You’ve spent all summer looking forward to it. You already know what your room will look like, have survived orientation and you’re ready to start what everyone calls the best years of your life. But no one ever talks about the first few weeks. So how do you survive the first few weeks of college? … MORE>>

Sea turtles! That’s right, we’re now halfway through nesting season and babies are starting to hatch after a record-breaking nesting season. For the next two weeks, Sarasota residents and visitors can see just how many turtles are nesting on our beaches.  During Mote Marine Laboratory’s Turtle Walk, groups are led by trained volunteers while they look for … MORE>>

Sarasota residents can get free ice cream without getting in their cars today. Although National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, Uber is giving out free ice cream bars to people in more than 400 cities worldwide, including Sarasota. Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. today, open the Uber app, set your location and request “Ice … MORE>>

Sarasota will gather to say goodbye to Eddie Sotomayor on Saturday. Sotomayor, 34, was killed during the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12. The Sarasota resident was the first name released of the 49 victims. His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at the Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., and doors open at 1 … MORE>>

A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family of Eddie Sotomayor. Sotomayor, 34, was one of 49 killed in the Orlando Pulse nightclubs shooting Sunday morning and the first victim identified by the City of Orlando. At a vigil held Monday night, friends remembered him for his free hugs and top hats. Sotomayor is described as “the … MORE>>

This week, Whole Foods is selling lionfish on sale for $8.99. On June 1, the price will go back up to $9.99 a pound. The invasive species was first found in Florida in the mid-1980s and have spread rapidly since the mid-2000s, according to Florida’s Wildlife Commission. They eat native fish populations and negatively affect … MORE>>

Frank Cirillo isn’t your typical candidate. He rides a motorcycle and built his own campaign website. A 21-year-old recent University of South Florida graduate, he’s running for Florida’s State Senate District 23, one of two democrats in the race. Unravel caught up with Frank to discuss his interests, why he’s running, how he wants to … MORE>>