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

Martial arts meals

New Chuck Norris-Themed Ghost Kitchen Opens in Sarasota

Cluck Norris Ass-Kickin’ Chicken is the latest virtual restaurant to come to Sarasota.

05/19/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Clubbing

Exploring the World of Online Wine Buying Clubs

A number of companies offer wine shipments that can be catered to your specific tastes.

05/19/2021 By Bob McGinn

Deals

The Bijou Café Has a New Owner

Sharon Carole of Sage recently bought the beloved downtown Sarasota restaurant.

05/18/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Jobs

Goodwill Reopens Job Connection Office in Arcadia

Staffing the Job Connection office is Ana Magadan, the new GoodPartner Coach/career development facilitator for the Arcadia location.

05/18/2021 By Staff

The Bay

The Bay Park Reaches $20 Million Funding Goal

A $5 million match challenge from The Patterson Foundation helped The Bay Park Conservancy achieve its $20 million initial funding goal.

05/18/2021 By Staff