News & City Life

New Home

Bradenton Animal Rescue is Getting a $10 Million Upgrade in September

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue is building a 31,000 square-foot adoption, vet and training center as part of its original location.

02/25/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Events

Sarasota Chamber Celebrates Black History Month with Newtown Trolley Tour

The tour will take place on Friday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Finance

PGTI Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year Results

The company announced that fourth quarter 2020 net sales increased 27 percent, to $222 million.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Transportation

'Call a Lyft Ride' Now Available in Sarasota

Designed for use by seniors and those without access to the Lyft app, the service allows users to call to book a ride with a Lyft agent.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Space

Roskamp Institute Partners With NASA

As an Animal Care Facility, Roskamp Institute will support several NASA missions per year over the next four years.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Resident Named President of National Spine and Pain Centers

Douglas Badertscher previously held executive roles at 360 Orthopedics and Coastal Orthopedics, among others.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Economy

Orioles' Economic Impact in Florida Tops $511 Million Since 2015

The organization refocused its community efforts in 2020 to support Sarasota residents in the face of Covid-19.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Unity Awards

Unity Award Winners Receive Honorariums from Community Foundation

The honorariums will support nonprofit causes chosen by this year’s honorees.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Openings

Nailed It DIY Studio to Open This Weekend

The Sarasota location is the franchise’s 25th store.

02/22/2021 By Staff

Networking

Sarasota Chamber to Host 2021 Party on the Bay

The event takes place Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the Van Wezel.

02/22/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

New College Foundation Names Two Directors of Philanthropy

In their new positions, Declan Sheehy and Marcia Crawley are responsible for creating and implementing engagement strategies to secure resources for the college.

02/22/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Fawley Bryant Adds New Senior Project Manager, Architect

Aaron Jacobson has joined the firm as a senior project manager and Nicholas Bosman as architect.

02/22/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires Two

Brianna Tulp has joined the firm as a sales associate; Jordan Gorrell joins as marketing assistant and brokerage support.

02/19/2021 By Staff

Creativity

Registration Open for Florida Creativity Conference

This year's theme is "Reset, Restart and Re-energize."

02/19/2021 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Board Grants $6 Million to Local Organizations

The funding focuses on supporting early learning needs, strengthening mental health support and building equitable pathways to education, healthcare, and legal services.

02/19/2021 By Staff