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Shifting Gears

A Private Club Built Around Cars Is Headed to Downtown Sarasota

The Sarasota Motor Club would convert a former drone manufacturing headquarters into a private social club with collector-car storage, dining and event space—plus, the property could potentially become the new home of a beloved downtown restaurant.

07/16/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Nathan Benderson Park Receives $10 Million State Appropriation for New Multi-Sport Complex and Boathouse

Plus, new grants for UnidosNow, All Faiths Food Bank, Laurel Civic Association and more.

07/13/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Welcomes 12 New Resident Physicians

Plus: Sarasota County Schools' "A" rating, Pinecraft's Carlisle Inn is recognized by Tripadvisor, and more.

07/13/2026 By Staff

Go South

Detwiler’s Farm Market Is Heading South

Detwiler’s Farm Market plans its first ground-up store in North Port, as the family-owned grocer pushes farther south into one of Sarasota County’s fastest-growing cities.

07/06/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Gettel Foundation Invests $1 Million in The Haven's Community Center Project

Plus, Oyster River Ecology receives more than $750,000 in grants, FEMA approves $90 million in funding for state and local hurricane relief, and more.

06/29/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Announces 2026 Small Business Award Winners

Plus, new hires at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and more.

06/29/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors

The foundation's president and CEO, Phillip Lanham, also renewed his contract through 2031.

06/18/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Jamal Crook Has Been Appointed Principal of Booker High School

Plus: SRQ's Airport Circle has been renamed Rick Piccolo Circle, and more.

06/08/2026 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Awards Nearly $7.1 Million in New Grants

Plus, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards more than $2.1 million in scholarships, and more.

06/08/2026 By Staff

Rock Solid Recreation

Sarasota's First Climbing Gym Is Opening To The Public

The 24,000-square-foot facility includes a climbing gym, podcasting space, coffee bar, infrared sauna, and more.

05/27/2026 By Kendall Southworth

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    A Private Club Built Around Cars Is Headed to Downtown Sarasota

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    Detwiler’s Farm Market Is Heading South

    Tervis Has Completely Moved Out of Its Venice HQ

    IKEA Is Coming to Sarasota This Summer

    Sarasota's First Climbing Gym Is Opening To The Public

Grant Report

Bishop Museum Receives $450,000 Grant to Support Manatee Rehabilitation Work

Plus, Laurel Civic Association receives a $100,000 impact grant from the Plantation Community Foundation, and more.

05/11/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber VP Named Florida Association of Chamber Professionals’ 'Professional of the Year'

Plus, Gulf Coast Community Foundation announces its 2026 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute class, and more.

05/11/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Woman Receives Zonta International Women in STEM Award

Plus, the Manatee Young Professionals announce the winners of the sixth annual MYP Awards.

04/27/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Satchel's Last Resort Raises $47,000 for Rescue Dogs and Cats

Plus, CareerEdge Funders Collaborative announces a $3.85 million in economic impact for 2025.

04/27/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

The Ringling Names Amy Sankes Named Senior Director of Development

Plus, Manatee County Schools employee wins national "LifeChanger of the Year" award, and more.

04/13/2026 By Staff

Hej Sarasota!

IKEA Is Coming to Sarasota This Summer

The Swedish home-furnishings giant plans to open a 48,000-square-foot store at University Town Center, bringing flat-pack furniture, meatballs and one of the world’s most recognizable retail brands.

04/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Raises $200,000 for Roy McBean Boys & Girls Clubs

Plus, Easterseals Southwest Florida raises more than $1 million at its 80th anniversary gala, and more.

03/30/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Ringling Museum Hires Head of Art Library Services

Plus, Ron Allen is recognized with the Community Spirit Award by Manatee Community Foundation, and more.

03/30/2026 By Staff

Mira Mar Recast

Plans for Luxury Condos Behind the Historic Mira Mar Plaza Move Ahead

After years of debate over demolition, preservation and height, the Palm Avenue project is now entering its sales phase with plans for two 18-story towers behind the restored historic structure. Prices will start in the high $3 millions.

03/24/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Big Waters Land Trust Adds Two Team Members, Promotes One

Plus, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties names its Youth of the Year, and more.

03/16/2026 By Staff

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