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Fast Track

All Star Children's Foundation Names Chief Program Officer, Chief Research Officer

Dr. Kristin Hoffman and Dr. Sharon Ghazarian both previously worked for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

08/24/2020 By Staff

Awards

Siesta Key Beach Named No. 1 in the Country, No. 11 in the World by TripAdvisor

Our beloved beach once again receives big honors.

08/24/2020 By Staff

Out East

Nine Reasons to Love Lakewood Ranch

For more than 20 years, a new city has been rising to the east. Here are nine reasons to celebrate that right now.

08/24/2020 By Ilene Denton

Jobs

Sarasota-Manatee Region Unemployment Rate Hits 9.4 Percent in July

The biggest job losses were in the leisure and hospitality industry.

08/21/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

City of Sarasota Extends Mask Ordinance

Face coverings are required at indoor and outdoor public places in the city where social distancing is not possible through Oct. 28.

08/21/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Downtown Holiday Parade Cancelled

The parade's board of directors cites the "precarious public health situation" as the reason for the cancellation.

08/21/2020 By Staff

Hurricanes

Tropical Storm Laura Threatens Florida

This year’s record-breaking hurricane season kicks into even higher gear.

08/21/2020 By Bob Bunting

Restoration

Halfacre Construction Company Completes Water-Resistant Project at Phillippi Estate Park

The team followed strict guidelines to protect the 1,756-square-foot basement inside the mansion.

08/20/2020 By Staff

Crime

Sarasota Man With Ties to Steve Bannon Arrested

Andrew Badolato was arrested Thursday and charged with wire fraud and money laundering, along with Bannon and two others.

08/20/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota Aug. 20-26

Concerts both live and virtual, the Suffragist Project finale and more.

08/20/2020 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

CryoXL Adds Business Development Director

Kottemann, who previously worked with the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is responsible for expanding CryoXL's existing partnerships

08/19/2020 By Staff

Jobs

CareerEdge Offers Tuition-Free HVAC Installation and Maintenance Fast-Track Training

Graduates are guaranteed jobs with the participating employers at an average starting wage of $15 per hour.

08/19/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

A Life Story Foundation Announces New Business Model in Wake of Covid-19

The foundation will move from fundraising via large-scale events to using digital platforms to create content, awareness and sponsorship opportunities for donors.

08/19/2020 By Staff

Survival of the Fittest?

Former Kennedy Center Leader and New Sarasota Resident Michael Kaiser on Arts and the Pandemic

The longtime arts administrator and consultant answers crucial questions about the future for arts organizations.

08/19/2020 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Names New Chief Operating Officer

Prior to joining LWRMC, Diego Perilla was associate administrator at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

08/19/2020 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber Announces Finalists for Young Professional of the Year

They are Ross Johnston, Shantel Norman, Elizabeth Stamoulis, Lauren Tominelli and Chelsa Vahtomin.

08/18/2020 By Staff

Vote!

Reflections From a First-Time Voter

Teenager Ximena Chafloque cast her ballot and urges other young women to do the same.

08/18/2020 By Susan Burns

The Future Was Female

Meet the Remarkable Women Who Helped Shape Sarasota

The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment inspired us to tell the stories of some of the women in our area’s history.

08/18/2020

The Future Was Female

A Timeline of Notable Events Leading to the Passage of the 19th Amendment

Plus, a list of books and films to read and watch. Consider this your suffragist primer.

08/18/2020 By Staff

The Future Was Female

A List of Books, Plays and Films to Illuminate Your Understanding of the Suffragist Movement

There's something for everyone.

08/18/2020 By Staff

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