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Grants

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Receives $90,000 Grant

The grant supports the Education Foundation’s “Inspiring Success with College, Career, Life Readiness” project.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

SeaPort Manatee Hires Planning Expert Dan Fitz-Patrick

Prior to SeaPort Manatee, Fitz-Patrick spent nearly seven years as manager of FDOT’s Seaport Office.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Ballyhoo Days

The Unsettling World of Circus Freakshows Once Flourished in Sarasota

Who were these people who were once our neighbors? What sorts of lives did they live?

03/01/2022 By Robert Plunket

At Seventy

Janis Ian Talks Writing, Her Legacy and Why She Moved to Anna Maria Island

The acclaimed singer-songwriter sets out on her final North American tour.

03/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

Fish Tales

Sarasota’s Waters Have Centuries of Stories to Tell

Fishing by net and by line is woven into Sarasota’s cultural fabric and history.

03/01/2022 By John McCarthy

Painting the Town Red

Bigwig Right-Wing Activists and Influencers Have Discovered Sarasota

Here are nine of the new right’s heavy hitters—who also happen to be our neighbors.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Essential Intelligence

Lasso Lovers Mosey on Out to Arcadia for One of the Nation’s Top Rodeos

Now in its 94th year, it's been called the best rodeo east of the Mississippi and attracts some of the nation's top cowboys and cowgirls.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Consider the Moose

The Bradenton Beach Moose Lodge Is the Largest in the World

Moose Lodge 2188, as it is known, occupies a bright-blue, two-story building in Bradenton Beach with dedicated beachfront parking. Sign us up!

03/01/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Bound Together

The Hidden Treasures of Community Cookbooks

Is the era of the small-town community cookbook over? Probably. But the recipes and the communion they built remain.

03/01/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Chalk Walk

Stroll Through a 3D World at the International Chalk Festival

This year, the festival’s theme is resilience.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Fast Track

Barancik Foundation Elects Dr. Laura Kingsley to Board of Directors

Kingsley was previously Sarasota County Schools' assistant superintendent and chief academic officer.

02/28/2022 By Staff

Construction

Resilient Retreat Will Celebrate Topping Off of New Community Center on March 2

Resilient Retreat offers services for survivors of abuse and first responders, and helps professionals heal the impacts of trauma.

02/28/2022 By Staff

Continuing Education

'Beach University' Returns to Siesta Beach on March 3

The free educational series invites community members and visitors to learn about coastal environments in one-hour sessions.

02/28/2022 By Staff

Education

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Launches 'Jumpstart Your Future' Program

The foundation will partner with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to provide 75 low-income students with one-year Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholarships.

02/25/2022 By Staff

Awards

Icard Merrill's John Waskom Receives Florida Bar Pro Bono Service Award

This is the third time an Icard Merrill attorney has been awarded this honor since its inception in 1982.

02/25/2022 By Staff

All Aboard

Bay Runner Trolley Launches March 2

The trolley will offer complimentary service between downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

02/25/2022 By Staff

International Conflict

Local Ukrainians Share Their Opinions on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

A community rally and concert this weekend in North Port aim to promote solidarity and raise funds.

02/25/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Do the Robot

Sarasota Students Win Robotics State Championship

It's the team's third win in a row, and now the Suncoast Polytechnical High School students are headed to the world championship in Texas.

02/25/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Grants

CareerEdge to Open Applications for Grant Funding on March 1

CareerEdge offers funding to employers who will use the funding to increase employees’ skills, accelerate promotions, and provide wage increases.

02/24/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

S-One Named All-Faiths Food Bank’s 2021 Corporate Group of the Year

S-One partners with All-Faiths Food Bank throughout the year with food distribution at mobile pantries, mobile farmers markets, and warehouse packing.

02/24/2022 By Staff

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