Fast Track

Eye Associates Adds Cataract and LASIK Surgeon

Dr. Bradley O'Neill is a board-certified ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in cataract/refractive surgery.

07/20/2020 By Staff

Shop Talk

Local Designer Opens New Downtown Sarasota Boutique

Camilyn Leavitt has relocated her showroom to a new ground-floor space on Palm Avenue.

07/17/2020 By Megan McDonald

Fast Track

Sarasota County School Board Names New Superintendent

Dr. Brennan Asplen was previously deputy superintendent in charge of academic and student services for St. Johns County Schools.

07/16/2020 By Staff

Water Works

Learn How to Collect Rainwater with Sarasota County's Virtual Workshops

Sarasota County's Rain Barrel program is hosting virtual workshops on the benefits of owning rain barrels and conserving water Aug. 15 and Sept. 19.

07/16/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Casey Key 'Cottage' That Packs a Major Dose of Glamour

Right on the water, it offers spectacular views and a crisp style that’s half Palm Beach, half barefoot island life.

07/16/2020 By Robert Plunket

Climate Change

Climate Disruptions Are Impacting Human Health

Red tide outbreaks and the spread of COVID-19 may both be connected to a warming planet.

07/16/2020 By Bob Bunting

Construction

Halfacre Construction Accepting Subcontractor Bids for School Replacement Project

Several trade packages are included in the request for bids, including electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry and heating, and HVAC.

07/15/2020 By Staff

Mergers

First Step, Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Merge

As of July 1, the organizations have begun operations under the First Step name and brand.

07/15/2020 By Staff

Plant Power

Where to Get the Best Plant-Based Burgers in Sarasota

Have a craving for a juicy burger, but looking for something meat-free? Here are some excellent plant-powered alternatives.

07/15/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Lace Up Our Running Shoes to Help Sea Turtles

Mote's 34th annual Run for the Turtles has gone virtual, meaning you can participate anytime, anywhere.

07/15/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Pop, pop

New Popcorn Shop Opens

The former executive director of the Sarasota Farmers Market recently opened Uncle Phil's Organic Popcorn.

07/14/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Williams Parker Attorney Reappointed to 12th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

Bonnie Lee Polk is a litigation attorney who focuses on clients involved in probate and trust disputes.

07/14/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Dr. Naji Abumrad Joins Durisan Scientific Advisory Board

Abumrad is the John L. Sawyers professor of surgery and executive medical director of the Surgery Patient Care Center at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.

07/14/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

SMH to Offer Experimental Antibody Treatment for COVID-19

As of Monday afternoon, SMH was treating a record 98 COVID-19 patients.

07/13/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota Celebrates Six Closings

Habitat Sarasota is also moving forward with plans to serve 21 families during the coming year.

07/13/2020 By Staff

Products

Tervis Introduces New Wide-Mouth Water Bottles

The stainless steel bottles come in 24 oz., 32 oz. and 40 oz. sizes.

07/13/2020 By Staff

First Person

'My Summer With Irma'

As Sarasota's arts organizations face an uncertain fate, writer Hannah Wallace remembers one glorious summer at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

07/13/2020 By Hannah Wallace

Moments of Joy

Moment of Joy: I 'Walked' Across Italy

Reaching my 10,000 steps every day is how I'm surviving the pandemic.

07/13/2020 By Ilene Denton

Development

Margaritaville Launches New Hotel Collection on Anna Maria Sound

The six-story Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound has 123 water-view rooms, including 10 suites.

07/10/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Asolo Rep Names New Board President, Members

Carole Crosby, a former principal harpist with the Detroit Symphony and lawyer, will lead the Asolo's board of directors.

07/10/2020 By Staff