas, and more

All Faiths Food Bank recognized by The Florida Blue Foundation

Sapphire Award- with $50,000 cash prize - highlights nonprofit’s role in advancing health through food access

Child Protection Center Receives $85,000 to Support Therapy Programs

Funding Supports the Nonprofit in Providing Therapy at No Cost for Children and Adults Who Have Survived the Traumas of Child Abuse

Music Compound student to release original album

Collaboration of 9-year-old student Avi Sigal-Verier and instructor Taylor Galford yields 10-song effort, titled 'GINGERHEAD'

Grant supports Goodwill Manasota’s Pursuit of Education program

Funding of $10,000 from Bishop-Parker Foundation will support education & training for team members seeking academic and career advancement

Sunshine From Darkness event launches Mental Health Awareness Month

The Step Into the Light Mental Health Summit raised awareness, provided resources, and fostered meaningful conversations about mental health

Project Pride SRQ announces Grand Carnival headliner

LGBTQ+ advocacy organization to welcome renowned singer/songwriter John Duff for Pride Month kick-off event, ‘Grand Carnival: Palm Royale’

Amanda Mena Joins Ian Black Real Estate as Property Administrator

Sarasota's premier commercial real estate brokerage firm welcomes new property administrator.

WBTT presents ‘An Evening with James T. Lane’

A star of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s production of ‘Syncopated Avenue’ will discuss his artistic journey from Philadelphia to Broadway

Music Compound presents summer music camp

Area students can enjoy full or half-day music instruction and performance opportunities at the music school’s location in Sarasota

Child Protection Center Honors Four Foundations With Sapphire Award

Foundations Honored for Enduring Support and Leadership

Safe Children Coalition earns Council on Accreditation reaccreditation

Child welfare agency reaccredited through expedited process as all ratings in fundamental practice standards were in compliance

OLLI at Ringling College Announces its Summer Semester: May 19-July 11

The summer semester features more than 50 classes, events, and programs covering a wide variety of topics.

First Sarasota Church welcomes thousands during Good Friday event

Free, community-wide event, ‘Good Friday in Payne Park,’ featured football star Tim Tebow, Good Friday service, Easter egg hunt, food, live

The Harvest Sarasota presents Diverse Fest 2025

Pride Month celebration will feature live performances, food trucks, children’s activities, tabling by area nonprofit organizations & more

Safe Children Coalition announces new CIFS

Gregory Brown has 20-plus years of experience of leading financial operations and driving organizational growth

LWRCF Hosts Casino Royale Night on May 14

Proceeds will help reach $250,000 fundraising goal for 25th anniversary celebration

LWRCF to Benefit from Lakewood Ranch Music on Main Event in May

Proceeds will help Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation reach $250,000 fundraising goal for 25th anniversary celebration

Multiple grants support All Faiths Food Bank’s work to end hunger

Seven grants totaling $107,000 awarded to food bank to support mobile pantries, BackPacks, the purchase of food, and data tracking software

CPC Welcomes Chief Andrew Leisenring to Its Board of Directors

"This appointment reflects the shared commitment to the safety and well-being of children in our community. "

"Create Change That Matters" Officially Launches

Kindness Community Celebrates 10 Years with a Rebrand and Bold New Mission

All Faiths Food Bank launches Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Summer food program becomes even more critical amid significant federal funding cuts

WBTT announces second 2024-2025 Young Artist Program showcase

WBTT artist Maicy Powell will present ‘Growing Pains of a Young Lady,’ featuring soulful jazz and pop hits, on May 4-5, 2025

Arts Advocates Honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award

The award, given to Hermitage Artist Retreat's artistic director/CEO, celebrates outstanding contributions to the arts in Sarasota.

Project Pride SRQ announces Pride Month events

LGBTQ+ advocacy organization to celebrate love, diversity and equality during ‘Grand Carnival’ and ‘Silver Pride’ events in late May/June

Keren Shani-Lifrak New Executive Director of Artist Series Concerts

Lifrak will begin her duties with Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota on May 1

Music Compound's Album Ensemble supports Resilient Retreat

Member musicians and Music Compound instructors perform the entirety of U2's 'The Joshua Tree'; nearly $1,500 donated to local nonprofit

LWRCF Presented Four Awards During Anniversary Kick Off

Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Presented the Lifetime Achievement Award, Exemplifying Community; and the Junior Humanitarian Awards

WBTT’s ‘April Fools’ Fête’ a soulful success

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s annual spring fundraiser raises over $277,000 in support of its education programs

Artist Series Concerts Closes Season with Saxophones and Guitars

May concerts are Scintillating Saxophones with the Sinta Quartet, and guitar prodigies the Beijing Guitar Duo

Arts Advocates Announces May 2025 Events

Including the annual scholarship awards luncheon, a Petticoat Painters exhibit, a silk painting class, an art talk, and more.

First Sarasota Church to welcome Tim Tebow during Good Friday event

Free, community-wide event on April 18 to feature famous football star, Good Friday service, Easter egg hunt, food, live music, and more

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presents Joshua Harmon's "Bad Jews"

On stage at The Sarasota Players from April 30 to May 11

Safe Children Coalition honors 2025 Champions for Children

Child welfare organization recognizes Keith Monda and Veronica Brady, Teri A Hansen, and Jody Jester during 3rd annual Giving Breakfast

WBTT presents world-premiere tap musical, ‘Syncopated Avenue’

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s first foray into tap dancing features NYC artist Lamont Brown