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Celebrity News

Michael Kors Will Replace Debra Messing at This Year's CAN Red Ribbon Gala

Messing suffered an injury that's made her unable to travel.

02/19/2020 By Megan McDonald

Limelight

Photos: Unity Awards 2020

It was a happy, emotional day at Sarasota Magazine’s 10th Annual Unity Awards.

02/19/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Fast Track

New College Foundation Appoints Four New Board Members

They include Sarasota Magazine editor-in-chief Susan Burns.

02/18/2020 By Staff

Limelight

Gamma Xi Boule Foundation A Valentine at the Ritz

The gala at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, helps fund youth development initiatives and the Journey to Success program.

02/18/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Flights

Airport Will Celebrate Inaugural Flight to Allentown

Allegiant's first arriving flight from Lehigh Valley International Airport is today at 9:55 a.m.; the first departing flight at 10:45 p.m.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Groundbreaking

One More Child Breaks Ground on Sarasota Campus

The campus will include villas for single moms and children, foster family homes and a children’s center.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Grants

Community-Wide Investment Supports Child Protection Center Program

Funding—including a $300,000 investment from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation—will be used to support CPC's Personal Safety and Community Awareness Program.

02/11/2020 By Staff

Limelight

Selby Gardens' "Expect the Unexpected" Orchid Ball Celebrated Salvador Dali

More than 500 guests attended the ball at the gardens, which was decorated in the style of the Surrealist artist.

02/10/2020 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Extravaganza

The "Live, Laugh, Love" Extravaganza at the Ritz featured luncheon, vendors and a Bigs & Littles fashion show.

02/10/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Thunder By The Bay Kickoff Party

The "Born to Be Wild" party took place at the White Buffalo Saloon and featured country casual wear.

02/10/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

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Awards

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Announces 2019 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year

They are Victoria Phillips and David Rengifo.

02/07/2020 By Staff

Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Association Meeting Will Focus on Concerns About Short-Term Rentals

Sarasota Magazine senior editor Cooper Levey-Baker will be part of the panel discussion and networking event.

02/07/2020 By Staff

Education

New Local Think Tank Holds Lectures on Future Tech Disruptions

By 2030, “40 percent of all existing jobs will be gone. Anything repetitive will be made redundant” by artificial intelligence.

02/07/2020 By David Klement

Lectures

New College of Florida to Host Black History Month Symposium on Saturday

This year's symposium focuses on the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on minorities.

02/06/2020 By Staff

Awards

Manatee Clerk Honored With Nonprofit’s Government Service Award

The Palmetto Youth Center's annual award honors public officials who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities.

02/06/2020 By Staff

Finance

City, Credit Union to Host Open House, Car Sale

Through the city’s partnership with the credit union, Sarasota residents of all credit levels can qualify for a low-interest vehicle loan through the Reliable Ride initiative.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Tidewell Hospice Announces Intent to Establish Tidewell Foundation

Tidewell expects to launch the foundation, which will help support its fundraising capabilities, on July 1, 2020.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Family Fun Guide

Great Things to Do With Kids in Sarasota

From toddler art to untamed nature, a guide to under-the-radar adventures.

02/05/2020 By Pam Daniel and Ilene Denton

Limelight

Voice + Visibility Women's Summit

This inaugural event at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota welcomed keynote speakers including Nely Galan, Abby Wambach, Aisha Nyandoro, Natasha Chen and Ingrid Harb.

02/05/2020 Photography by Cliff Roles

Elections

Supervisor of Elections to Make Drop Boxes Available for Vote-by-Mail Return

The drop boxes aim to make returning vote-by-mail ballots more convenient.

02/04/2020 By Staff

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