News & City Life

Fast Track

Elling Eide Center Names New Director of Research

Dr. Matthew Wells is tasked with managing the center’s programming, organizing professional meetings, preparing for conferences and organizing speaker series

12/09/2021 By Staff

Code Blue

Palmetto Middle Schooler Creates Life-Saving 'Code Blue' App

Thirteen-year-old Jace Billingsley's Code Blue App helps doctors and nurses save lives of patients in cardiac arrest.

12/09/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Limelight

Sarasota Art Museum Soiree

The contemporary art museum's big annual fund raiser took place indoors and outdoors at the Tamiami Trail site.

12/09/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Grants

Selby Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million to Area Nonprofits

The foundation has awarded a total of more than $3.3 million in grants and scholarships in 2021.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

LWRBA Announces New Board Members, Annual Luncheon

The alliance will host its Annual Membership Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 28.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Conservation

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards $62,500 Grant to Conservation Foundation

The funding will help fund the creation of a new Nature Interpreter position and program.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Grants

Sarasota Chamber 'Opportunities For All' Program Awards Assistance Grants

The program was designed to assist local minority small-business owners and nonprofit organizations.

12/08/2021 By Staff

Awards

Margaret Monti of Venice Urban Forest Given Land Preservation Award

The award recognizes an individual who has exemplified dedication toward keeping Sarasota County beautiful.

12/07/2021 Photography by Staff

Building Up

High Rise Development Slated for Former Gulf Beach Resort Motel Site Can Go Higher, Commissioners Say

The almost 4-acre beachfront parcel was rezoned to allow for greater height and more units.

12/07/2021 By Kim Doleatto

park politics

Developer's Hopes to Build a Food Court on Downtown Park Property on Hold

Several residents spoke out against the plan at a Sarasota City Commission meeting on Monday.

12/07/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Awards

Sarasota Attorney Receives Florida Bar Pro Bono Service Award

John J. Waskom is a shareholder at Icard Merrill.

12/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

All Star Children's Foundation Appoints CEO

Dr. Sharon Ghazarian has served as All Star’s chief research officer since July 2020.

12/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Empath Health Announces New Chief Mission Access Officer

Rhonda Saunders will help Empath grow as a customer-driven organization .

12/06/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Pat and Charlene Neal Complete $1 Million Commitment to Manatee Boys & Girls Clubs

The donation was made in support of the Invest in Kids campaign.

12/06/2021 By Staff

Limelight

Photos: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'A Night at the Savoy'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 22 years at the Sailor Circus Arena.

12/06/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Photos: Neurochallenge Foundation Cause4Fashion 2021

The fashion show and luncheon support programs for those with Parkinson's.

12/06/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Fast Track

Omeza Appoints Lori Creager as Key Accounts Manager

In her new role, Creager is responsible for building and nurturing a portfolio of clients in Ohio, Michigan and parts of Indiana.

12/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Embracing Our Differences Appoints New Board Chair, Vice-Chair

They are the Hon. Judge Charles E. Williams and Linda Poteat-Brown.

12/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Welcomes New Orchid Research Botanist

Dr. Tatiana Arias has more than 15 years experience working in plant sciences.

12/02/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Goodwill Manasota Partners With Local Food Banks to Feed the Hungry

Most-needed items are peanut butter, canned items, pasta, rice and cereals.

12/01/2021 By Staff