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The Fast and the Furriest

Your Last Chance to See Twiggy, the Water-Skiing Squirrel

The famous rodent is scurrying to Sarasota to participate in this weekend's Suncoast Boat Show before retiring this summer.

04/16/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Limelight

Whiskey Obsession Festival Grand Tasting

Whiskey aficionados gathered at Michael's On East for the tasting and master classes.

04/16/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Money

Financial Adviser Ranked Among America's Best

Scott Pinkerton of Venice's Pinkerton Private Wealth was recently named to a list of the top 1,200 U.S. financial advisers by Barron’s.

04/13/2018 By Staff

Science

Ocean Acidification May Harm Stone Crab Population

New Mote research finds that widespread ocean acidification caused by climate change could damage Florida's stone crab population and industry.

04/13/2018 By Staff

Privacy

Free Shredding Offered to Manatee County Residents

The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is sponsoring a complimentary shredding day on Saturday, April 21.

04/12/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Goodwill Veterans' Services Leader Named 'Citizen of the Year'

C.J. Bannister was recently recognized by the Sarasota and Manatee county unit of the National Association of Social Workers' Florida chapter.

04/11/2018 By Staff

Tourism

New Flights to Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh Begin

Allegiant began service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and the cities of Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

04/11/2018 By Staff

Education

District Breaking Ground on New Middle School

The School District of Manatee County is breaking ground on its new Dr. Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch.

04/10/2018 By Staff

New hires

Nonprofit Names New Community Impact Director, Community Support Specialist

Loveland Center, a nonprofit that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently hired Jennifer Bushinger and Julie Kostelec.

04/10/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Greenfield Prize Dinner

Playwright Martyna Majok, this year's prize winner, was in attendance.

04/09/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Wine Walk to Ca' d'Zan

The self-guided wine tour on the grounds of The Ringling offered food pairings, entertainment and a dance party.

04/09/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Pique-Nique at Winefest

After a year away, the New College of Florida luncheon event returned, partnered with the Florida Winefest.

04/09/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Children First Gala

The Fairytale Ball at Michael's On East featured an Aladdin theme.

04/09/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Sarasota Ballet 27th Season Gala

The evening included performances by American Ballet Theatre's Misty Copeland, Marcelo Gomes and opera star Susan Graham.

04/09/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Preview

Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Season Announced

The 2019 season will welcome Caroline Kennedy, Shaquille O'Neal and former FBI director James Comey.

04/09/2018 By Kay Kipling

Science

Environmental Summit Takes Place April 25-27

The keynote speaker will be environmental historian and author Jack Davis.

04/09/2018 By Staff

Education

Automotive, Nursing Students Graduate From CareerEdge Program

Ten nurse assistants and nine automotive technicians recently graduated from Suncoast Technical College training programs developed by CareerEdge Funders Collaborative.

04/06/2018 By Staff

Law

Legal Career Fair Happens April 28

State College of Florida is hosting the fair.

04/05/2018 By Staff

Tourism

Spring Training Generated $1.3 Million for Local Airbnb Hosts

Roughly 12,000 visitors stayed in Sarasota Airbnb rentals during this year's Baltimore Orioles spring training season.

04/04/2018 By Staff

New hires

Health Care Foundation Adds New Director of Development

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation recently hired Craig Moran.

04/02/2018 By Staff