News & City Life

Grants

Selah Freedom Receives $750,000 Grant from Department of Justice

Elizabeth Fisher, the founder of Selah Freedom, has said that the Suncoast region is a “hotbed” for trafficking.

10/31/2019 By Staff

Literacy

Reading Initiative in Sarasota Outperforms National Average for Third Year

A report found that 80 percent of Sarasota County students who received a full series of lessons last year reached average to above-average levels of reading and writing.

10/31/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Williams Parker Adds Tax Attorney

Prior to joining the firm, she served as a law clerk to Judge Mark V. Holmes of the United States Tax Court.

10/31/2019 By Staff

Mr. Chatterbox

Mr. Chatterbox Test Drives a Tesla and Sees the Future

It was like a ride at a theme park, Mr. C. says.

10/31/2019 By Robert Plunket

Flashback

Flashback: Sailor Circus, 1952

Sailor Circus began as a Sarasota High School gym class in 1949.

10/30/2019 By Ilene Denton

Grants

Impact 100 SRQ Announces Grant Finalists

The five finalists will compete for two $114,000 grants on Nov. 3.

10/30/2019 By Staff

The Bay

The Bay Hires Jon F. Swift Construction as Construction Manager for Phase One

The construction firm has proven experience in building parks.

10/30/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Professionals Earn Public Relations Accreditation

Sharon Kunkel and Elise Ramer have received their APR designations.

10/30/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Team Member From Goodwill's Veterans' Program Honored

Jeremiah Robinson was recognized for his service on behalf of veterans.

10/29/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Realize Bradenton Names Development Director

Karen Corbin will be responsible for Realize Bradenton’s comprehensive resource development plan, in partnership with the executive director and board of directors.

10/29/2019 By Staff