Awards

Sarasota Military Academy Director Recognized with Rotary Vocational Service Award

Christina Bowman was recognized with the award as a special surprise during the Rotary Club’s monthly meeting, held via video chat.

05/20/2020 By Staff

Good News

Conservation Foundation Permanently Protects Felts Audubon Preserve

The 29-acre public preserve is known for its walking trails and bird-watching opportunities.

05/20/2020 By Staff

Nursing

Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition Doubles Nursing Education Scholarships

SNAC awarded a total of 47 scholarships, totaling $158,000, to local recipients this spring.

05/19/2020 By Staff

Economy

Port Manatee Announces $3.9 Billion Annual Economic Impact

The port also directly and indirectly generated 27,156 jobs.

05/19/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Wendy Kraszewski Named Executive Director of Connexis Medical Services

In her new role, Kraszewski will lead all aspects of Connexis, including palliative care services.

05/18/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

All Star Children’s Foundation Adds New Clinical Team Members

Each clinician has expertise in childhood trauma.

05/18/2020 Photography by Staff

Coping with COVID-19

When Her Sightseeing Trolley Tours Stopped Rolling, Tammy Hauser Created The ChillMobile

‘At least I can do something. I had the ice cream. I had the truck. And I had the time.’

05/18/2020 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate

1,300 More New Homes Coming to Venice

Neal Land & Neighborhoods to develop the as-yet-unnamed community between Laurel and Border roads.

05/18/2020 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate

The Oldest Tree in Parrish is For Sale

And so is the ranch-style home it surrounds.

05/18/2020 By Ilene Denton

Fast Track

Sarasota Practice Hires Bilingual Gastroenterologist

Dr. Jaime Baquero is a board-certified gastroenterologist with more than 18 years of experience treating digestive health disorders.

05/15/2020 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Quirky 1920s Cottage in Downtown Bradenton

As a home for a creative soul, this would hard to beat.

05/15/2020 By Robert Plunket

Finance

PGTI Reports 2020 First Quarter Results

Net sales increased 27 percent, to $220 million; CEO Jeff Jackson says the company saw a slowdown in orders entering Q2 as a result of COVID-19.

05/14/2020 By Staff

Corona Q & A

Ask the Expert: An Infectious Disease Doctor Answers Your Coronavirus Questions

SMH’s infectious disease expert on the “second wave,” wearing a mask and grandparenting.

05/14/2020 By Hannah Wallace

Just for Kids

Summer Camps Are Still Happening, But Some of Them Will Be Online-Only

Keep your kids busy this summer with these fun virtual and in-person summer camps.

05/13/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Fast Track

Conditioned Air Promotes Tim Russell to SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Russell will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations.

05/12/2020 By Staff

Education

Community Day School Receives $50,000 for Scholarships

Funds from the Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Family Foundation will support students whose families have been impacted financially by COVID-19.

05/12/2020 By Staff

Architecture

The Zigzag House Wins State Architecture Award

Seibert Architectures rescued the midcentury-modern Lido Shores residence from years of neglect.

05/12/2020 By Ilene Denton

Coronavirus

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Postponed Until 2021

Next year’s race is scheduled for June 25-27, 2021.

05/11/2020 By Staff

Good Deeds

Junior League of Sarasota Provides Bed Linens for All Star Children's Foundation Campus

The organization also sent a cadre of volunteers to help make beds on All Star's campus.

05/11/2020 By Staff

#SarasotaHeroes

You're Invited: Our Virtual Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate 'Sarasota Heroes,' Our Mural of Gratitude

The mural is dedicated to our local health care professionals and their tireless work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/11/2020 By Staff