News & City Life

Fast Track

Heather McLain Joins AtLarge as Director of Communications

In her new role, McLain is responsible for leading and growing the agency’s communications department, as well as overseeing communications across an array of brands.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Transportation

Organization Invites Public to Provide Feedback on Transportation Plan

Community members are also encouraged to share transportation-related items they would like to see addressed in their areas.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Construction

Out-of-Door Academy Announces Completion Date for New Middle School

The 13,500-square-foot facility will be finished in fall 2020.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Marketing

Marketing Association to Host Content Strategy Workshop

The March 18 event's featured speaker will be marketing consultant Tiffany McEachern.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Grants $500,000 to New College

The funds will launch a new program targeting local high school students who have demonstrated strong academics and outstanding community leadership.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Limelight

Harvest House Home Again Luncheon

The luncheon benefits more than 1,000 families, unaccompanied youth, veterans and adult men and women aided by supportive housing.

02/27/2020 Photography by Lori Sax

Bike Brigade

City Opens Bike Share Station in Palm Avenue Garage

Visitors may return the bikes to the Palm Avenue or St. Armands Parking Garage locations.

02/26/2020 By Staff

Mergers

Empath Health, Stratum Health System Begin Formal Merger Talks

Tidewell Hospice operates under the Stratum Health System brand.

02/26/2020 By Staff

Education

Buchanan Announces Service Academy Nominations

His nominations include 17 students from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

02/26/2020 By Staff

Funding

Manatee County Commissioners Vote to Commit $5 Million to Support Mote

The funds will be distributed over five years to support operations, programs and outreach activities that promote tourism.

02/26/2020 By Staff

Grants

Sarasota Chosen to Participate in LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program

The program helps local governments committed to accelerating progress on climate change, resilience and social equity planning, measure and track performance using LEED.

02/25/2020 By Staff