News & City Life

Things to Do

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From fine arts to golf to water sports, there's something for everyone in Sarasota-Manatee.

06/30/2017

Health care

Grand Opening for New Sarasota Memorial Newtown Facility

The Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is holding a grand opening ceremony for its new Newtown clinic from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5.

06/30/2017 By staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Dozens of donations in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

06/29/2017 By staff

Data

American Consumer Confidence Up Slightly

American consumer confidence ticked up slightly during the month of June, according to new survey results published by The Conference Board.

06/29/2017 By staff

Honors

Hospital Named One of the 'Best Places to Work'

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota was recently selected as one of the 'best places to work' by Modern Healthcare magazine.

06/29/2017 By staff

Deals

Car Wash Company Buys Vacant Commercial Property

Sarasota's Aqua Dome Car Wash, LLC, recently purchased 37,135 square feet of vacant commercial land for $926,400.

06/29/2017 By staff

Environment

Bradenton Neighborhood Earns LEED Platinum Certification

The United States Green Building Council recently awarded current home owners in Bradenton's Mirabella with a platinum LEED certification, the highest LEED rating.

06/29/2017 By staff

Planning

Panel to Discuss New Urbanism, Planning, Traffic Next Week

Panelists will discuss the New Urbanism planning philosophy, public approval for new developments, traffic and more during the next Sarasota Tiger Bay Club luncheon.

06/29/2017 By staff

Religion

"We Are Not the Other"

Voices of Muslims in Sarasota.

06/28/2017 By Susan Burns

New hires

College Names New Finance Director

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota recently hired Lou Woroch as its director of finance and controller.

06/28/2017 By staff

Deals

Vacant Downtown Property Sells for $650,000

Palm Beach's Noble Equity, L.L.C. recently purchased 5,250 square feet of vacant land located at 1243 Second St., Sarasota.

06/28/2017 By staff

New hires

New Agent Joins Michael Saunders' Bradenton Office

David Sylvester recently joined the Bradenton office of Michael Saunders & Company.

06/28/2017 By staff

Retail

College-Themed Clothing Store Opens Saturday

The locally owned company Bows and Arrows Boutique will celebrate the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store on University Parkway.

06/28/2017 By staff

Tourism

Powerboat Festival Returns

Last year's Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival generated $37.2 million in economic impact for the area, according to the nonprofit that produces the event.

06/28/2017 By staff