Meet Three Local People Fighting for the Future of Our Region
These words—drawn from a South African philosophy emphasizing the deep interdependence of community—set the tone for the recent Climate Champions awards. Newly named honoree Charlie Hunsicker used the phrase to capture a truth that felt especially fitting for the eclectic crowd gathered in the room. Country club...
Wildlife checks into the Ritz in Lakewood Ranch
Brian Beckner was sitting near a golf course's fairway, directly under a bird box he had made for purple martins, who all were tucked inside the structure, out of sight. Even so, their presence was evident. Purple martins' calls have been described as throaty chirps and creaky rattles. It was loud.
New market in Newtown offers grocery-style shopping at no cost for those in need
Months ago, Yvette Resto was asked to sit and talk during a visit to the library as preparations for Margie's Market, a new free community market in Newtown, were under way. Her input was that the community was looking for a one-stop shop for needed items. As the market held...
Scoop: Mahaffey Theater’s future unclear as Bill Edwards exits
Developer and philanthropist Bill Edwards' 15-year tenure running the Mahaffey Theater will conclude in May, Axios has learned. Why it matters: It marks the end of an era during which Edwards poured millions of dollars of his own money into revamping the city-owned venue and its programming. It also spells...
7 Amish Stores in Florida Packed With Homemade Goods
Craving old fashioned flavor without leaving Florida? These Amish owned and inspired shops brim with handcrafted goods, fresh baked treats, and pantry staples that bring comforting tradition to your table, all made with care you can taste. From Sarasota to the citrus heartland, you can browse quilts, cheeses, raw...
Actor and artist Dylan McDermott to Exhibit Photography at Burns Gallery
Movie and television actor Dylan McDermott will present his street photography exhibition, “Magic Realism,” and appear as Artist in Attendance on Sunday, March 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Burns Gallery on Central in Sarasota. In “Magic Realism,” McDermott presents a lifetime of street photography shaped by...
Bradenton Police: Residents lost $1.2 million in cryptocurrency schemes
Our Better Call Behnken investigation into criminals using Bitcoin machines to trick the elderly out of money hit a nerve with the Bradenton Police Department.
Arrest made nearly a year after deadly shooting along Tamiami Trail: SCSO
VENICE, Fla. - An arrest has been made nearly a year after a man was shot and killed along a busy stretch of road in Venice, according to the sheriff’s office. 32-year-old Zachary Bolin has been charged with homicide for the murder of 42-year-old Patrick Warrick back on April 22, 2025.
From Overgrown to Overhauled: Englewood’s ‘Lost’ Pond Makes a Comeback
For years, the drainage pond tucked away at the end of West Dearborn Street in Englewood barely registered as more than a wild patch of green. Water lilies and cattails had completely taken over, smothering the pond until it was only a mess of tangled plants. Neighbors and members of the Englewood Community...
This Florida Botanical Conservatory Feels Like A Warm Escape In March
Florida in March has a certain kind of magic. The weather is warm but comfortable, the skies are bright, and the outdoors suddenly becomes the best place to be. But here is a question worth asking. What if one of the most beautiful experiences in Florida is not a beach at all?
