Good Things Are Afoot at the Circle K

Circle K’s 'Fueling Food Banks' Program Provides Meals in Sarasota

Circle K has donated nearly 1 million meals to All Faiths Food Bank and Feeding Tampa Bay—and more than 40 million meals nationwide.

05/21/2020 By Staff

Signal boost

School Buses Are Providing Internet Access to Students Who Don't Have It at Home

The School District of Manatee County has converted 25 of its buses into Wi-Fi hotspots that park at community centers and churches.

05/21/2020 By Jessika Ward

Real Estate

Perrone Construction Named Among 'Best Georgian Colonial Home Builders' in the U.S.

The list highlights construction firms known for their expertise in that style.

05/20/2020 By Staff

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