Walter Gilbert is the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Selby Gardens and sits on the board of directors of the ...

Named after the first African American to settle in Sarasota, The Colson was the only hotel where black people could stay ...

Before Black residents and visitors could swim and visit Lido Beach, the Colson Hotel provided a place of solace for Sarasota ...

DreamLarge acquires Historic Colson Hotel and plans to honor Black heritage, turn symbol of Sarasota’s history into a hub for ...

In a landmark effort to preserve Sarasota’s African-American heritage, DreamLarge has successfully acquired the historic Colson Hotel, finalizing a year-long ... Sarasota as an assistant surveyor for ...

The hotel is named after Rev. Lewis Colson, recognized as the first known free African American to settle in Sarasota in 1884. A formerly enslaved man, Colson played a pivotal role in the city's ...

Nestled among new developments in the Rosemary District stands the historic Colson Hotel. Built in 1926, it was once a sanctuary for Black travelers during segregation. Decades later, it was ...

More than 30 luxury hotels and high-rise homes along the beach in South Florida are sinking in unexpected ways, according to a new study. Scientists at the University of Miami said 35 buildings ...

Now, pet traders say they can restore some semblance of relief from Florida's scourge of invasive green iguanas. They're trying to get state wildlife officials to once again allow them to capture ...

The Florida high school football playoffs are now ready to head to state. The FHSAA regional finals were played Friday night, as well as the rural state semifinals. Now it's on to the state ...

For partially thinned crowds and cheaper hotel and airfare rates ... Key Events: Summertime in Sarasota – and other parts of Florida – is notoriously hot and humid. Rain showers regularly ...