By Emily Giambalvo When Simone Biles made her Olympic debut in 2016, she cemented her status as the best gymnast in the world, pushing the boundaries of the sport with extraordinarily difficult routines to win the all-around competition and lead the United States to team gold. This summer in Tokyo, she intends to reach even greater […]Read More
Despite a long-standing reputation for botched elections, Florida’s balloting ran smoothly last year. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida may bar outside groups from giving food or water to voters standing within 150 feet of polling places, a provision that is drawing comparisons to a much broader prohibition included in a contentious election bill recently enacted in […]Read More
The Mangrove Walkway will officially open to public on April 10 The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC), the non-profit organization responsible for overseeing the redevelopment of 53-acres of City-owned land along Sarasota Bay into a public park celebrated the Mangrove Walkway with a small, private ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25. The occasion was celebrated alongside friends, […]Read More
World Circus Day is celebrated all over the world annually, and we are celebrating! , April 17, 2021 “We are thrilled to participate in the 11th World Circus Day,” said Jennifer Lemmer Posey,Tibbals Curator of Circus at The Ringling, “This special day celebrates the legacy of the historiccircus and educates visitors on the circus of today. […]Read More
There are many ways to spend your time and money as an entrepreneur, and continuing education often gets less attention than it deserves. Read More
Our joyous spring celebration is just one week away! Don’t miss April Fools Fête: Nate Jacobs’ Jukebox, STREAMING LIVE at 7 PM next Monday, April 5! Join us virtually and support WBTT’s education programs! April Fools Fête: Nate Jacobs’ Jukebox Streaming LIVE from WBTT 7-9 PM Monday, April 5, 2021 Tickets $50 […]Read More
A Douglas County judge has ordered a new trial for 25-year-old Albert Wilson, a former University of Kansas student convicted of rape. Wilson was 20 years old when he was accused of raping a then 17-year-old girl in Lawrence he met at a bar. The case has drawn national attention, including from some celebrities. […]Read More
SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – When children enter the foster care system, extended family or non-relatives will take responsibility for a child or children while they are not able to live with a parent or parents. In many cases, additional resources are needed to make children comfortable and feel at home in their new residence. Thanks to […]Read More
Sarasota, Florida- The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is thrilled to announce theopening of three new exhibitions. All exhibitions will open during February 2021. The Ringlingwill also be offering virtual museum experiences in addition to exhibitions on campus.Frans Hals: Detecting a Decade will run Feb. 14, 2021 – May 16, 2021. The Ringling’s […]Read More
December 4, 1923 ~ March 9, 2021 (age 97) Fredi Sears Brown was born on December 4, 1923, in Bradenton, FL to Oscar and Mary Sears. She departed this life on March 9, 2021, in Tamarac, FL, where she had moved to be near her daughter.She and her siblings grew up attending St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church. In […]Read More