News & City Life

Listening to Black Voices

Economist, Black History Scholar and Professor James Stewart on Reparations and Economic Equality

"Disparities must be addressed in order to put people of color on the same footing as white citizens," Stewart says.

09/29/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Certifications

Port Manatee Receives Homeland Security C-TPAT Recertification

The certification allows fewer customs examinations and accelerated processing of cargo.

09/29/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Lisa Berger Named Executive Director of Perlman Music Program/Suncoast

Berger was previously executive director of Art Center Sarasota.

09/29/2020 By Staff

The Calm Before The Storms?

It's Quiet in the Tropics Right Now—But Probably Not For Long

This time of year has traditionally been the most dangerous for storm activity on the Gulf Coast.

09/29/2020 By Bob Bunting

Education

Ringling College Receives 'Houdini' Certification

Houdini is a 3D animation software application used for film and TV, game development, motion graphics and virtual reality.

09/28/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Suncoast Technical College, Florida Department of Education Partner on Workforce Education Initiative

Programs include auto service technologies, plumbing, HVAC and electrical, nursing and culinary arts.

09/28/2020 By Staff

Baked good

Dave's Killer Bread Creator to Speak as Part of Sarasota Lecture Series

The Project 180 series also includes an event highlighting local 'second chance' employers.

09/28/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Simone Peterson Elected to Board of Directors of Manatee Community Foundation

Peterson works with Manatee County Government's Neighborhood Services and was the winner of the Manatee Young Professionals' MVP Award in 2019.

09/25/2020 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Lawyer Named 2020 Florida Board Member of the Year by Boys and Girls Clubs

Meghan Serrano is a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick.

09/25/2020 By Staff

Breaking News

DeSantis Announces Phase 3 Re-Opening of Florida Businesses

The governor's executive order means restaurants will now be allowed to operate at 100 percent capacity, with no operational limitations enforced by the state.

09/25/2020 By Staff

Stay or Go?

Here's What You Thought About Moving Unconditional Surrender

Our polls on Instagram and Twitter say the majority of voters want the statue to stay on the bayfront.

09/25/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces 23 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Events

Sarasota Chamber Announces October 2020 Events

Here's what's coming up next month.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Elections

General Election Ballots in the Mail to Domestic Voters

The Sarasota County elections office sent 132,796 vote-by-mail ballots on Sept. 24; another 7,600 will go out Sept. 25.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Bay Watch

Portions of The Bay's Mangrove Walkway Will Open in Mid-October

Segments of phase one of the project, which include the mangrove walkway, trails and benches, will open to the public next month.

09/24/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Debate

Unconditional Surrender: Should It Stay or Should It Go?

Two voices, two opinions.

09/24/2020 By David R. Kotok and Kelly Kirschner

Fast Track

Sarasota Attorney Amanda Kison Joins Board of the American Red Cross of Southwest Florida

Kison's main responsibilities will be to serve as an ambassador for the organization.

09/23/2020 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools to Provide Free Meals for All Children Through Dec. 31

This includes children who are not currently enrolled in Sarasota County Schools.

09/23/2020 By Staff

Grants

Laurel Civic Association Receives $30,000 Grant for Financial Education Program

Support from the Bank of America will help nonprofit launch its financial literacy program.

09/23/2020 By Staff

Transportation

Sarasota/Manatee MPO Releases 'Transform 2045' Long Range Transportation Plan

The plan includes $2 billion for local transportation projects anticipated to be funded through 2045.

09/22/2020 By Staff

Sarasota Magazine

News & City Life

Economist, Black History Scholar and Professor James Stewart on Reparations and Economic Equality

Port Manatee Receives Homeland Security C-TPAT Recertification

Lisa Berger Named Executive Director of Perlman Music Program/Suncoast

It's Quiet in the Tropics Right Now—But Probably Not For Long

Ringling College Receives 'Houdini' Certification

Suncoast Technical College, Florida Department of Education Partner on Workforce Education Initiative

Dave's Killer Bread Creator to Speak as Part of Sarasota Lecture Series

Simone Peterson Elected to Board of Directors of Manatee Community Foundation

Sarasota Lawyer Named 2020 Florida Board Member of the Year by Boys and Girls Clubs

DeSantis Announces Phase 3 Re-Opening of Florida Businesses

Here's What You Thought About Moving Unconditional Surrender

Sarasota County Schools Announces 23 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Sarasota Chamber Announces October 2020 Events

General Election Ballots in the Mail to Domestic Voters

Portions of The Bay's Mangrove Walkway Will Open in Mid-October

Unconditional Surrender: Should It Stay or Should It Go?

Sarasota Attorney Amanda Kison Joins Board of the American Red Cross of Southwest Florida

Sarasota County Schools to Provide Free Meals for All Children Through Dec. 31

Laurel Civic Association Receives $30,000 Grant for Financial Education Program

Sarasota/Manatee MPO Releases 'Transform 2045' Long Range Transportation Plan

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