With New Land Deal, Sarasota African American Cultural Center Moves Closer to Becoming Reality
City of Sarasota commissioners approved an “option to purchase” deal this week, paving the way for the long-awaited museum and arts hub.
BayFirst, SCORE Manasota team up to train entrepreneurs in Sarasota's Newtown
A new initiative aims to equip Black and marginalized entrepreneurs in Sarasota's Newtown community with essential tools for success.
Newtown Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Place
The Newtown Historic District is officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the City of Sarasota was recently notified. With over 700 contributing resources, the Newtown Historic District is now the single largest historic district within Sarasota and the largest Black historic district in the state of Florida, based on the number of contributing resources.