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.
USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen shares her advice on COVID-19 and a phased approach to reopening campus to faculty and staff and then students in the ramp-up to the Fall 2020 semester.
USF Bulls navigate new norms as the university continues its pandemic-driven transition to virtual learning, including virtual commencement.
USF college students who are sheltering in place on campus without access to meal plans or cafeterias increasingly turn to USF food pantries to stave off hunger. You can help by making a donation of $10 or more.
In an effort to help better inform the public about the spread of coronavirus, the Tampa Bay Times has temporarily lifted its paywall so that anyone can access stories about COVID-19 in Florida for free.
Need a fresh idea for taking a trip to Sarasota? Check out the new Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College.
Create lifelong memories of the season by spending time with loved ones at one of the Tampa Bay Area's local boat parades, Christmas strolls, holiday markets, museum exhibits, and outdoor activities. So many things to do, so little time.
You don't have to be a college student to explore public art on USF's campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee.
The Florida League of Women Voters releases a report card showing how Tampa Bay stacks up compared to other areas in the state when it comes to electric vehicles and public charging stations.
In recent years, there has been a steady stream of data that proves USF is more than just a rising star in the academic world. In many ways, the numbers show USF has arrived.
Seventeen Tampa Bay Area businesses make the GrowFL 50 Florida Companies to Watch List, a sign of the area's booming economy.
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