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Technology

City Installs New Digital Kiosk on Main Street

The City of Sarasota recently installed a digital kiosk that allows users to browse local amenities and helps them find their way around.

08/10/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Community Foundation Marketing Manager Accepted Into Leadership Florida Program

Murray Devine joins 45 other young, emerging leaders chosen from across the state to participate in the program.

08/09/2018 By Staff

Offshore Treasure

Manasota Offshore is a Treasure Worth Protecting

Public agencies and citizens' groups are working together to safeguard the underwater burial site off Manasota Beach.

08/08/2018 By Brad Edmondson

Law

Attorney Selected to Join Inn of Court

Jodi Ruberg of Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A., was recently chosen to become a member of The Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court.

08/07/2018 By Staff

Education

University Names Business Development Officer

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee recently hired Greg Smogard.

08/06/2018 By Staff

Philanthropy

Community Foundation Selects New Board Member

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently added Paul Hudson of Northern Trust to its board of directors.

08/02/2018 By Staff

Philanthropy

Former North Port Mayor Named President of National Civility Nonprofit

Jacqueline Moore was recently elected president of the Civility Center's board of directors.

08/01/2018 By Staff

Education

College Names First Director of Emergency Management

New College of Florida recently hired Luis Suarez.

07/31/2018 By Staff

Honors

'Young Professional of the Year' Finalists Announced

The three finalists are Rachel Denton, Ashley Light and Kelly Romanoff.

07/31/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Goodwill Selects Two New Vice Presidents

Goodwill Manasota recently promoted Gray Videnka and Tony Lapera.

07/27/2018 By Staff

Female factor

Women of Influence Speakers Inspire Attendees to Find Their Passion and Champion Themselves

Sarasota Magazine’s sixth annual Women of Influence event gave busy women a chance to rejuvenate with an inspiring lineup of speakers.

07/26/2018 By Susan Burns Photography by Jolanta Bremer at Evoke Studios

Events

Women of Influence 2018

Nearly 200 women attended Sarasota Magazine’s sixth annual Women of Influence event at Westcoast Black Theatre on Tuesday.

07/26/2018 Photography by Jolanta Bremer at Evoke Studios

New hires

Tech Firm Names New CEO

Sarasota's xG Technology, Inc. recently appointed company co-founder Roger Branton as chief executive officer.

07/26/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Education Foundation Hires New Team for College Readiness Program

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County recently hired Suzanne Burke, Rebecca Lewis and Jenna Thiel.

07/26/2018 By Staff

Circus Sarasota

The Lavish Life and Forgotten Legacy of John Ringling North

The story of the other circus king.

07/26/2018 By Robert Plunket

Roundabout Reality

Will Improvements Help Reduce Crashes in Venice's 'Circle of Death' Roundabout?

The roundabout, which opened in 2011, had the highest crash rate of any signalized intersection or roundabout in 2016 in unincorporated Sarasota County.

07/26/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

In the Rough

What's Going on with the Bobby Jones Golf Complex?

The City Commission is expected to vote late this summer on whether to fund improvements to the neglected facility.

07/26/2018 By David Hackett

Eat Drink Jump

These Three Party Boats Offer the Ultimate Sarasota Summer Experience

Three more reasons to love the water.

07/26/2018 By Isaac Eger and Cooper Levey-Baker

From the Editor

From the Editor: Thoughts on Wealth

A bumper crop of rich people from around the country continues to settle here.

07/26/2018 By Susan Burns

Law

Osprey Attorney Sets New Legal Precedent for Injured Workers

Attorney Kevin Sanderson recently helped establish new rights for federal employees who experience employment disability discrimination.

07/25/2018 By Staff