News & City Life

Data

Floridian Consumer Confidence Rises

After two months of declines, consumer confidence among Floridians increased in April.

05/03/2018 By Staff

Education

Grant Used to Encourage High School Girls to Pursue Tech Careers

University of South Florida professors recently received a grant to create summer workshops for ninth and 10th grade girls.

05/03/2018 By Staff

Limelight

We Are Sarasota

Guests for the event, which told the story of Sarasota's journey from the segregated 1950s to today, mingled at a VIP reception before the performance.

05/02/2018 Photography by Cliff Roles

Philanthropy

Giving Challenge Raises More Than $11.7 Million

The money was raised in 24 hours to support 636 organizations located in or serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.

05/02/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Visible Men Academy Shine On!

The fund-raising event benefits the all-boys, tuition-free public charter school serving K-5 students.

05/02/2018 Photography by Cliff Roles

Technology

Online Advertising Company Joins Coalition for Better Ads

The Sarasota company Revcontent recently joined the Coalition for Better Ads as a board member.

05/02/2018 By Staff

Politics

School Safety the Topic at Next Republican Club Event

School Board Chairwoman Bridget Ziegler and Sheriff Tom Knight will discuss safety in public schools on Tuesday, May 15

05/02/2018 By Staff

Law

Attorney Joins Firm's Wills, Trusts, Estates Department

Fergeson Skipper, P.A., recently hired Lisa Gallagher as an associate attorney.

05/01/2018 By Staff

Data

Venice Manufacturer's Sales Up

PGT Innovations' sales totaled $140.3 million in the first quarter of the year, 24 percent more than last year's first quarter results.

05/01/2018 By Staff

Marketing

Public Relations Professionals Honored

The local chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association recently announced winners of its 2018 Image Awards.

04/30/2018 By Staff

Tourism

New Dual-Concept Hotel Opens in June

The hotel's owner also plans to build an adjacent Comfort Inn & Suites with 110 suites and rooms.

04/30/2018 By Staff

Construction

New Tax Collector's Office Opening

The new office processes tax payments, issues drivers' licenses, vehicle titles and registrations and more.

04/30/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Best of Sarasota Party 2018: Part III

A few more pictures from our party at Selby Gardens.

04/30/2018 Photography by Cliff Roles

Events

Manatee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Small Business Week

Throughout the week, the Chamber will highlight the impact small businesses have on the area's economy and community.

04/27/2018 By Staff

Stats

Essential Info About the Giving Challenge

The 2018 Giving Challenge kicks off May 1. Here's everything you need to know—plus all the numbers from the last Giving Challenge, which took place in 2016.

04/27/2018 By Ashley Cooper