The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced that New York-based playwright Anne Washburn has been selected as the sixth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award.

Sarasota-based Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists has joined Sarasota Memorial Health System’s First Physicians Group network.

The Patterson Foundation has appointed Jacki Dezelski as its newest governing board member. 

Senior Friendship Centers recently announced three new appointments to its board of governors: Pam Beitlich, Dr. Stephanie Havens Costello and Kevin Gillen.

99 Bottles has been named a Top 5 Best Beer Bar in the Country in USA Today's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

The New College Foundation recently added Margie Genter and Keith Mercier to its board of directors. 

Six State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota faculty and staff members have been named National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) 2026 Excellence Award winners: Angel Kelly, Toni McLeroy, Leah Nusman, Stacey O’Donovan, Amanda Schlachter and Dr. Jie Sun.