Fast Track

Junior League of Sarasota Announces New Leadership

The board of directors will oversee the governance of the league, while the management team carries out its day-to-day general activities.

05/25/2021 By Staff

Events

Sarasota Young Professionals Group Announces 2021 Summit

This year's keynote speaker is Thrive Planner creator and former track and field champion Charles Clark.

05/25/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives Third $1 Million Gift in Two Weeks

The funds will be used for its downtown Sarasota Master Plan.

05/25/2021 By Staff

Lost and Found

A Conversation With Chef Erin French, Star of The Lost Kitchen

“When you grow up in America, there’s all this pressure to be perfect. But that sets us up for failure."

05/25/2021 By Megan McDonald

Fast Track

WBTT Hires Jim Weaver as Education Director/Artistic Associate

Weaver will oversee and grow adult and youth programs, as well as direct shows and staged readings.

05/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota County Judge Erika Quartermaine Joins Second Heart Homes Board

Second Heart Homes Inc. helps homeless adults with mental illnesses secure housing and obtain self-sufficiency.

05/24/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Bradenton Office Park Sells for $11.1 Million

Morgan Johnson Commerce Park is a fully stabilized investment with land for additional development.

05/24/2021 By Staff

Live Your Best Caffeinated Life

Everything You Need to Make a Café-Quality Latte at Home

From brewers to beans, we've got you covered.

05/24/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Race Talk

Two Professors to Speak About Racial Reconciliation

Richard Harris, a former Klansman, and Kenneth Stephens, whose brother was murdered by two white men, will speak about race, accountability and forgiveness at The Church of the Redeemer tomorrow evening.

05/24/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Brain Talk

What's the Difference Between Normal Forgetfulness and Signs of Alzheimer's?

Dr. Lisa Genova shared tips from her new book, "Remember," at a Brain Health Initiative Event last Tuesday.

05/24/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Politics

DeSantis Signs Bill to Preserve Property Tax Exemption for Nonprofits

The law takes effect July 1 and maintains that as long as the predominant use of a property is for nonprofit purposes, the property should remain tax exempt.

05/21/2021 By Staff

Vendor Vibes

Mellow Out at an Eclectic Outdoor Market This Sunday

Mellow Mushroom and 73 Degree Flea have partnered to create the monthly Mellow Outdoor Market.

05/21/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Rescue Mission

Cat Depot Rescues 24 Cats From Mississippi, Louisiana Shelters

Twenty-two kittens and two cats arrived at the shelter on Thursday.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

84 Lumber Buys Former Feld Entertainment Operations HQ

84 Lumber Corporation purchased the 10-acre industrial property in Palmetto in a $4,175,000 cash deal.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Barancik Foundation Hires Matthew Sauer as Collaboration and Impact Officer

Sauer previously spent 28 years at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, including as regional editor for the newspaper’s parent company, Gannett.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Food news

Downtown Favorite Selva Opens Second Location

The new Selva is located near the University Town Center mall.

05/20/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Manufacturing

PGT Innovations Adds New Production Facility in Fort Myers

Manufacturing operations will run 24/7, with various shifts, and add 240 new jobs to the region.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Names New Senior Operations Director

Ryan Beaman was previously the food bank's director of food resource management.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Construction

Coastal Orthopedics Breaks Ground on Second New Facility

The 34,000-square-foot facility will be built on a four-acre site and will open in spring 2022.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Rare Midcentury Find in Whitfield Estates

The home has been nicely updated and will perfectly showcase your collection of 1950s and '60s furniture.

05/19/2021 By Robert Plunket