Dedications

Bill Robinson Lakeside Loop Will Be Dedicated Jan. 29

Robinson was the founder of Fit2Run and established Robinson Preserve in northwest Bradenton.

6:00pm By Staff

Government

DeSantis Awards $10 Million to Sarasota for Climate Change Mitigation

The funding will be used to make improvements at downtown Sarasota's Bay Park.

4:45pm By Staff

Our Squirrels, Ourselves

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Squirrel

Squirrels, it turns out, are an extension of ourselves. So how can we live in harmony with them?

1:44pm By Isaac Eger

Events

Bradenton Area EDC Economic Forecast Breakfast Takes Place Jan. 26

The event will feature economist Hank Fishkind.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Grants

UnidosNow Receives Grant For Its Digital Navigator Initiative

A $25,000 grant will allow the non-profit organization to provide equal access to online resources to low-income people in the area.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Accreditation

JFCS of the Suncoast Receives National Reaccreditation

The Council on Accreditation has reaccredited JFCS through 2025.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

CAN Community Health Names New President and CEO

Dr. Rishi Patel was previously the organization's interim president and CEO.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Florida Digestive Health Specialists Names New CFO

Michelle Hough was previously the company's corporate controller.

01/19/2022 By Staff

Banking

First Home Bank Opens Loan Office, Financial Resource Center in Newtown

The offices provides personal and commercial loans as well as financial education, programs, a no-fee ATM and other resources.

01/19/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

Local Organizations Collaborate to Reduce Recidivism

Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently granted $156,000 to Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc.

01/19/2022 Photography by Staff

park politics

City Commission Rejects Proposal to Sell Section of Downtown Pocket Park

A New York City-based development firm had proposed turning part of Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park into a two-story food court and bar.

01/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Beep Beep, Scoot Scoot

Scooter, Bike Share Program Coming to Sarasota

Beginning in March, about 350-400 scooters and 50-75 bicycles will be available for rent.

01/18/2022 Photography by Staff

Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives $1 Million Donation

To date, Selby Gardens has raised over $45 million for construction of Phase One of the Master Plan, scheduled to open in August 2023.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Permanently Protects 14.38 Acres in Manatee County

The newly protected land is located between Braden River Park and the Honi Hanta Girl Scout Camp.

01/18/2022 Photography by Staff

Rebirth

The Bath & Racquet Club Just Sold—Again

The beloved club, which requires demolition and rebuilding, went for $15 million. It previously sold for $5.5 million in 2020.

01/18/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Scholarships

Safe Children Coalition Receives Grant to Support Scholarships

These $20,000 will directly support SCC's Achievers program and eight-10 Achievers with scholarships.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Announces 2022 Board Executive Committee

Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne will serve as vice-chair.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Milestones

Suncoast Credit Union Reaches 1 Million Members

Suncoast is one of only 10 credit unions in the United States to reach this milestone.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

FourThought Adds Two New Team Members

Erin Guzzo has been named director of marketing and Alex Wolfe associate planner.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Holidays

Sarasota County Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

MLK Day events and festivities have been canceled by the Greater Newtown Community Redevelopment Corporation due to surge in Covid cases.

01/14/2022 By Staff

News & City Life

Our 2022 Unity Award Winners Understand the Power of Belonging

The Ultimate Guide to Sarasota's Award-Winning Beaches

Is There a Difference Between Omicron and Delta Variant Symptoms?

Ambitious Plans for Our Cultural Treasures Will Transform Sarasota as We Know It

Great Gyms Where You Can Get in Tip-Top Shape in 2022

The Bay Will Be Completed Five Years Sooner Than Originally Planned

Bill Robinson Lakeside Loop Will Be Dedicated Jan. 29

DeSantis Awards $10 Million to Sarasota for Climate Change Mitigation

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Squirrel

Bradenton Area EDC Economic Forecast Breakfast Takes Place Jan. 26

UnidosNow Receives Grant For Its Digital Navigator Initiative

JFCS of the Suncoast Receives National Reaccreditation

CAN Community Health Names New President and CEO

Florida Digestive Health Specialists Names New CFO

First Home Bank Opens Loan Office, Financial Resource Center in Newtown

Local Organizations Collaborate to Reduce Recidivism

City Commission Rejects Proposal to Sell Section of Downtown Pocket Park

Scooter, Bike Share Program Coming to Sarasota

Selby Gardens Receives $1 Million Donation

Conservation Foundation Permanently Protects 14.38 Acres in Manatee County

The Bath & Racquet Club Just Sold—Again

Safe Children Coalition Receives Grant to Support Scholarships

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Announces 2022 Board Executive Committee

Suncoast Credit Union Reaches 1 Million Members

FourThought Adds Two New Team Members

Sarasota County Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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