News in Sarasota
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 17More Than Just Teeth
DR. JILL MORRIS founded World Class Dentistry in Sarasota in 1987 to create a haven where advanced science, artistry and whole-body wellness intersect. Nearly four decades later, the practice has evolved into a multi-generational enterprise where her husband and three children…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 16Family Fest returns to the Van Wezel with Asolo Rep’s take on ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
Celebrate the back-to-school season at the Van Wezel’s annual Family Fest, a free, one-day celebration featuring live performances, literacy activities, food trucks, games, a photo booth and more. Back by popular demand, Family Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 16Sarasota African American Culture Center takes first permitting step
The proposed complex at the heart of Newtown would offer exhibition and event space, classrooms and more.
WMNF 88.5
Published September 14The Scoop: Mon. Sep. 14, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Preliminary approval for the expansion of Palmer Ranch East was granted, amidst controversy over unconstrained growth.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 13This Week in Local Government
In a joint meeting Friday, Sarasota county and city commissioners will discuss stormwater management, transit, parks, and Amendment 3. On Wednesday, city planners will hold pre-application conferences for the African American Cultural & Arts Center and for a workforce housing…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 11City keeps Newtown brownfield redevelopment project alive
Sarasota City Commissioners move towards rezoning the Marian Anderson site, with a proffer.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 11‘The Airwaves Belong to the People’ comes to Sarasota
Curbed by the pandemic, the documentary about rock station WBCN is now hitting the movie theater circuit.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 09Suncoast Searchlight: How youth flipped Sarasota’s conservative school board
Next Gen Dems and SEE Alliance helped secure progressive wins.
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 08What to do, Where to go
TOP PICKS Explore fine art, wine selections and remodeling inspiration at Art, Wine and Design at the Visual Arts Center at 4 p.m. Sept. 10. Guest conductor Evan Roider leads the Sarasota Orchestra for “Summon the Heroes,” a concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at 7 p.m.…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 06This Week in Local Government
On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on the 5,700-home Palmer Ranch East project and discuss the purchase of the Gulf Gate golf course. Also on Tuesday, the City of Sarasota Commission will take next steps for development of the Marian Anderson brownfield site in…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 04It’s standing room only at Angie Nixon’s Sarasota meet-and-greet
Nixon's upset win has invigorated young voters—even in one of her worst performing districts.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 02City of Sarasota invites public comment, explores parking solutions
The city is subsidizing its parking division, but it shouldn’t be that way.