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Art Center Sarasota Unveils Four Powerful Summer Exhibitions Celebrating Creativity, Architecture, and Transformation

Summer on Florida’s Suncoast is heating up with a fresh wave of creativity as Art Center Sarasota continues its Centennial Season with four new exhibitions opening May 21 and running through July 31, 2026. The exhibitions showcase a diverse mix of contemporary art, architecture, experimental media, and deeply personal storytelling — reinforcing Sarasota’s long-standing reputation […]

Sarasota & Manatee Cyclists Unite for 2026 Ride of Silence to Honor Fallen Riders and Promote Road Safety

Cyclists from across the Florida Suncoast will gather in Sarasota on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for the 24th Annual Ride of Silence, an international event dedicated to honoring bicyclists who have been injured or killed on public roadways while also promoting safer streets for everyone. The local ride, serving both Manatee and Sarasota counties, begins […]

$1 Million Challenge Match Launched in Sarasota County to Support Child Protection and Workforce Housing

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation and its donors are stepping up in a big way, launching two public challenge matches totaling $1 million to address urgent needs facing children and working families across Sarasota County. Through a dollar-for-dollar matching initiative, every contribution from the public will be matched by Gulf Coast donors, doubling the impact […]

Impact100 SRQ 2026 Grants: $888,000 Available for Sarasota & Manatee County Nonprofits

A powerful wave of philanthropy is once again building across Florida’s Suncoast as Impact100 SRQ officially launches its 2026 Giving Year—bringing $888,000 in grant funding to local nonprofits serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties. This year’s funding initiative will award eight transformational grants of $111,000 each, continuing a model that has rapidly become one of the […]

When a Night Out Stops Making Sense: Why Sarasota Needs to Talk About Drink Spiking

Drink spiking is difficult to measure because so many incidents disappear into silence. Some people wake up sick, confused, with memory gaps and missing hours. Some get home safely but know something is wrong. Others are assaulted and left trying to piece together what happened through fragments of memory, shame, fear, and disbelief. Nationally, sexual […]

Sarasota County Fire Department Earns National Stroke & Heart Care Honor for 10th Straight Year

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL, the Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) has once again been recognized among the nation’s elite emergency response teams, earning the prestigious 2026 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold with Target: Stroke Honor Roll designation from the American Heart Association. This marks the 10th straight year of top-tier recognition, underscoring SCFD’s commitment to delivering fast, […]

Thunder by the Bay 2026 Raises $310,000: Sarasota Festival Delivers Record Support for Special Needs Community

One of the Suncoast’s most anticipated annual events has once again proven that entertainment and community impact go hand in hand. The 28th annual Thunder by the Bay Music & Motors Festival, benefiting Suncoast Charities for Children, delivered one of its most successful years ever, raising an impressive $310,000 to support individuals with special needs […]

Riverview High School in Sarasota Kiltie Bands Spring Concert 2026: Date, Time, Program & How to Attend

The talented students of the Riverview High School Kiltie Bands are preparing to take the stage for one of their most anticipated events of the year—the Annual Spring Concert—set for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Held on campus at Riverview High School, this community favorite will showcase the full depth and diversity of […]

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