News & City Life

Fast Track

Manatee Habitat Adds New Leadership

Diana Shoemaker has been named CEO and Greg DeMeuse and Gurn Freeman have joined the organization’s board of directors.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Hurricanes

Florida Power & Light Activates Emergency Response Plan

The company has 13,000 employees, as well as additional personnel, in place to help restore power outages after Hurricane Dorian.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Hurricanes

How to Protect Your Pets During a Hurricane

Expert tips, direct from an emergency vet.

08/30/2019 By Staff

History Buffs

A Sarasota Duo's Historical Experiences Educate and Entertain

Offering everything from live events to a podcast, Compass Rose will lead you down a rabbit hole of Sarasota history.

08/30/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Safe mode

How to Prep Your Kitchen Before Hurricane Dorian Arrives

Chef Judi offers tips on how to preserve and use your frozen and refrigerated foods if the power goes out.

08/30/2019 By Judi Gallagher

Fast Track

Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces New General Manager

Anna Pohl previously worked The Ringling.

08/29/2019 By Staff

Hurricanes

DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for All 67 Florida Counties

Forecasters say Hurricane Dorian, which is chugging toward the Sunshine State, could grow into a Category 4 hurricane.

08/29/2019 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Adds Sun Country Service to Minneapolis/St. Paul

The new flights will operate twice a week, on Fridays and Mondays, beginning December 20, 2019.

08/29/2019 By Staff

Awards

Music Compound Owner Named 'Young Professional of the Year'

The award recognizes a young professional in the Sarasota region who has demonstrated outstanding leadership personally, professionally and in the community.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Economy

Reports Puts Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival's Economic Impact at $26.9 Million

CBS Sports and Fox Sports also aired an hour long post-race program.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Hurricanes

Blood Donations Needed as Hurricane Dorian Moves Towards Florida

OneBlood and the Suncoast Blood Bank are urging people to donate ahead of the storm.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Shopping

Visit Sarasota County Launches Promotional Discount Initiative

From September 1-30, 2019, visitors and locals can take advantage of big savings on hotels, attractions, restaurants, shops and more.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Grants

Teen Court Receives Grant From Bank of America Client Foundation

With the funding, Teen Court of Sarasota plans to serve more than local 400 youth.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Awards

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County Wins 'Board Team of the Year,' 'Core Service Program' Awards

The awards were presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and its Florida Area Council.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

State College of Florida Names Danielle Lutz Head of New Venice Collegiate School

Students who graduate from SCFCS Venice will earn both their high school diplomas and an associate degree.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Awards

Goodwill Announces Honorees for Community Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

This year’s honorees are veterans advocate Kevin Henault, philanthropist Charles L. Slater, and Goodwill community partner Turning Points.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Education

Booker Middle School Recognized as a 'School of Distinction'

The school was recognized for its performance during the 2018-19 school year.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Law

Manatee County Bar Association Elects 2019-2020 Board Members

Charles W. Telfair has been named president.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Pinkerton Private Wealth Hires Two, Promotes Two

Among them is Donna Guinta, who has been named the firm's COO.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Hospitality

New Book by USF Sarasota-Manatee Professors Examines Hospitality Research Method

The book explores a methodology popular in social science and business research.

08/26/2019 By Staff