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Government

Second Hearing Date Set for Selby Gardens Compromise Master Plan

The city commission hearing will take place January 4 at 6 p.m.

12/21/2020 By Staff

Grants

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Receives $30,000 Grant

The funds will support WBTT’s upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program, 2021 April Fools’ Fete, and next summer’s Stage of Discovery musical theater camp.

12/21/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Lakewood Ranch Nonprofit Adds Four New Board Members

Amy Gorman, Maureen Chesson, Jill Maciag and Lori Ruth recently joined the board of Sisterhood for Good Inc.

12/18/2020 By Staff

Education

Manatee School Superintendent's Contract Extended to 2023

Cynthia Saunders has served as superintendent since 2018.

12/18/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Philanthropist Donates $10 Million to Goodwill Manasota

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently pledged to make $4.2 billion in charitable donations.

12/18/2020 By Staff

New hires

Senior Living Community Selects New Executive Director

Water's Edge of Bradenton recently hired Delane Duncan-Ward as its executive director.

12/18/2020 By Staff

Cuckoo for coquito

This Christmas, Try Coquito, a Puerto Rican Drink Similar to Eggnog

Coquito, or 'small coconut' in English, is made with rum and coconut flavors.

12/18/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Health care

Hospital Foundation Adds Two New Board Members

Gary Dornbush and Sandi Stuart recently joined the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation board.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Technology

Workshop Covers How to Best Present Yourself on Virtual Platforms

The recent workshop was sponsored by Bank of America and the Women's Resource Center.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Politics

Manatee County Commissioner Named Port Authority Chairman

Reggie Bellamy will serve a one-year term overseeing Port Manatee expenditures.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Education

Community Day School Selects Board of Trustees

The school has also launched an $8.8 million campaign for its new campus.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Bird Key Estate With Sunset Views Over the Bay

There’s an odd piece of trivia connected with the house, too.

12/17/2020 By Robert Plunket

New hires

Property Management Company Names New Vice President

Ryntal Property Management recently hired Adam Wagenhauser as vice president of operations.

12/16/2020 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

One of the four finalists will be named the school district's Teacher of the Year at a virtual awards celebration on Thursday, Jan. 21.

12/16/2020 By Staff

New hires

Sarasota Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney

Fergeson Skipper, P.A., recently named Daniel Tullidge an associate attorney.

12/16/2020 By Staff

Real estate

New Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood Announced

Star Farms will be a 700-acre, 1,500-home gated community.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Health care

Medical Center Works to Promote Organ, Eye and Tissue Donations

Since April 2019, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has added 151 donors to local registries.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Goodwill Collects, Distributes Clothing for Veterans With Upcoming Job Interviews

Everglades University recently partnered with Goodwill Manasota to collect business attire for local veterans.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Health care

Clinician Honored With 'Behavioral Health Pandemic Hero Award'

Centerstone's Angela Dunbar was recently recognized by the Florida Behavioral Health Association.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Handmade Market

Eight Local Etsy Shops You Need to Know

From upcycled toys to pinstriped purses, head to Etsy to find unique holiday gifts made by local artists and crafters.

12/15/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

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