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Scholarships

The Oaks Women’s Club Awards 16 Scholarships Totaling $80,000

Since 2002, more than $730,000 has been awarded to 156 young women bound for college.

04/26/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Alutech United Buys Industrial Property in Sarasota for $4 Million

Alutech, a manufacturer of roll shutters and roll screens, will occupy 20,000 square feet in a 70,000-square-foot building.

04/26/2021 By Staff

Imports

Port Manatee Extends Agreement With Fuels Firm

TransMontaigne Terminals LLC has agreed to extend its operations on a 28.41-acre port tract through May 2046.

04/23/2021 By Staff

Turtle Power

Sea Turtles Arrive in Sarasota on Earth Day

The first nest of the 2021 season was reported just north of the public Venice Beach area.

04/22/2021 By Staff

Palmistry

A Sarasota Environmentalist's New Book Is a Love Letter to the Cabbage Palm

Jono Miller's new collection of essays is meant to give the palm the credit it's due. Can he make our writer love it, too?

04/22/2021 By Isaac Eger

Awards

All Star Children’s Foundation Founders Recognized With Key to City of Sarasota

The couple was honored for their longstanding commitment to protecting vulnerable children.

04/22/2021 By Staff

Health News

SMH Moves Forward With Next Phase of Cancer Institute

With its inpatient oncology tower nearly complete, Sarasota Memorial Hospital has begun planning for two new outpatient cancer facilities at its Sarasota and Venice campuses.

04/22/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Maribel Martinez Joins The Patterson Foundation as Digital Initiative Consultant

Martinez's career has focused on digital inclusion and closing the digital divide.

04/22/2021 By Staff

So close!

State Parks Foundation Nears Goal of Raising $100,000 to Plant 100,000 Pine Trees

Through its Plant a Pine program, the foundation has already put new longleaf pines in the ground in a dozen state parks, including Osprey's Oscar Scherer State Park.

04/21/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Your Health Questions Answered

Is It Safe to Exercise After Getting the Covid-19 Vaccine?

A medical adviser for Orangetheory Fitness says working out after getting the vaccine may help prevent soreness and fatigue, but if you've actually had Covid, the answer is more complicated.

04/21/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Education

New College Names New President-Elect

If confirmed in June, Patricia Okker of the University of Missouri will succeed current president Donal O'Shea in July.

04/21/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Van Wezel Foundation Expands Board of Directors

Four new member recently joined the organization's leadership team.

04/21/2021 By Staff

Education

Selby Gardens Creates Virtual Tours for Students

The program has connected with nearly 1,000 students since its start in January.

04/21/2021 By Staff

Fast track

Big Brothers Big Sisters Hires New Volunteer Recruiter

The nonprofit recently named Teresa Taft as its new community volunteer recruiter.

04/21/2021 By Staff

Grants

Foundation for the Church of the Palms Supports Habitat for Humanity Sarasota

The funds will benefit eight families moving into their new home in Hammock Place, an affordable community developed by Habitat Sarasota.

04/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

FourThought Private Wealth Hires Two

Uri Lafontant has been named client relationship service manager and Anne Buckley director of clients services and operations.

04/20/2021 By Staff

Full Charge

FPL Installs Electric Vehicle Universal Fast Chargers in Sarasota

The Landings now features six fast-charging connections, which are compatible with most electric vehicles.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Community Foundation Appoints Vice President of Knowledge and Equity

Ranata Reeder will balance data with community input to bring awareness to inequities and guidance for building a more equitable region.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Taxes

Selby Gardens Will Go to Court Over Tax Exemption Case

Selby Gardens CEO Jennifer Rominiecki said the reason is a "technical issue" with the Value Adjustment Board.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Wind Down

Five Bedding Options for Cooler, Comfier Sleep

With Florida's warm-and-getting-warmer tropical nights in mind, we sourced the best bedding we could find to keep you cool.

04/19/2021 By Heather Dunhill

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