Snorkel for Sarasota science: Join Sarasota Bay Watch on Aug. 23 to spot and count bay scallops off Longboat Key, gather vital ecosystem data, and enjoy a family-friendly day on the water — find out how you can join.
Longboat Key budget hearings: Residents will have two chances—Sept. 8 and 22 at 5:01 p.m. at town hall—to weigh in on the $125.9 million fiscal 2026 budget, a stable 1.9633 millage rate and hurricane recovery spending — find out how to take part.
Florida Studio Theatre expansion approved: Sarasota’s Planning Board has unanimously signed off on the $57 million McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, set to bring new main and cabaret theaters, parking, apartments and a boutique hotel downtown — find out what's next.
Former mall gets modern makeover: The $50 million SSQ redevelopment underway at the former Sarasota Square Mall is set to bring Whole Foods and Homesense alongside 1,200 apartments and 300,000 square feet of new retail — find out what’s in store.
Tortoise duo marks one year: Rose and Jack, the Aldabra giants at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, celebrated their first anniversary with a festive watermelon cake and up-close guest encounters — find out what makes them such crowd favorites.
Other Sarasota headlines this week
- Lakewood Ranch to get new high school
- Newtown community cleanup set for August 23
- Sarasota braces for 2026 U.S. 301 resurfacing
- Huey Magoo's opens first Sarasota airport location
- Free midsummer concerts enliven St. Armands Key
- Ride trolley tours through streets this fall
