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Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives $1 Million Donation

The funds will be used for the endowment of the gardens' Master Plan for its downtown Sarasota ampus.

05/11/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Names Vice President for Visitor Engagement, Chief Museum Curator

Dr. David Berry has consulted as curator of Selby Gardens’ Orchid Show and has served in a senior leadership capacity at The Ringling since 2011.

05/10/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Bay Park Conservancy Hires Chief Experience Officer

Jeannie Perales was previously vice-president for museum exhibits, learning and engagement at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

05/10/2021 By Staff

Grants

Community Foundation Awards More than $320,000 in Grants

Funding will support equitable access to education and health care.

05/10/2021 By Staff

Limelight

Dick Vitale Gala 2021

The 16th annual gala raised $5 million for pediatric cancer research, and welcomed some top athletes and celebrities.

05/10/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Internships

Sarasota Chamber Program Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program

The eight-week program provides an opportunity for local employers to benefit from interns while also providing access to cross-cultural, career-oriented experiences.

05/07/2021 By Staff

Arts

The Ringling Named a 2021 Blue Star Museum

The Blue Star Museums initiative provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.

05/07/2021 By Staff

Education

Sarasota Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist

Kari Johnson is a kindergarten teacher at Fruitville Elementary School.

05/06/2021 By Staff

Politics

DeSantis Signs Into Law Controversial New Voting Bill

The new law limits the use of ballot drop boxes and restricts vote-by-mail procedures. Republicans say it cracks down on potential fraud; Democrats say it's voter suppression.

05/06/2021 By Staff

Grants

New Film Company Receives $300,000 Gift

Wingspan Productions works with the community to target and identify issues that young people are grappling with in their daily lives.

05/06/2021 By Staff

Imports

Port Manatee-Based World Direct Shipping Adds Vessel

The latest addition to the WDS fleet can carry as many as 1,800 20-foot-equivalent units of containerized cargo.

05/06/2021 By Staff

Grants

Venice Cat Coalition Receives $12,000 Grant

The funding will be used to to help with veterinary care, medicine and other support that is targeted to save more than 300 cats and kittens this year.

05/06/2021 By Staff

Awards

Visit Sarasota County Recognizes 'Voice of Sarasota'

Historian and author Jeff LaHurd is the recipient of the award.

05/06/2021 By Staff

Survey Says

The Bay Park Releases 2020 Annual Report and Park Visitor Survey

The inaugural annual report highlights park progress, environmental, operational and financial sustainability.

05/05/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

DeSantis Announces $1,000 Pandemic Bonus for Florida First Responders

Approximately $208 million has been allocated from DEO for more than 174,000 first responders across the state.

05/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee School District Names Two New Administrators

Monica DeLesline has been named the next principal at Palmetto High and Dr. Laurie Breslin has been named the director of secondary curriculum for the school district.

05/05/2021 By Staff

Veterans

Goodwill Manasota Expands Veterans Program Into South County

The program will now be staffed at Goodwill's North Port and Rialto locations.

05/05/2021 By Staff

Politics

New Rules for 'Hotel Houses' Receive Final Approval

The new regulations limit the number of guests who can spend the night in a vacation rental and require the owners of the properties to register with the city.

05/05/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Grants

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $65,000 Grant

The funding will help support the food bank's nutrition education, Snap application assistance and hunger relief programs.

05/04/2021 By Staff

The military

The Push for Justice for Survivors of Military Sexual Assault May Soon Succeed

New legislation championed by Sarasota's Nancy Parrish and Protect Our Defenders could dramatically change how allegations of sexual assault in the military are handled.

05/04/2021 By Kim Doleatto

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