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Animal Rescue Coalition Hires Two

Kayla Murphy has been named clinic manager and Maggie O’Brien program manager.

07/21/2021 By Staff

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One Eight Oh PR Names Joey Panek Creative Content Director

Panek will lead the firm’s digital marketing and video content efforts.

07/21/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards CareerEdge $125,000

The funding will be used to train and upskill the local workforce.

07/21/2021 By Staff

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Girls Inc. Adds Two New Board Members

Meanie Singletary is a human resources professional and Jim Rolfes is an attorney.

07/20/2021 By Staff

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Child Protection Center Announces Changes to Board

Tina Granthon has been named chair and Jennifer Steube vice-chair. Freya Robbins is a new member.

07/20/2021 By Staff

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Van Wezel Foundation Names Three New Board Members

Sharon Hillstrom, Rochelle Nigri and Walton Pearson were each unanimously approved to serve a three-year term.

07/19/2021 By Staff

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Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Names Michéle Des Verney Redwine CEO

The organization also expanded its board of trustees.

07/19/2021 By Staff

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Williams Parker Elects New President

Michael J. Wilson, a member of the firm's management committee since 2009, replaces previous president Ric Gregoria.

07/19/2021 By Staff

Events

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Announces Summer Events

They include the East Meets West Expo on Sept. 14, which returns after a year off.

07/16/2021 By Staff

Apps

New City of Sarasota App Simplifies Service Requests

Ten categories are available to submit a request service: code compliance, noise complaint, public landscaping/trees, park issues, parking, safety hazards, sewer issues, streets/signs/streetlights, trash/recycling and water issues.

07/15/2021 By Staff

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Philanthropy

Sarasota Ballet Names 2021-2022 Board of Trustees

Richard Johnson has been named chair and Patricia Golemme has been named vice-chair.

07/15/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires New Marketing Assistant

Herrera will plan and execute various marketing strategies, including producing flyers, updating property listings and coordinating photography.

07/15/2021 By Staff

Workshops

'Executive Academy' Offers Leadership Training for Local Execs

The Executive Academy, a partnership between Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Game On Nation, is a six-week leadership course.

07/14/2021 By Staff

Grants

Bank of America Grants $50,000 to CareerEdge

The funding will be used for CareerEdge's workforce development efforts.

07/14/2021 By Staff

Finance

City Commission Sets Reduced Preliminary Millage Rate

The city unanimously voted to approve a rollback of 3.1372 mills for the city's preliminary operating millage.

07/14/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Step Up Suncoast Names New President and CEO

Amy Yount Tittle has been part of the organization for more than 19 years, most recently as the agency’s CFO.

07/13/2021 By Staff

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Linda Poteat-Brown Named VP at Easterseals Happiness House

She will be responsible for key strategies designed to accommodate the agency’s continued growth.

07/12/2021 By Staff

Rebrand

Sokos Social Expands, Rebrands

The Bradenton-based company is now known as Sokos Solutions.

07/12/2021

Tourism

'Bed Tax' Collections Were Up Dramatically in May

The Sarasota County tax collector's office took in nearly $2.8 million in Tourist Development Tax money in May, well above normal.

07/09/2021 By Staff

Deals

Sarasota Wealth Management Firm Acquired By National Company

Mariner Wealth Advisors has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Sarasota's Allegiant Private Advisors.

07/08/2021 By Staff

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