Lectures

Lecture Series to Feature New College Alum and Former White Nationalist Derek Black

During his tenure at New College, Black—a former leader of the white nationalist movement—renounced the values he grew up with an is now speaking out against the reality of white supremacist political activism.

01/08/2021 By Staff

Development

Affordable Housing Development Set to Break Ground Downtown

Construction of the $33 million Lofts on Lemon housing project is estimated for completion in mid-2022.

01/08/2021 By Staff

Rankings

Lakewood Ranch Recognized as Best-Selling Multi-Generational Community for Third Year

Lakewood Ranch saw a 30 percent increase in home sales in 2020, its best sales year on record.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Business

PGT Innovations to Acquire 75 Percent Ownership Stake in Eco Window Systems

Eco Window Systems manufactures and installs aluminum, impact-resistant windows and doors and produces 100 percent of its own glass locally.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Health News

Cryotherapy Business to Host Open House

The free outdoor event will feature local gyms, apparel companies, and fitness and health food businesses.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Announces 2021 Board of Directors

Ben Hanan will serve as chair of the organization, which is contending with a historic level of need due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Development

1950s-Themed Senior Day Care Coming to Sarasota

Town Square Palmer Ranch will be a 1950s-themed day center for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with a diner, library, pub, city hall, health club and more.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Elise Ramer Earns Certified Public Relations Counselor Credential

Ramer is the senior director of public relations for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Government

Sarasota City Commission Approves Selby Gardens Compromise Master Plan

The decision paves the way for Selby to begin construction on its downtown Sarasota campus.

01/05/2021 By Staff

Grants

The Ringling Receives $45,000 Grant from Sarasota Community Foundation

The grant will help support the Art of Performance program, the Community Gallery and exhibitions.

01/05/2021 By Staff

Flavor town

Restaurants Will Offer Signature Dishes as Part of 'Original Eats' Program

The goal of the two-week event is to highlight the variety of cuisine in the area and to encourage customers to order from local, independent restaurants.

01/05/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Rogan Donelly Named CEO of Tervis

Donelly was initially appointed the company's president in May 2016.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

La Musica Hires Executive Director

Joan Sussman was previously house manager for Opera Saratoga and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

01/04/2021 By Staff

What Your Money Can Buy

What $4.8 Million Will Buy You in Osprey

Plus, a Sarasota School of Architecture gem in Venice and a waterfront home in Bradenton.

01/01/2021 By Ilene Denton

Education

Goodwill Manasota Offers Virtual ESOL Classes for Manatee County Employees

The classes, which are taught by instructors provided by the Manatee Literacy Council, are provided while employees are on the clock, at no cost to them.

12/31/2020 By Staff