Fast Track

Hospital Appoints Breast Program Director for New Cancer Institute

Dr. Russell Novak has practiced in Sarasota since 1986 and held multiple leadership positions at Sarasota Memorial, including as past chief of surgery.

02/19/2020 By Staff

Weekly planner

An Italian Carnival, a Pressure Cooking Class and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: yoga at a rooftop bar in Bradenton, a weekly grilling session and a Venice wine dinner.

02/19/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A 1920s Braden Castle Cottage

This little cottage really is little—just 484 square feet—but it's equally charming, says our Real Estate Junkie.

02/18/2020 By Robert Plunket

Fast Track

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Adds Specialist to GI Oncology Team

Dr. Stephen Kucera is a specialist in digestive and gastrointestinal diseases.

02/18/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Former Goodwill VP Joins Michael Saunders & Company

Veronica Brandon Miller will be based in the company's Lakewood Ranch office.

02/18/2020 By Staff

Sneak Preview

The Parade of Homes Opens Doors to 101 Model Homes Feb. 22-March 15

Home builders in seven area communities will participate in the 2020 Parade.

02/18/2020 By Ilene Denton

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We Tried It: A CBD Massage

Are CBD massages all hype—or powerful elixirs for stress relief? Our beauty editor finds out.

02/17/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Sustainability

Zota Beach Resort Recognized for Sustainability

The Florida Green Lodging Program seeks to recognize lodging facilities that make a voluntary commitment to protecting Florida’s environment.

02/14/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Caldwell Trust Company Purchases Cain/Wilson Building in Downtown Sarasota

Designed by acclaimed architect Thomas Reed Martin and completed in October 1936, the historic structure will now be known as the Caldwell Trust Company Building.

02/14/2020 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Passenger Traffic Up 53 Percent Over January 2019

The airport currently has nine airlines serving 38 destinations.

02/14/2020 By Staff

Politics

Mike Bloomberg Opens Sarasota Campaign Office

The opening comes ahead of the March 17 Florida primary.

02/14/2020 By Staff

Development

Praxis Capital Group Funds Construction Loan for DeMarcay Condominium Project

With the $29 million loan in place, developer GK Real Estate anticipates The DeMarcay building will be complete in fall 2021.

02/13/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Cresswind Lakewood Ranch Hires Lifestyle Director

Rachel Scheer will create fitness, art and social programs for homeowners in the 55-plus community.

02/13/2020 By Staff

Flights

Airport Will Celebrate Inaugural Flight to Allentown

Allegiant's first arriving flight from Lehigh Valley International Airport is today at 9:55 a.m.; the first departing flight at 10:45 p.m.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Groundbreaking

One More Child Breaks Ground on Sarasota Campus

The campus will include villas for single moms and children, foster family homes and a children’s center.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Nicola Lutgert Named Chief Marketing Officer at Premier Sotheby's International Realty

She will oversee marketing for the company's 40 offices from Southwest Florida to North Carolina.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Lectures

Broadcaster Yamiche Alcindor to Moderate RCLA Town Hall on Feb. 17

The PBS NewsHour correspondent will lead the discussion with Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Weekly planner

Nine Fun, Romantic Options for a Special Valentine's Day Meal

Restaurants, stores and breweries are offering everything from heart-shaped steaks to beer-infused cupcakes this Valentine's Day. Here are some great options for a fun time.

02/12/2020 By Rachel Suwak and Cooper Levey-Baker

Real Estate

Sunz Insurance Purchases Office Building, Lot for $4.5 Million

Both properties are located in downtown Bradenton.

02/11/2020 By Staff

Design

Robrady Announces Partnership with GMX7

The design firm has created an aquatic resistance training device for swimmers called the X1-PRO.

02/10/2020 By Staff