Sarasota, Florida -- To celebrate Goodwill Industries Week, May 6-10, Goodwill Manasota is offering an online drawing, a 50-percent apparel discount sale at area retail shops (May 4 and 5) and a virtual career fair. As part of the celebration, Goodwill Manasota is also participating in the Sustainable Shindig, an event hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, at Bradenton's Riverwalk on May 5.

Sarasota, Florida -  Students at the Ringling College of Art and Design were challenged to use their artistic skills to help educate the public about ocean acidification, and they came through in a big way. 

Student projects entered in Mote's "The Art of Marine Science" contest included a board game, comic books, and an experiment kit and video for budding scientists.

Those projects were part of a course taught by a Mote scientist and they earned top honors at a recent awards ceremony.

Sarasota, Florida --Law enforcement agencies throughout Sarasota County will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) national event to “take back” and properly dispose of prescription medication on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has permanent drop boxes at the