News & City Life

Fast Track

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Announces New Leadership

Michael J. Valentino has been named board chair.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Ringling Museum, Heart Gallery Partner on Exhibit Featuring Foster Youth

Heart Gallery's photographic exhibits and website recruit foster parents and help foster youth advocate for themselves.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Rocktogenerians

The Rockstars Who Live in Sarasota Right Now

These golden oldies have taken up at least part-time residence in the region.

10/07/2021 By Isaac Eger

Red Tide

Sarasota DOH: Red Tide Is Present in the Gulf (Again)

Elevated levels of red tide have been detected at most Sarasota County beaches.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Adds to Board of Directors

Marisa Powers is an associate at Blalock Walters.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Fundraising

Selby Gardens Announces 'Campaign Capping' Challenge

The challenge was created to secure the remaining funds needed for Phase One of the Master Plan at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Awards

SMH Named One of World’s ‘Most Wired’ Hospitals

SMH was recognized for advancing a broad range of digital health technologies promoting better and more secure patient interactions and care.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Barancik Foundation Hires Ev Bosque as Chief Financial Officer

Bosque will be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the foundation through the direction of its fiscal, fund accounting and investment activities.

10/06/2021 By Staff

A Little Magic

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Tiny 'Fairy Doors' Throughout Downtown Sarasota

Who is behind the intricate pixie doors sprinkled around town?

10/06/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Perfect Party

If We Threw a Party in Sarasota Right Now, Here’s Who We’d Invite

Suncoast Waterkeeper's Justin Bloom, dancer/choreographer Rhodnie Désir, the TikTok star redefining Jewish food, a UF prof studying rudeness, and a horse (of course).

10/06/2021 By Pam Daniel

Mostly Ghostly

Sarasota's Most Haunted Places

From vengeful spirits with broken hearts to mischievous graveyard imps, here are five supernatural stories of local lore to keep you up at night.

10/06/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Philanthropy

Bank of America Awards Grants to Local Habitat for Humanity Affiliates

The funding will support the local affiliates’ goals to build eight safe, affordable and energy-efficient homes for residents.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Conservation Foundation Announces 2021-2022 Board of Trustees

Rhonda O. Deems has been named board chair.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Bradenton Area EDC Announces Staff Promotions

Max Stewart, Lauren Kratsch, Elizabeth Cordes and Kirsten Lovett have all been promoted to new roles.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Names New President and CEO

Brittany Lamont will begin her new role in November.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Parking

New St. Armands Paid Parking Rates Start Monday

According to the City of Sarasota, the new rates will align with those in downtown Sarasota and provide consistency within the parking district.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Essential Intelligence

After a Year Off, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Returns in November

From Nov. 12-15, professional and amateur sand artists will wow visitors with their outrageous and improbable designs.

10/05/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Boys & Girls Clubs Names 2021-2022 Board of Directors

The organization also named its Foundation board of directors.

10/04/2021 By Staff

Climate Change

How Will Climate Change Impact the West Coast of Florida?

Experts will discuss the latest information about hurricanes, sea level rise, red tide and more at the Florida Climate Forecast Conference on Nov. 19.

10/04/2021 By Staff

Hispanic Heritage Month

UnidosNow to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Event

The event will include entertainment, special scholarship announcements and student and parent speakers from UnidosNow programs.

10/04/2021 By Staff