Samantha Gholar

6 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Samantha Gholar

Larry Thompson, the longtime president of Ringling College of Art and Design, announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the 2025–26 academic year, marking the close of a transformational era at one of Sarasota’s most prominent institutions. Thompson, who joined Ringling in 1999, is the college’s sixth and longest-serving president. Over the past 26 years, Thompson has steered the school through dramatic expansion.

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Samantha Gholar

For emerging artists Jevon Brown and Amaya Glover, art isn’t just a passion — it’s survival. It’s a means to document, resist and reimagine the world as they know it. Both young, Black and unapologetically themselves, they’ve navigated a landscape that often overlooks artists like them. Now, thanks to a $5,000 grant awarded to their project Cuttin’ Up, the duo is set to be a part of the inaugural Creative Nexus summit in May.

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Samantha Gholar

Two college friends, Ted Wilson and Trevor Perkins, have launched Orchid SRQ, an exclusive, intimate supper club in Sarasota, Florida. The dining experience features a multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings, served in a private home setting. Orchid SRQ emphasizes local, seasonal ingredients and a focus on creating a personalized, immersive experience for guests. The supper club currently operates on a limited schedule with reservations made via email or Instagram, with plans for expansion.

2 weeks ago | heraldtribune.com | Samantha Gholar

New College of Florida has postponed its scheduled Socratic Stage panel featuring British comedian and actor Russell Brand, citing both logistical challenges and the current media climate the Herald Tribune has learned.

2 weeks ago | heraldtribune.com | Samantha Gholar

Show Caption Hide Caption The Campaign Against Summer HungerWith federal food assistance programs in jeopardy, community support is more important than ever. The Campaign Against Summer Hunger helps feed thousands of kids each year. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has awarded a $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover Grant to Alta Vista Elementary, making it one of 20 schools across the state selected for the 2024-25 school year.