News & City Life

Fast Track

ArtisTree Promotes Two

Michael Casper has been named vice-president of business development and Joe Mantkowski vice-president of the company's design division.

07/22/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Manatee School District Seeking to Fill Positions

The school district will hold a job fair on Tuesday, July 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

07/22/2021 By Staff

On Guard!

The Best Lifeguards in Florida Descended on Siesta Beach This Week

A glimpse in photos of this week’s steamy Siesta Key lifeguard competition.

07/22/2021 Photography by Chad Spencer

Mental Health

Sarasota Is Facing a Youth Mental Health Crisis, and Many Parents Can't Cope

Over the past year, 85 children in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties have been removed from a home because of a parent or guardian's 'inability to cope.'

07/22/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

On Par

The Bobby Jones Nature Trails Have Reopened

The paths are again open to the public now that demolition to make way for future renovations has been completed.

07/22/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Animal Rescue Coalition Hires Two

Kayla Murphy has been named clinic manager and Maggie O’Brien program manager.

07/21/2021 By Staff

Grants

New Campaign to Educate Families on Water Safety, Safe Sleeping

The grant will allow the Safe Children Coalition to launch a safe sleep educational campaign and give sleep safety and water safety kits to parents the organization serves in Manatee County.

07/21/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

One Eight Oh PR Names Joey Panek Creative Content Director

Panek will lead the firm’s digital marketing and video content efforts.

07/21/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards CareerEdge $125,000

The funding will be used to train and upskill the local workforce.

07/21/2021 By Staff

City News

Accessory Dwelling Units Now Allowed in Sarasota Citywide

City commissioners unanimously agree to give homeowners more flexibility with their properties.

07/21/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Family Ties

This Bradenton Family Has a Tennis Star and Two Olympic-Bound Golfers

Sebastian Korda, 21, has played at Wimbledon. His sisters, Nelly and Jessica, competed at the Tokyo Olympics on Team USA's golf team.

07/21/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Philanthropy

Embracing Our Differences Receives Grant from Macy’s

The $5,000 grant will help fund the costs of EOD’s eight Coexistence Clubs at six area high schools and two middle schools.

07/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Girls Inc. Adds Two New Board Members

Meanie Singletary is a human resources professional and Jim Rolfes is an attorney.

07/20/2021 By Staff

Rankings

Time Magazine Names Sarasota to 'World's Greatest Places' List

It's one of just two Florida cities to make the list.

07/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Child Protection Center Announces Changes to Board

Tina Granthon has been named chair and Jennifer Steube vice-chair. Freya Robbins is a new member.

07/20/2021 By Staff

The Bay

Patterson Foundation Announces $4 Million Matching Challenge for The Bay

Each time a philanthropist donates $5 million to Phase 1 of The Bay, the foundation will contribute $1 million, up to a total of $4 million.

07/20/2021 By Staff

Natural Dwellings

So You Wanna Own a Super-Small, Super-Sustainable Home?

Bid fast on Pearl Homes' 540-square-foot, LEED-certified unit. All proceeds benefit the Manatee Boys & Girls Club.

07/20/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Red Tide

Local Waterkeepers to Host Community Forum on Red Tide

The talk will focus on causes, effects and solutions for harmful algae blooms; it will be held at the Bradenton Yacht Club.

07/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Foundation Names Three New Board Members

Sharon Hillstrom, Rochelle Nigri and Walton Pearson were each unanimously approved to serve a three-year term.

07/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Names Michéle Des Verney Redwine CEO

The organization also expanded its board of trustees.

07/19/2021 By Staff