News & City Life

Irma

Researchers Estimate Hurricane Irma Wind Damage at $19.4 Billion

Insurance companies are expected to pay $6.3 billion of that total.

09/22/2017 By staff

New hires

Venice Nonprofit Picks New CEO

Loveland Center recently hired Patrick Guerin III.

09/22/2017 By staff

Retail

New Chocolate Shop to Open in Downtown Sarasota

Noela Chocolate & Confections will offer artisanal chocolates, as well as single-origin chocolates and custom gift boxes.

09/22/2017 By staff

Nonprofits

Habitat for Humanity to Bless New Home Site Friday

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, FCCI Insurance Group and dozens of volunteers and community members are holding a 'slab blessing.'

09/21/2017 By staff

Real estate

Construction Underway on New Downtown Condo Building

Work on the foundation of The Mark is now in progress.

09/21/2017 By staff

Data

Home Sales Increased Between July and August, While Median Prices Declined

The number of closed sales of single-family homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties increased between July and August, while median sale prices declined.

09/21/2017 By staff

Hospitality

Sarasota Restaurant Reopens After Remodel

Sarasota's TooJay’s now has a counter area with nine seats, as well as more contemporary details throughout.

09/21/2017 By staff

Tourism

Sarasota's David Wyant Will Announce the World Rowing Championships

Sarasota attorney and crew coach David Wyant is winning accolades as a rowing race announcer.

09/21/2017 By Katherine Flanders

Deals

Nonprofits Sign New Office-Sharing Agreement

CareerSource Suncoast recently signed an office-sharing partnership with Goodwill Manasota.

09/20/2017 By staff

Entertainment

Ringling College Computer Animation Graduates Win Student Academy Award

Beth David and Esteban Bravo recently won a 2017 Student Academy Award for their animated short, 'In a Heartbeat.'

09/20/2017 By staff

Health care

Sarasota Hospital Makes Three New Hires

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota recently selected a new assistant chief nursing officer, a new director of the medical surgical floor and a new executive chef.

09/20/2017 By staff

Honors

Dog Treat Manufacturer a Finalist for 'Woman of the Year' Award

Kelly Ison, co-owner and CEO of Sarasota's Einstein Pets, was recently named a finalist in the Women in the Pet Industry Network's awards competition.

09/20/2017 By staff