In other Tampa Bay-area art news: $300M+ performing arts venue approved in Sarasota, Polk County Schools considers removing books.
An art installation by Christian Sampson, “Vita in Motu,” has been gifted to Ringling College of Art and Design.
Through a new partnership, the Sarasota NAACP chapter is offering a training session to new Sarasota police recruits.
Agreement creates new scholarship opportunity to SCFCS graduates
A North Port man claimed a $1 million Powerball prize in the March 21 drawing, Florida Lottery said.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s country-themed spring fundraiser brings in over $200,000 in support of its education programs
Amy MacDougall, CCIM, of Ian Black Real Estate represented the seller in the transaction
Churches, businesses and organizations are hosting various events celebrating the Easter holiday throughout Sarasota County.
A Riverview High School math teacher was honored with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award, Sarasota County Schools said.
Early Saturday morning, Charlotte County deputies and a good Samaritan saved a man who was trapped in a burning vehicle, CCSO said
The new Sarasota Performing Arts Center, half funded by privately raised money, half by public resources, could cost more than $300 million.
Baltimore Orioles 2022 Sarasota Spring Training Ends
“Playing Through” tells the story of Ann Gregory, the first Black woman to play in a USGA event. The movie is part of Sarasota Film Fest.
Sarasota police are investigating a shooting that injured one person near 29th Street and Goodrich Avenue.
As Abortionists Await Billionaire Bucks, American Life League’s Marian Blue Wave Prays to Close Sarasota’s Gulf Coast Mega Abortion Facility
When a North Port man shot, killed his estranged wife in 2020, their 3 sons locked themselves in a bedroom out of fear, state attorney said.
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A team of students from Pine View School in Osprey has advanced to the finals of MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge.
Pre-applications for Sarasota Housing Authority’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will be accepted through April 18.
In other Tampa Bay-area business news, Lakeland’s Sound House Studios nominated for a Grammy, ZooTampa bird given 3D printer beak.
A North Port man won $1 million playing the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.
After Two Years Virtual, Congregations Will Meet Together Again Beginning April 1
Parachuting spiders, ants, stink bugs and honey bees could soon be on the move and spread to Florida now that spring is here.
Police are investigating after a body was found in the parking lot of a Publix in North Port Saturday morning.
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From April 1-10, movie lovers can check out dozens of films virtually and in person during the Sarasota Film Festival.
An eviction notice led to a deputy fatally shooting a knife-wielding man in Sarasota Friday morning, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.
Now in its 73rd year, youth circus arts program presents ‘The Greatest Little Show on Earth!’
The upcoming season also includes two operas never performed by Sarasota Opera, including one never seen in a U.S. opera house.
"It might not make sense, but it's working," a Sarasota woman’s newfound friend said after the two met in Poland for the first time.
Patti Smith returns to Selby Gardens for her second performance there this year. She last appeared Feb. 15 for an exhibit opening.
New chief medical officer with Doctors Hospital is training for skydiving world record attempt to honor the 19th Amendment's anniversary.
The deputy also used the law enforcement database to research driver’s licenses of adult women he later found on social media, SCSO said.
Nearly 600 community members gather at Nathan Benderson Park for Campaign Against Summer Hunger kick-off event
A Venice man is heading to federal prison for making threatening calls to three members of Congress, including Eric Swalwell and Ilhan Omar.
The Players Centre for the Performing Arts is now discussing plans to use the Municipal Auditorium with the city of Sarasota.
Lacey brings significant experience to new role overseeing the entire Southwest Florida region
The April 10 pre-concert talk features the Italian composer and Grammy winning guitarist prior to the U.S. premiere of a work by Susani
K9 Officer Bandi, who has been with the Sarasota Police Department since 2016, died unexpectedly while on duty Thursday, police said.
Sarasota County residents can access county services through a new initiative called 311Connect, which is accessible by web, app and phone.