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Style

Salon Training Academy Named to 'Salons of the Year' List

Sarasota's Fashion Focus Hair Academy was recently recognized by Salon Today magazine and the North American Hairstyling Awards.

08/09/2018 By Staff

Appointments

Nonprofit Names New Board Chair

Dean Miller was recently named chair-elect of the JFCS of the Suncoast board of directors.

05/14/2018 By Staff

Beauty

Salon Training Academy Expands, Undergoes Renovations

The owners of Sarasota's Fashion Focus Hair Academy recently renovated the salon training facility to coincide with the 30th anniversary of its founding.

01/25/2018 By Staff

Philanthropy

Longtime Nonprofit Leader Steps Down

JFCS of the Suncoast CEO emeritus Rose Chapman recently retired after 25 years with the organization.

01/18/2018 By staff

New hires

Family Services Nonprofit Names New Community Chaplain

JFCS of the Suncoast recently appointed Rabbi Jonathan Katz to the role.

09/15/2017 By staff

New hires

Jewish Family & Children's Service Names New Veterans Services Director

Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast recently hired Jocene Henderson.

08/24/2017 By staff

Sports

Local Golf Pro Wins Ohio Tournament

Sue Ertl, the head golf teaching professional at University Park Country Club, recently won the senior division title at the 2017 Ohio Women’s Open.

07/05/2017 By staff

Appointments

Insurance Agent Picked for National AARP Council

Englewood's Carolyn Pope, the owner of Pope Insurance, was recently selected by UnitedHealthcare to serve on a forum created to gather information to enhance products and services that benefit AARP members.

06/14/2017 By staff

New hires

Restaurant Group Selects New Sales and Marketing Director

TableSeide Restaurant Group recently named Melissa Darpino, a Los Angeles catering and events specialist, as its new director of sales and marketing.

04/24/2017 By staff

Tourism

Half Marathon Returns Sunday

The First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon returns Sunday, March 19, for the 12th year. Last year's race drew 3,000 participants and added almost $3.5 million to the Sarasota economy.

03/16/2017 By staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

An upcoming half-marathon and two generous grants in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

01/26/2017 By staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Assistance for flood victims and free eyesight screenings in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

09/15/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Golf Pro Joins Country Club

Former South African Open champion and European Tour winner Clinton Whitelaw was recently named first assistant golf professional at University Park Country Club.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Study Shows Economic Impact of Sarasota Half Marathon

Temple University’s Sport Industry Research Center recently released an economic analysis of the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.

04/19/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Executive Chef Hired at University Park Country Club

The club recently appointed Roger Turtch as its new executive chef.

04/06/2016 Research by staff

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