News & City Life

Unity Awards 2019

Promote Diversity: Nominate Now for the 2019 Unity Awards!

We're searching for our region's champions of diversity.

08/27/2018 By Staff

Law

Intellectual Property Attorney Named President of Inn of Court

Douglas Cherry of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, was recently installed as president of The Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court.

08/24/2018 By Staff

Marketing

Advertising Technology Company Wins Global Award

Sarasota's Revcontent recently won the 'Best Overall AdTech Solution' award from MarTech Breakthrough.

08/23/2018 By Staff

New hires

Construction Firm Hires Former Intern as Superintendent

Halfacre Construction Company recently hired Mitchell Burchett.

08/23/2018 By Staff

Sonic Youth

Meet Youth Antics, Four Friends Who Make Candy-Coated Indie Rock

The Parrish-based band released their second single, 'Resolution,' earlier this month.

08/22/2018 By Audrey Warne

Nonprofits

Education Foundation Adds Six New Board Members

Nancy Harris, Kent Hayes, Anne Rollings, B.J. Ivey, Michael Feltovic and Stephanie Hawkins recently joined the nonprofit's board.

08/22/2018 By Staff

Data

Florida No. 1 in Ranking of Growth of Women-Owned Businesses

Florida recorded the fastest growth in new women-owned businesses in the country between 2007 and 2018.

08/22/2018 By Staff

Education

Economics Professor Wins Federal Reserve Institute Scholarship

Kristen Zaborski of State College of Florida earned a scholarship to attend the Federal Reserve Institute held at the University of San Diego in June.

08/21/2018 By Staff

Transportation

Port Inks Deal with New York Company

Carver Companies has maritime operations on the Hudson River and in South Carolina and provides development site work, sand and gravel supply and more.

08/21/2018 By Staff

Politics

Panel to Discuss November Ballot Initiatives

Participants will discuss the possible extension of the Legacy Trail, whether to allow most felons who have served their time to vote and more.

08/20/2018 By Staff

Economic development

Eleven Local Companies Named State 'Companies to Watch' Finalists

The awards, now in their eighth year, honor 50 second-stage companies from around the state.

08/20/2018 By Staff

Philanthropy

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Names New Chief Financial Officer

The foundation recently hired Christine Stobaugh, previously the chief financial officer at Grain Management.

08/17/2018 By Staff

Deals

Selby Gardens Signs CEO to 10-Year Contract

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Board of Trustees recently inked a 10-year contract with chief executive officer and president Jennifer Rominiecki.

08/17/2018 By Staff

R.I.P.

Longtime Restaurateur, Philanthropist Dies at 65

With the death of Steve Seidensticker, Sarasota has lost a giant.

08/16/2018 By Susan Burns

Au Revoir

Three Local Boutiques are Shuttering

You'll find huge sales and more offerings this weekend from Vintiquity Lane and Clever Rose; plus, Bohemian Bliss moves on.

08/16/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

Construction

Construction Company Picked to Add New Building at Bradenton School

Halfacre Construction Company was recently picked to build a structure at Gene Witt Elementary School.

08/15/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

United Way Picks New Sarasota President

United Way Suncoast recently hired Sue Wetzel.

08/15/2018 By Staff

Finance

Financial Adviser Named to Top 'Next-Gen' Wealth Managers List

Allegiant Private Advisors chief investment officer Benjamin Jones was recently recognized by Forbes.

08/15/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Human Services Center Adds Five New Board Members

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center recently added P.J. Brooks, Roger Capote, Lou Murray, Roy Truby and Gail Welch to its board.

08/14/2018 By Staff

New hires

Economic Development Corporation Hires Manager to Assist Established Businesses

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation recently hired Elizabeth Cordes.

08/14/2018 By Staff