Business

Shipping

Port Manatee Now Receiving Imports on Eco-Friendly Container Ships

The new ships help fulfill a company commitment to dramatically reduce vessel fuel consumption and emissions.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Retirement

Longtime Bishop Museum CEO to Retire

Brynne Anne Besio has served as The Bishop's CEO for 13 years; she will retire on April 1, 2021.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Hires Program Director

In her new role, Spagnuolo-Moschini will execute and oversee all programming content, including all virtual and community-based monthly programs.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Animal Rescue Coalition Appoints New Executive Director

Most recently, McCann was the founder and president of Philanthropy Partners, which provided guidance to nonprofits, corporations and foundations.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Workshops

Local Public Relations Association to Present Writing Workshop

The workshop will feature veteran writer and Poynter Institute senior scholar Roy Peter Clark.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Women’s Resource Center to Host 'Women in Tech' Webinar

The information session aims to encourage more women to consider joining the technology sector.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Updates

St. Armands Circle Association Announces New Merchants

The growth coincides with a major public relations campaign.

01/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

JFCS of the Suncoast Hires CEO

Arthur Lerman has served as the organization's interim CEO for the past six months.

01/08/2021 By Staff

Business

PGT Innovations to Acquire 75 Percent Ownership Stake in Eco Window Systems

Eco Window Systems manufactures and installs aluminum, impact-resistant windows and doors and produces 100 percent of its own glass locally.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Announces 2021 Board of Directors

Ben Hanan will serve as chair of the organization, which is contending with a historic level of need due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Elise Ramer Earns Certified Public Relations Counselor Credential

Ramer is the senior director of public relations for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Rogan Donelly Named CEO of Tervis

Donelly was initially appointed the company's president in May 2016.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Mergers

Easterseals Happiness House, InStride Therapy Merge

The merger expands traditional Easterseals therapies to include hippotherapy and equine-assisted therapy.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

La Musica Hires Executive Director

Joan Sussman was previously house manager for Opera Saratoga and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Realtor Earns National Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification

Michelle Crabtree is a third-generation Sarasotan and has been a licensed Florida real estate broker since 1982.

12/30/2020 By Staff

Holidays

City of Sarasota Offices to Observe New Year’s Holiday

Trash and recycling schedules will be affected.

12/29/2020 By Staff

Awards

Van Wezel Named a 'Top Stop' by VenuesNow

The hall was recognized as an outstanding venue with a capacity of 2,000 or fewer by the trade publication.

12/28/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Carla Rayman-Kidd Wins National Association of Realtors Award

Rayman-Kidd won the 2020 Certified International Property Specialist Designation (CIPS) Instructor of the Year award.

12/22/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

All Star Children’s Foundation Adds Two Board Members

Ashley Coone and Noah Riner have both joined the foundation's board of directors.

12/22/2020 By Staff

Listening to Black Voices

Boston Celtics Co-Owner and Business Leader James Cash on Breaking Barriers

A rare interview with the former basketball star and first Black tenured Harvard Business School faculty member.

12/22/2020 By Heather Dunhill