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Honors

'Young Professional of the Year' Finalists Announced

The three finalists are Rachel Denton, Ashley Light and Kelly Romanoff.

07/31/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Goodwill Selects Two New Vice Presidents

Goodwill Manasota recently promoted Gray Videnka and Tony Lapera.

07/27/2018 By Staff

Female factor

Women of Influence Speakers Inspire Attendees to Find Their Passion and Champion Themselves

Sarasota Magazine’s sixth annual Women of Influence event gave busy women a chance to rejuvenate with an inspiring lineup of speakers.

07/26/2018 By Susan Burns Photography by Jolanta Bremer at Evoke Studios

Events

Women of Influence 2018

Nearly 200 women attended Sarasota Magazine’s sixth annual Women of Influence event at Westcoast Black Theatre on Tuesday.

07/26/2018 Photography by Jolanta Bremer at Evoke Studios

New hires

Tech Firm Names New CEO

Sarasota's xG Technology, Inc. recently appointed company co-founder Roger Branton as chief executive officer.

07/26/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Education Foundation Hires New Team for College Readiness Program

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County recently hired Suzanne Burke, Rebecca Lewis and Jenna Thiel.

07/26/2018 By Staff

Circus Sarasota

The Lavish Life and Forgotten Legacy of John Ringling North

The story of the other circus king.

07/26/2018 By Robert Plunket

Roundabout Reality

Will Improvements Help Reduce Crashes in Venice's 'Circle of Death' Roundabout?

The roundabout, which opened in 2011, had the highest crash rate of any signalized intersection or roundabout in 2016 in unincorporated Sarasota County.

07/26/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

In the Rough

What's Going on with the Bobby Jones Golf Complex?

The City Commission is expected to vote late this summer on whether to fund improvements to the neglected facility.

07/26/2018 By David Hackett

Eat Drink Jump

These Three Party Boats Offer the Ultimate Sarasota Summer Experience

Three more reasons to love the water.

07/26/2018 By Isaac Eger and Cooper Levey-Baker

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From the Editor

From the Editor: Thoughts on Wealth

A bumper crop of rich people from around the country continues to settle here.

07/26/2018 By Susan Burns

Law

Osprey Attorney Sets New Legal Precedent for Injured Workers

Attorney Kevin Sanderson recently helped establish new rights for federal employees who experience employment disability discrimination.

07/25/2018 By Staff

Construction

District Breaking Ground on New Elementary School

Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School is scheduled to open in Parrish next August, with the capacity to house roughly 800 students.

07/25/2018 By Staff

Philanthropy

Manatee County NAACP Holding Fundraising Dinner Aug. 11

The event will feature Florida Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg.

07/23/2018 By Staff

Wealth

Florida No. 2 in Ranking of States Based on Income Inequality

The North Port, Sarasota and Bradenton region ranked No. 12 in a list of the most unequal metropolitan areas in the country.

07/23/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Hippotherapy Center Holding Dedication Ceremony for New Facilities

InStride Therapy, which offers horseback riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment, is celebrating from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8.

07/23/2018 By Staff

Construction

New Parking Garage Planned for Downtown Bradenton

The garage, which will house roughly 500 spaces, will cost $13.8 million.

07/20/2018 By Staff

Finance

Venice Man Honored for Volunteer Work with Investment Education Nonprofit

Phil Crocker was recently recognized for his volunteer service with BetterInvesting.

07/20/2018 By Staff

Ballerino in Bronze

Sarasota Cuban Ballet School Summer Showcase Features Performance by Bronze Medalist Harold Mendez

Mendez, a student at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School, won bronze at the 11th annual U.S.A. International Ballet Competition.

07/18/2018 By Audrey Warne

Giving

Nonprofit Launches New Society for Young Philanthropists

JFCS of the Suncoast is launching BeyondMe, an effort to connect those between the ages of 21 and 45 with local nonprofits and charities.

07/12/2018 By Staff

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