Urban Chicken Keeping: Sarasota Gives Peeps a Chance
In June 2009, a concerned group of city and county residents in Sarasota, Florida got together to start a movement toward making it “legal” to keep these lovely little birdies in backyards, and CLUCK (Citizens Lobbying for Urban Chicken Keeping) was born.
Pete’s Place: Here Comes Your Spring Garden!
In our last installment of Pete’s Place, we discussed making repeat plantings of commonly used veggies during the winter. You’ll probably want to be winding down such seeding now, as upcoming spring temperatures will favor other crops.
Attend Discussion On Expanding Land Access In The Sarasota Community
Sarasota County's agricultural lands are coming under intense pressure from developers at the same time as the demand and need for locally-grown foods has never been higher.
Despite Citrus Greening, Southwest Florida Is Still A Fruit Tree Paradise
There is a fruit for every situation, from balcony container to multiple-acre grove. Most fruit trees are much easier to grow than garden annuals, but a little information goes a long way.
Interview with Slow Money Founder Woody Tasch
Woody Tasch, Founder and Chairman of Slow Money, pioneered the integration of asset management and philanthropic purpose in the 1990s as treasurer of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation and founding chairman of the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance.
Local Is Served At Sarasota’s Mattison’s Forty-One Restaurant
Local restaurateur and chef Paul Mattison has completely transformed the former Lonestar Steakhouse on South Tamiami Trail into a beautiful restaurant hotspot: Mattison’s Forty-One.
From Grassy Wasteland to Community Garden
Do you have a large, grassy backyard that demands frequent watering and mowing, and you just don’t know what to do with it? You’re not alone, but rest assured that there is more potential there than you might think.
“Certified Organic”: What's In A Label?
Ever wonder what exactly that “Certified Organic” sticker means, or what a grower has to do to become certified in Florida? If so, read on.
Transition Sarasota’s Top 10 Moments of 2015
Since almost everyone has a top 10 list these days, this approach to summing up the year probably doesn't seem particularly groundbreaking at first glance. However, unlike most lists, this one isn't chosen by an individual or group of “experts,” but rather by you, our community.
Enter to Win Last-Minute Holiday Gifts and Support Transition Sarasota
Thanks to the many generous donors listed below, those attending our Year-End Extravaganza tonight will have an excellent opportunity to pick up some fun last-minute holiday gifts.