Looking back to see what’s next: A few of our favorite stories from 2021
The 83 Degrees Media team picks a few favorite stories from the past year that feature talent, innovation, diversity, and environment helping to shape our collective future.
Sarasota
Sarasota and the arts share a history. John and Mable Ringling made Sarasota their home in 1911, building a mansion/museum that now houses a superb collection of famed paintings from around the world. Famous authors, syndicated comic strip artists and movie stars live here right alongside the locals. The city is also home to the Ringling College of Art & Design, which produces highly sought animators and graphic artists, and New College, frequently named among the nation’s best private colleges. Downtown Sarasota bustles with art galleries, outdoor dining, retail shops and playhouses.
Shaping the local art scene: Ola Wlusek at The Ringling in Sarasota
Ola Wlusek leads The Ringling to acquire and exhibit more works by women, BIPOC, and other underrepresented artists.
NASA opens patent portfolio to HCC, USF students in Tampa
NASA has broadened access to its patent portfolio, enabling Tampa Bay Area entrepreneurship students at Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida to begin exploring how to commercialize NASA technology.
Red tide persists along Florida’s Gulf coast, how you can help stop it
Human behavior influences the ebb and flow of red tide in Florida waterways. Here's what you need to know and how you can help.
Tweeds Suit Shop of Sarasota expands to Tampa
Planning a special night out? Tweeds Suit Shop of Sarasota expands into Tampa with a mobile truck service (think food truck) that will arrive at your house for a custom fit.
Boom by the Bay: Where to see fireworks, celebrate 4th of July
Tampa's Boom by the Bay is back! As are lots of other small town and community 4th of July celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area. Read what's out there.
Resilient Retreat reaches construction milestone on new facility opening in Sarasota
Resilient Retreat in Sarasota, a nonprofit facility designed to treat trauma victims for free, has reached the halfway point in construction. The retreat is expected to open in November 2022.
Destination: Selby Gardens, Sarasota
Want a sneak peek before you go? Take a look at images from a recent visit to Selby Gardens.
Sarasota’s Earth’s Ally brings pollinator and pet-friendly organic products to gardeners nationwide
If you're looking for natural remedies for home gardening, see what Earth's Ally in Sarasota is doing.
Book excerpt: The Palmetto Book by Jono Miller
Jono Miller, a longtime educator, activist, and natural historian in Florida, writes about the natural and cultural history of the iconic palmetto plant, also known as the cabbage palm or Sabal palmetto (the state tree of Florida and South Carolina). Read one chapter to get the flavor of the book.
