Fast Track

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Names New General Manager

Rajesh Khubchandani was previously Marriott's vice-president of luxury brand operations.

09/14/2021 By Staff

Education

New College Moves Up a Spot in U.S. News 'Best College' Rankings

NCF ranked No. 5 among the country's top public liberal arts colleges.

09/14/2021 By Staff

Covid-19

Sarasota Teen Entrepreneur Invents Sustainable, Breathable Face Mask

Seventeen-year-old Kylie Smith created the Exa mask years before Covid-19. Now the product is being shipped to thousands of customers nationwide.

09/14/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Q & A

New York Times Contributor Margaret Renkl Discusses Nature, Politics and Her New Book

Renkl’s new book Graceland, at Last: Notes on Hope and Heartache From the American South collects 60 of her opinion pieces.

09/14/2021 By Marc Griffin

Listening to Black Voices

Retired U.S. Special Agent Henry Hunter on His Career at the State Department

Hunter also reflects on the impact of strong women on his life—including his sister, award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault.

09/14/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Community Service

Bay Park Improvement Board Accepting Applications

The appointment will be for a two-year term.

09/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Visible Men Academy Appoints New Principal

Gehndyu brings 14 years of experience as science teacher and educational leader to the position.

09/13/2021 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Breaks Calendar Year Passenger Record

The number of passengers traveling through the airport in the first eight months of 2021 broke the all-time calendar year record set in 1990.

09/13/2021 By Staff

Awards

Music Compound Honors Outstanding Staff Members

During the awards program, owner/president Jenny Townsend also announced the offer of reimbursement for weekly counseling of up to $1,000 per year per staff member.

09/13/2021 By Staff

Family Ties

Covid-19 Has Ushered In a New Demand for Keeping Three Generations Under One Roof

The number of Americans living in a multigenerational household—that is, one with three or more generations—has nearly quadrupled over the past decade.

09/13/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Manatee Community Foundation Hires Events and Administrative Manager

Amy Treis will provide administrative management and event management for donor, community and nonprofit events.

09/10/2021 By Staff

Networking

Sarasota Chamber Announces September Events

They include the 101st Annual Meeting featuring Florida Chamber president and CEO Mark Wilson.

09/10/2021 By Staff

On Pacific Time

Pacific Counter Crafts Tasty Bowls and Sushi Burritos

Hawaii, Japan, SoCal and St. Pete—all of it comes together in Lakewood Ranch.

09/09/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Architecture

Architecture Sarasota’s 2021 MOD Weekend Honors the Legacy of Philip Hiss

The eighth-annual architecture festival will feature exhibitions, a symposium, kayak, walking and trolley tours, and social events.

09/09/2021 By Staff Report

Health News

Omeza Receives FDA Clearance for Omeza Collagen Matrix

When applied to a wound surface, the matrix is naturally incorporated into the wound over time.

09/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

PGT Innovations Names Eric Kowalewski EVP of Florida Operations

Kowalewski brings more than 20 years of operations experience in an executive role, with eight of those years in the building products industry.

09/08/2021 By Staff

Arts

The Ringling, Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition Announce Collaboration

The Ringling Museum will provide temporary storage for a recent gift to SAACC.

09/08/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

Is Your Caregiver Following Covid-19 Safety Protocols?

We asked Take Care Home Health CEO Susanne Wise to share the safety tips she relies on to keep her staff and clients safe and healthy.

09/08/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Fright Night

'Haunted Tavern' Pop-Up Cocktail Bar Promises a Scary Good Time

The national touring event comes to Bradenton Sept. 9-11.

09/08/2021 By Marc Griffin

Clubs and corks

The Surprising Overlap Between the Worlds of Golf and Wine

Multiple professional golfers have their own vineyards and wines, and special wines are created for some of the world's biggest tournaments.

09/08/2021 By Bob McGinn