Awards

Sports Medicine Specialist Bestowed 'Baseball Service Award'

Dr. Arthur Valadie received a 20 years of service recognition award from the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society.

03/03/2021 By Staff

Neighborhood Guide

From New Urbanism to Suburbanism, Venice Is a Tale of Two Cities

There's John Nolen’s celebrated walkable design downtown...and then there's the gated communities off the island.

03/03/2021 By Kim Hackett Edited by Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Names VP of Philanthropy

Jay Young will oversee efforts to cultivate donor relationships and lasting legacies by connecting philanthropic passions with charitable causes.

03/03/2021 By Staff

Neighborhood Guide

Three Unique, Fun Activities to Do With Kids in Venice

Best of all, they won’t leave your car sandy.

03/03/2021 By Kim Doleatto

And It Was All Yellow

Trend Report: Yellow

Here are four finds inspired by Illuminating, one of Pantone's 2021 Colors of the Year.

03/03/2021 By Megan McDonald

Unity Awards Alums

Father Celestino Gutiérrez Believes in the Golden Rule

Gutiérrez, a 2011 Unity Award winner, is a pastor at St. Jude Catholic Church/Hispanic-American Center

03/02/2021

Travel

American Airlines Expands Chicago Service to Year-Round From SRQ

In addition, American will provide twice-daily flights to Chicago on Saturdays from June 3–Sept. 7.

03/02/2021 By Staff

Construction

New Charter School Planned Near SRQ Airport

Halfacre Construction is the builder for the 46,000-square-foot facility.

03/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Current Technologies Hires New VP of Business Development for Sarasota Division

Michelle Olivo was brought on to help Current Technologies’ new Florida division accelerate growth in the state market.

03/02/2021 By Staff

Salt life

Local Sea Salt Adds a Pinch of Paradise to Any Plate

Southwest Florida's shores are the source for Sea Salt Florida's organically harvested salts.

03/02/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Home of a Legend

Inside Tennis Legend Nick Bollettieri's Bradenton Home

There are no trophies—or even a tennis court—at coach Nick Bollettieri’s waterfront house.

03/01/2021 By Robert Plunket

In Memoriam

Remembering Award-Winning Broadway Playwright Terrence McNally

A year after the playwright’s death in Sarasota from Covid-19, New York theater columnist Michael Riedel looks back on the man and his talent.

03/01/2021 By Michael Riedel

Skincare

A New Beauty Treatment Uses Acupunture and Magnets to Create Healthy Skin

Elizabeth Thomas is one of only four aestheticians in the U.S. to offer Qi Beauty facials.

03/01/2021 By Megan McDonald

Webinars

Women's Resource Center to Host Webinar on March 11

The theme is "Good Things Happen When Women Connect"; guest panelists include Eleni Sokos, CEO of Sokos Social, and Alicia Cotton, regional performance manager at PepsiCo North America.

03/01/2021 By Staff

Unity Awards Alums

Brad Jones and The Haven Continue to Serve Children and Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Jones, a 2014 Unity Award winner, is CEO of The Haven.

03/01/2021

Fast Track

PGT Innovations Announces New Board Member

Xavier Boza is executive vice-president and chief human resources officer of Campbell Soup Company.

02/26/2021 By Staff

Choco Champs

Sarasota Shop Wins Big in International Chocolate Contest

Banyan Tree Chocolate & Cafe won recognition for its spicy chocolates and its caramels.

02/26/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

'Fashion Funds the Cure' Returns to Sarasota

The benefit raises funds for local pediatric cancer patients.

02/25/2021 By Staff

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Is Now Open

The cult favorite ice cream shop offers unique flavors like Buttercream Birthday Cake and Goat Cheese With Red Cherries.

02/25/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

New Home

Bradenton Animal Rescue is Getting a $10 Million Upgrade in September

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue is building a 31,000 square-foot adoption, vet and training center as part of its original location.

02/25/2021 By Allison Forsyth