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Local Professional Earns Public Relations Accreditation

In earning her APR, Erin Hoffer of KSC Inc. joins more than 5,000 other professionals nationally.

08/23/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Hermitage Artist Retreat Appoints New Development Director

The former director of philanthropic planning for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Sara Krusenstjerna brings extensive, experience in development, fundraising, and community relations.

08/23/2019 By Staff

Elections

Florida to Join the Electronic Registration Information Center

The state has also provided $5.1 million for elections cybersecurity ahead of the 2020 election.

08/22/2019 By Staff

Education

Sarasota Assistant Superintendent Joins Reading Recovery Council Board of Directors

Dr. Laura Kingsley will serve as a site coordinator representative for a three-year term.

08/22/2019 By Staff

Construction

PGT Innovations, John Cannon Homes Ink Exclusive Partnership Agreement

PGT Innovations will install impact-resistant windows and doors from WinDoor, one of its luxury brands, in John Cannon Homes' Tindarra and Kylie models.

08/22/2019 By Staff

Education

New College Issues Statement on Admissions Practices, Announces Changes in Leadership

An assessment of the school’s admissions process was initiated by complaints from student workers about discriminatory practices.

08/22/2019 By Staff

Bay fever

Bay Team Unveils Changes to Phase One Plans

The tweaks include moving the concession stand and restrooms, narrowing sections of the spiral boardwalk and more.

08/22/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Breaking News

Deal Reached to Keep Sarasota YMCA Fitness Branches Open

The deal will keep both the Berlin and Evalyn Sadlier Jones fitness centers open beyond the previously announced date of September 13, 2019.

08/21/2019 By Staff

Awards

Allison Hamley Named 2019 Venice-Nokomis Rotary Teacher of the Year

Hamley, a Reading Recovery teacher, has taught at Venice Elementary School for 16 of her 25 years as a teacher.

08/21/2019 By Staff

Awards

Goodwill Manasota Earns International Honors for Regional Success

Goodwill Industries International recognizes Goodwill agencies that have maximized revenues, capitalized on the available used goods market, and been efficient in running their operations.

08/21/2019 By Staff

Article

We Craft Box Wins National Award

Betsy Wild's subscription craft box won "Best Craft Box" at the Subscription Trade Association's CUBE Awards, which honors achievements in the subscription industry.

08/21/2019 Photography by Staff

Solar Powered

Largest Solar Energy System in Sarasota County Installed at Girls Inc.

The 200,220-watt system, installed at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County, will produce 300,000 kilowatt hours of energy per year.

08/20/2019 By Staff

Grants

Selby Foundation Awards Glasser/Schoenbaum Center $50,000 for Security Upgrades

The tech and security overhaul is the first the center has had since opening in 1990.

08/20/2019 By Staff

Golf

New Esplanade Community Golf Course Breaks Ground in Lakewood Ranch

Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch is Taylor Morrison's newest golf course.

08/20/2019 By Staff

New Hires

New College Appoints Dwayne Peterson Director of Career Center

Dwayne Peterson will provide leadership for developing, implementing and evaluating career exploration and education.

08/20/2019 By Staff

Under the weather

Researchers Predict Increased Chance of Heightened Hurricane Season

A recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report puts the risk of an 'above average' Atlantic hurricane season at 45 percent.

08/20/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Philanthropy

The Ringling Announces 2019 UnGala Ambassadors

The gala, which returns after a 10-year hiatus, will serve as the kickoff for The Ringling’s fall exhibition and performance season.

08/19/2019 By Staff

Workshops

State College of Florida to Offer Technology, Leadership Workshops

Classes will be held August 19 and September 20.

08/16/2019 By Staff

Sustainability

Registration Is Open for Sarasota County's 2019 Sustainability Workshop

The theme of this year's workshop is "Growing Greener Generations."

08/16/2019 By Staff

Jobs

Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent

So far this year, 128,000 people have entered the workforce.

08/16/2019 By Staff

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