News & City Life

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Hart’s Landing, Weekday Morning

Illustrator John Pirman sketches a weekday scene at the city's oldest bait and tackle shop.

06/01/2017 By John Pirman

Tourism

Rowing Youth Championships Coming to Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park will host the USRowing Youth National Championships June 9-11.

06/01/2017 By staff

New hires

Manatee Chamber of Commerce Picks New Leader

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce recently appointed Jacki Dezelski as its new president and CEO.

05/31/2017 By staff

Design

Sarasota Firm Completes Renovations for New Herald-Tribune Offices

Sarasota's Jackson & Associates General Contractors, Inc. recently completed construction and interior finishes on the new offices of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

05/31/2017 By staff

Fitness

New Kickboxing Fitness Franchise Opens

The new location is 9Round's first in the local area and one of more than 500 worldwide.

05/31/2017 By staff

Design

Technology Company Leases, Overhauls North Sarasota Space

SRQ Cyber Command Center recently leased and overhauled the Sarasota Waterworks Building, 1005 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

05/31/2017 By staff

Marketing

Online Marketing, Social Media Discussed at Upcoming Luncheon

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is holding a luncheon event that will cover online marketing and social media on Thursday, June 8.

05/31/2017 By staff

Off the Clock

Dr. Randall Morgan Sings the Blues

Orthopedist Randall Morgan fronts the R&B band Soul Sensations.

05/31/2017 By Ilene Denton

The SEEN

Photos From the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Champions of Healthcare Awards

The event honored individuals, institutions and programs that are making an impact on health and health care in Manatee County

05/31/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

REAL ESTATE

Legislature Eases State Business Rent Tax

Florida Realtors applauds new law.

05/30/2017 By staff

Buying A Home

Sarasota Ranked No. 10 in Closing Costs

SmartAsset studies closing costs by county in Florida.

05/26/2017 By staff

Housing

Workforce Housing Plan Moves Forward in Venice

First project of its kind in decades would have rents starting at $750

05/26/2017 By staff

Health and Fitness

9Round 30-minute fitness franchise opens in Bradenton

Developed by kickboxing champion, concept involves nine, three-minute stations

05/26/2017 By staff

Heat Index

Nancy Parrish Leads a National Battle Against Sexual Harassment in the Military

"I realized all my life experience led me to this moment."

05/26/2017 By Kay Kipling

Openings

Cable, Internet Company Hiring

The cable television and internet service provider Spectrum is currently hiring customer service representatives, with an open interview period scheduled for Thursday, June 1.

05/26/2017 By staff

Retail

Mall Begins Offering Text-Ahead Valet Service

The Mall at University Town Center recently began offering a text message valet parking service that allows shoppers to send a message to have their valeted vehicle ready before they exit the mall.

05/26/2017 By staff

Data

Mothers Paid 71 Cents for Every Dollar Paid to Fathers

The wage gap between mothers and fathers is even wider than the broader wage gap between women and men, according to a new report issued by the National Women's Law Center.

05/26/2017 By staff

Siesta Takes the Crown

Dr. Beach Awards Siesta Beach With Top Honor

The famous beach expert puts Siesta Beach at number one in his top 10 list for 2017.

05/25/2017 By Rick Morgan

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Our regular roundup of locals giving back.

05/25/2017 By staff

New hires

Club Names Two New Golf Pros

The Founders Club, a private Sarasota golf club and residential community, recently hired two new golf professionals: Anne McClure and Joel Rasho.

05/25/2017 By staff