Boats

Chris-Craft to Debut New Model at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Sarasota-based boat maker's new Launch 31 GT will make its appearance later this month.

10/22/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

The Ringling’s Chief Registrar Authors Article for Inclusion Handbook

The article details Marian Carpenter’s professional experiences in dealing with issues of diversity, equity and inclusion during her 20-year museum career.

10/22/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Atlas Building Company Hires Vice-President of Operations

The company also promoted Charlie Woehle to the position of vice-president of pre-construction services.

10/21/2019 By Staff

Scholarships

Local Teens Receive Scholarships From Sportscaster Dick Vitale

For the past 22 years, Dick and Lorraine Vitale have donated $5,000 each year to be distributed to deserving members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

10/21/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

Orioles Team Up With Local Charities to Help Fight Hunger

The Orioles’ support for All Faiths Food Bank and Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program is part of its year-round outreach program, Sarasota 365.

10/21/2019 By Staff

Real Estate

DeMarcay Condo Project Sets Groundbreaking Date

The condo project will mark the beginning of the process for preserving the two historic façades and selected interior materials from the former hotel and cigar factory situated on the current site.

10/18/2019 By Staff

Giving

Boys & Girls Clubs Receives $20,000 Grant From Maytag

Volunteer Jim Martin was recently honored with the appliance manufacturer's Dependable Leader Award.

10/18/2019 By Shelby Schwartz

Fast Track

New College Foundation Names New Associate Vice President of Advancement

Kevin M. Hughes brings more than 15 years of leadership experience to the position.

10/18/2019 By Staff

Education

Sarasota Professional Named Air Force Association STEM Teacher of the Year

Brown received accolades for his previous achievements and the “Inspire Project” curriculum.

10/18/2019 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Historic Bradenton Farmhouse

It’s been updated in a way that still allows it to be quaint and quirky without a “just flipped” feeling and the current owners’ shabby chic style is the perfect look for the place.

10/17/2019 By Robert Plunket

Awards

Sarasota Dermatologist Named 2019 Surgeon of the Year

Dr. J Morgan O'Donoghue was honored by the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons.

10/16/2019 By Staff

Green Places

Local Organizations Launch New Sustainability Initiative

Partners for Green Places is a collaborative movement and grant program designed to inspire organizations and nonprofits to implement sustainable measures.

10/16/2019 By Staff

The Bay

Bay Park Conservancy Shares Fundraising, Site Plan Progress

The conservancy is two-thirds of the way to its $20 million private fundraising goal.

10/16/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Names New Chief Financial Officer

Michael Zeibell joined the food bank in 2018 with 35 years of experience in the food business, including 15 as a CFO.

10/16/2019 By Staff

Weekly Planner

Oktoberfest, Fried Chicken and Champagne and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a wine dinner at The Sarasota Modern and an eco-friendly event at Ben & Jerry's.

10/16/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Rom-com

'The Great Love Debate' Comes to Sarasota

Prepare yourself for a live battle of the sexes hosted by McCurdy's next week.

10/15/2019 By Shelby Schwartz

Ship Shape

Port Manatee Breaks Fiscal Year Cargo Records

Among other accomplishments, the port topped 10 million tons of total annual throughput for the first time in its 50-year history.

10/15/2019 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces 2020 'Principal of the Year'

The school system also named the 2020 Assistant Principal of the Year.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Posh Plum Furniture Consignment Will Open New, Larger Showroom

The new space is 9,576 square feet and located at 4608 S. Tamiami Trail.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Traffic Up 51 Percent in September

Traffic for September 2019 was up 51 percent over September of 2018, and year-to-date passenger numbers are up 40 percent so far.

10/14/2019 By Staff