Safety
The organization is asking for $200,000 in state funding to make swimming lessons accessible to all kids.
12/20/2019 By Shelby Schwartz
Holidays
Offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, 2020.
12/19/2019 By Staff
Philanthropy
The launch is in advance of the 2020 Giving Challenge.
Groundbreaking
The changes will double capacity for dogs and increase capacity for cats by 25 percent, allowing Nate’s Honor to save about 4,500 animals annually.
Grants
The funds will be used to support scholarships for high-risk children and classes and workshops at the agency’s Families First Institute.
Wage Gauge
If the amendment passes, minimum wage would increase to $10 per hour in September 2021, then by $1 per hour each September until 2026.
Fast Track
Whisenant Trace has served on the county’s commission and the port’s board since 2016.
12/19/2019 Photography by Staff
Memorial
Chuck Barancik and his wife, Margery, died in a car crash on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
Soul Cycle
The ride will include a stop at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop.
Diana L. Dill will serve as the principal fundraising officer for the foundation.
12/18/2019 By Staff
Legislation
The plan aims to lower U.S. prescription drug prices.
Flower Power
Orchids in Paradise is perfect for avid collectors and hobbyist alike.
12/17/2019 By Shelby Schwartz
Awards
Lights in Bloom was selected as a nominee in November by an expert panel, and the public voted for the finalists.
12/16/2019 By Staff
Travel Time
Year-to-date passenger numbers are also up 42 percent, with 1,738,935 passengers using the airport so far this year.
In her new position, Walker will help the tourism bureau better identify, attract and entertain conferences, meetings and groups.
Bullock is the former Longboat Key town manager.
Limelight
This inaugural event took place at the coming museum's site on Fruitville Road.
12/16/2019 Photography by Nancy Guth
Good Deeds
The company's Revival Session IPA and Leatherback Lager are available at local Winn Dixie stores now.
12/15/2019 By Staff
Education
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County will administer $350 gift awards from Sarasota businessman Eric Baird by the end of the year.
January 2020
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