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Barks and Booze

At Boo's Ice House and Dog Bar, You Can Enjoy a Drink With Your Four-Legged Friends

The new spot, coming to the Rosemary District this summer, will be equal parts bar and dog park.

02/17/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Science Is Cool

A Local Organization Is Teaching Kids About Sharks

Minorities in Shark Sciences is fighting back against the systemic issues that keep children of color from the scientific field, especially marine biology.

02/17/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Rebranding

Port Manatee Rebrands as SeaPort Manatee

The rechristening comes following celebration of all-time-high activity during the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2021.

02/17/2022 By Staff

I woof you

A Modern Renovation Helps the Sarasota County Humane Society Save More Animals

The $8.5 million dollar expansion of the no-kill shelter increased its capacity for care by 50 percent.

02/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Philanthropy

Community Foundation Offers Businesses Two Ways to Be Part of 2022 Giving Challenge

This year, small business owners and corporations can either recognize the collective giving of their staff as a group or offer a donation match or challenge.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Grants

Samaritan Counseling Services Receives $20,000 Grant

The funding comes from the Covid-19 Response Initiative of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Promotes Three, Hires One

Lauren Franklin has been named grant specialist and Victoria Hasselbring, Becky Wright and Julie Smith all received promotions.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Names New VP

Catherine Roper comes to the chamber from Ballston Business Improvement District in Arlington.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Hot Topic

Sarasota Magazine Writer to Discuss 'Who Owns Florida's Beaches?' on WSLR

Isaac Eger will discuss his award-winning 2021 story about the privatization of Florida's beaches with 12th Judicial Circuit attorney Gabriele Plendl.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

'Season of Sharing' Marks More Than $4.4 Million in Donations

It's a historic milestone for the 22nd annual campaign.

02/15/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Neal Communities Donates $10,000 to Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County

Healthy Teens provides health and life skills education and mentoring to hundreds of local youth between the ages of 11 and 25 each year.

02/15/2022 By Staff

Local Pride

Peacocks Prance Through This Historic Sarasota Neighborhood

Take in the live oaks, the Old Florida cottages, the mansions—and the peacocks that roam Bay Shore Road daily.

02/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Elections

Sample Ballots for March Election in the Mail This Week to Voters

The ballots are for the March 8 School District Referendum and County Charter Referendum.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Icard Merrill Promotes Three

Bianca N. Manos, Nicole M. Price and Patrick C. Seidensticker have been promoted from associates to members.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Events

'Control Growth Now' Group to Host Annual Luncheon

The event will be held on March 19 at Mattison's Forty-One.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Article

Sunshine from Darkness Names New Executive Director

Marlene Hauck is a longtime nonprofit professional.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Board Approves $8.5 Million in Grant Funding

This is the largest grant cycle in the foundation’s eight-year history, bringing its total investment into the Sarasota area to more than $90 million.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Library Foundation Raises More Than $350,000 at Annual Author Luncheon

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. was the featured speaker.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Limelight

Photos: Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball 2022

"Because the Night" welcomed a crowd of 450 to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

02/14/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Photos: Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative's 'Visions in Black' Opening

A reception at Art Center Sarasota welcomed visitors to Visions in Black.

02/14/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

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