News & City Life

Nonprofits

Community Foundation Marketing Manager Accepted Into Leadership Florida Program

Murray Devine joins 45 other young, emerging leaders chosen from across the state to participate in the program.

08/09/2018 By Staff

Pot Preview

Sarasota Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Friday

'This is somewhere I’d be as comfortable inviting my mother in as I would my friends.'

08/09/2018 By Audrey Warne

Politics

County Commission Candidates' Forum Takes Place Monday

Wesley Ann Beggs, Mike Consentino, Al Maio and Lourdes Ramirez have been invited to participate in the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations event.

08/08/2018 By Staff

Offshore Treasure

Manasota Offshore is a Treasure Worth Protecting

Public agencies and citizens' groups are working together to safeguard the underwater burial site off Manasota Beach.

08/08/2018 By Brad Edmondson

Data

Workshop Offers Tips on Business Performance Metrics

The Aug. 14 workshop will cover balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, money ratios and more.

08/07/2018 By Staff

Law

Attorney Selected to Join Inn of Court

Jodi Ruberg of Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A., was recently chosen to become a member of The Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court.

08/07/2018 By Staff

Media

Sarasota Magazine Takes Home Three Journalism Awards

Sarasota Magazine won three second-place awards in this year's Sunshine State Awards contest.

08/07/2018 By Staff

Politics

Proposed Change to Sarasota County Commission to Be Debated Aug. 16

The next Sarasota Tiger Bay Club luncheon will feature a discussion of the proposal to create 'single member districts' for the Sarasota County Commission.

08/06/2018 By Staff

Education

University Names Business Development Officer

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee recently hired Greg Smogard.

08/06/2018 By Staff

Data

Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.9 Percent

The American economy added 157,000 jobs in July while the unemployment rate declined from 4 to 3.9 percent.

08/03/2018 By Staff

Data

American Consumer Confidence Up in July

American consumer confidence ticked up slightly in July, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Index issued by The Conference Board.

08/02/2018 By Staff

Philanthropy

Community Foundation Selects New Board Member

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently added Paul Hudson of Northern Trust to its board of directors.

08/02/2018 By Staff

Data

Manufacturer's Sales Up

Sales of impact-resistant doors and windows manufactured by North Venice's PGT Innovations totaled $169 million in the second quarter of this year.

08/01/2018 By Staff

Services

Fast-Track Training Program for Automotive Technicians Starts This Month

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative is partnering with eight local automotive dealerships to provide a pathway for aspiring automotive technicians.

08/01/2018 By Staff

Philanthropy

Former North Port Mayor Named President of National Civility Nonprofit

Jacqueline Moore was recently elected president of the Civility Center's board of directors.

08/01/2018 By Staff

Education

College Names First Director of Emergency Management

New College of Florida recently hired Luis Suarez.

07/31/2018 By Staff

New hires

Wealth Management Firm Adds New Financial Adviser

Venice's Pinkerton, Harkins & Mehserle Private Wealth recently hired Brad Patton.

07/31/2018 By Staff

Honors

'Young Professional of the Year' Finalists Announced

The three finalists are Rachel Denton, Ashley Light and Kelly Romanoff.

07/31/2018 By Staff

Politics

Deadline to Register to Vote in Primaries Is Monday

All new voter registration applications or party changes must be signed and returned in person or postmarked by Monday, July 30.

07/27/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Goodwill Selects Two New Vice Presidents

Goodwill Manasota recently promoted Gray Videnka and Tony Lapera.

07/27/2018 By Staff