Awards

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Named 'Agency of the Year'

The agency was selected based on growth in the number of children served, quality and length of mentoring matches, and increased revenues.

09/16/2019 By Staff

Awards

Dr. Rachel Shelley Named Florida Art Education Association Principal of the Year

Shelley, who became principal of Booker High School in 2011, is known as a champion of the arts and oversees the school’s Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) program.

09/12/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Planned Parenthood Affiliate Names New Board Chair

Lindsley is the senior associate director for the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media.

09/11/2019 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Manatee School District Announces Leadership Changes

Dr. Shirin Gibson and Debra Estes have both been named to new positions.

09/10/2019 By Staff

Awards

Ringling College President Named to '500 Most Influential Business Leaders in Florida' List

Dr. Larry Thompson became president of the college in 1999.

09/10/2019 By Staff

Real Estate

Michael Saunders & Company Adds New Agent to Lakewood Ranch Office

Tim Koons-McGee is an industry veteran.

09/10/2019 By Staff

Business

Local PR Chapter Announces New Corporate Sponsorship

As a sponsor, Achieva Credit Union is underwriting the chapter’s monthly networking and educational programs.

09/09/2019 By Staff

Education

Suncoast Science Center Launches After-School and Weekend Youth Programs

The new programs will begin this month.

09/09/2019 By Staff

Health News

Bradenton's Remote Area Medical Free Clinic Seeks Volunteers

Organizers say they "desperately need" dental and eye care professionals.

09/09/2019 By Staff

Life on the Fly

Helicopter Medical Crews Stationed at Dolphin Aviation to Help the Injured After Hurricane Dorian

“The only time you need us is when it’s catastrophic and the other systems have failed.”

09/06/2019 By Susan Burns

Fast Track

Child Protection Center Adds Two New Board Members, Names New Board Chair

Jim Rollo and John Noyes have joined the board, and Tony Dempsey has been named its new chair.

09/06/2019 By Staff

Let's Get Physical

We Tried It: Yoga and Cycling Class

Heather Dunhill explains how she found her way back "om" through Pineapple Yoga and Cycling Studio's cycling and stretching class.

09/05/2019 By Heather Dunhill

Philanthropy

Community Day School Students Donate to Chabad of Nassau

Students decided to send funds from the school's Tzedakah Fund—to which children can choose to contribute each week on Shabbat—to Chabad of Nassau, which has partnered with the Red Cross to help provide aid to those in need.

09/05/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Key Chorale Hires Director of Community Engagement, Associate Conductor

Johnette Cappadona has been named director of community engagement and Jamal Sarikoki associate director.

09/05/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Hires Two

C.J. Bannister and Matt Kahn have joined the foundation's philanthropy team.

09/05/2019 By Staff

Awards

Teri Hansen Named to 'Florida 500' List

Hansen, president and CEO of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, joins a dozen other philanthropic leaders named to the list.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

UnidosNow Hires Two

Cintia Elenstar has been named program manager and Esther Garcia coordinator of program activities.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Memorial Earns 'Age-Friendly' Recognition

SMH is the only hospital in the region, and one of a handful in Florida, with "age-friendly" status.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Weekly Planner

A 'Build Your Own Biscuit' Brunch and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a free cooking class, a brewery tour for those wearing kilts and a beer and yoga session.

09/04/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Health

Doctors Hospital Appoints New Nursing Leadership

Todd Haner has been named chief nursing officer and Stormy Dulovich has been promoted to assistant chief nursing officer.

09/03/2019 By Staff