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Florida's Minimum Wage Rises to $10 Thursday

The increase is the first step toward an eventual $15 minimum wage.

09/29/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

Library Foundation Purchases AWE Early Learning Stations

The special computers contain dozens of educational programs suitable for children ages 2-10.

09/28/2021 By Staff

Elections

Voter Registration Deadline Nearing for Nov. 2 Elections

Voters must be registered by Oct. 4 to participate in the City of Venice and Town of Longboat Key elections.

09/27/2021

Reentry

CenterPlace Health, Eyeglass World Partner With Project 180

The organizations will offer free medical, oral and eye care to men and women returning to the community after incarceration.

09/27/2021 By Staff

From the Editor

Can Nature Sue Florida?

Giving nature a voice in Florida might be a powerful way to save it.

09/27/2021 By Susan Burns

Construction

Phase II of Cattlemen Road Construction Begins in October

The project includes widening Cattlemen Road and Palmer Boulevard and reconstructing South Packinghouse Road from Cattlemen to Palmer.

09/24/2021 By Staff

Grants

Circus Arts Conservatory Receives Arts Appreciation Grant

The $30,000 grant will support CAC's 2021-2022 events and performance season.

09/23/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Beckstein Charitable Fund Awards $200,000 to Mote SEA

Mote SEA is being planned for 12 acres in the Sarasota County-owned Nathan Benderson Park.

09/21/2021 By Staff

Parks

DreamLarge Launches 'Friends of Rosemary Park'

The initiative is designed to drive awareness about the pocket park currently under development in the Rosemary District.

09/21/2021 By Staff

Transportation

Florida Gas Prices Jumped 10 Cents Last Week

The cost to fill an average-sized 15-gallon tank of gas is now $46.50.

09/20/2021 By Staff

Piney Point

What’s Going to Happen with Piney Point’s Toxic Wastewater?

Manatee County has approved injecting it deep into the aquifer. The public can weigh in on Oct. 6.

09/20/2021 By Elizabeth Djinis

The Moore Method

Meet the Woman Who Wants to Save Florida

Elizabeth Moore has decided to use her wealth to keep the planet healthy—starting with her 1,143-acre Triangle Ranch in Myakka.

09/20/2021 By Isaac Eger

Grants

Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Grant

The funding will help fund the organization's 2021-2022 community arts and cultural programming.

09/17/2021 By Staff

Partnerships

Selby Gardens, Community Foundation Expand Partnership

Funding provided by the Community Foundation will establish a new Education Lab Series and expand Selby's Family Togetherness program.

09/17/2021 By Staff

Here Comes the Sun

New College Student Nationally Recognized for Her Solar-Powered Invention

Twenty-two-year-old Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt won the 2021 OZY Genius Award for her mobile solar-powered EV charging carport.

09/17/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Philanthropy

Manatee Community Foundation Makes Emergency Grant for Safe Children Coalition

The $27,800 grant will cover emergency pipe removal and replacement in "Grammie's House," a group home.

09/16/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

Sarasota Chiropractor, Mask Exemption Events Make National News

According to CNN, more than 1,200 people attended a Venice event this past weekend, including former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who now lives in Boca Royale.

09/16/2021 By Megan McDonald

Red Tide

Solutions to Avoid Red Tide Launches Regional 'Healthy Ponds Collaborative'

The new collaborative aims to help more neighborhoods upgrade their ponds, more effectively remove red-tide causing nutrients, and cost-share the improvements.

09/15/2021 By Staff

Closings

ITNSuncoast Suspends Operations

The organization's executive director said the pandemic has resulted in a shortage of volunteer drivers.

09/15/2021 By Staff

Island Time

Longboat Key Named Fifth Best Island in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure

The annual reader-sourced "World's Best" list invites Travel + Leisure's audience to vote on the best destinations and experiences worldwide.

09/15/2021 By Staff