News & City Life

Smart Money

USF Sarasota-Manatee to host Financial Literacy Day

The event will take place on April 5 at the USFSM campus.

03/28/2018 By Staff

Why I Care

Joel and Gail Morganroth Donate a Record-Breaking $15 Million to Ringling College of Art and Design

“We wanted to make a significant contribution to something we believe in."

03/28/2018 By Ilene Denton

What I've Learned

Lessons on Building Companies and Community from Chuck Barancik

Chuck Barancik and his family set up a $100 million foundation to benefit Sarasota youth and humanitarian causes.

03/28/2018 By Susan Burns

Cheers to 20 Years

Twenty Years of Sarasota Film Festival Memories

A look back at SFF highlights.

03/28/2018 By Kay Kipling

On the Wall

Our Region's Coolest Street Art

More than 130 works of public art are on display in the cities of Sarasota and Bradenton.

03/28/2018 By Ashley Cooper

Hot Shot

Cardinal Mooney Grad Ryan McMahon Becomes Louisville's Shooting Star

For sheer inspiration, there may not be a better story than what 20-year-old Ryan McMahon of Sarasota is doing at the University of Louisville.

03/28/2018 By David Hackett

Made in SRQ

Made in SRQ: Sun Hydraulics Counterbalance Valves

Precision Sarasota engineering.

03/28/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

In Living Color

Actress, Author Ali Wentworth to Wrap Up Town Hall 2018 Lecture Series

Wentworth Replaces Reshma Saujani on Monday, April 9.

03/28/2018 By Staff

Taco Crazy

Life Inside a Sarasota Tortilleria

97 million tortillas and counting.

03/28/2018 By Isaac Eger

Needlework

Tattoo Artist Travis Franklin’s Hive Caps Go Global

The market potential is huge.

03/28/2018 By Hannah Wallace

Mr. Chatterbox

The Genius and Daring of the Late Clifford Irving

The late author was one of the most colorful, disruptive and enigmatic figures in American literature.

03/28/2018 By Robert Plunket

Power of Green

Three New SuperGreen Solutions to Open Locally

The franchises provide green certification consulting and installation services.

03/27/2018 By Staff

Shark Tank

VenturePitch SWFL Announces Second-Quarter Finalists

The four budding companies will pitch their ideas for up to $50,000 in investments.

03/27/2018 By Staff

Welcome, Kids

PGT Opens New Child Care Center

The center will serve PGT employees and parents who work in the area.

03/27/2018 By Staff

Banking and Finance

Hopper Joins IBERIABANK

Richard Hopper will be a senior vice president.

03/27/2018 By Staff

Sustainable Seas

Mote Scientist Contributes to Shark Trade Bill

The new legislation aims to reduce overfishing.

03/26/2018 By Staff

On the Job

Florida February Employment Figures

The state's unemployment rate remains below the national average.

03/26/2018 By Staff

Greater Good

All Faiths Food Bank Kicks Off Annual Campaign Against Summer Hunger

The free kick-off event on April 3 at Michael’s on East includes a complimentary breakfast.

03/26/2018 By Staff

Blue Book

Neal Communities Wins Brochure Award

The builder's brochure was designed to educate employees on the company's core values.

03/26/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Friendship Centers Friendship Around the World

The Friendship Centers chose a tropical cruise theme for the fund raiser at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

03/26/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter