The Bay

Bay Park Conservancy Adds Liz Alpert to Board, Executive Team

The Bay Park Conservancy is in charge of advancing the master plan for transforming 53 acres of the downtown Sarasota bayfront into a free public park and culture hub.

06/30/2019 By Staff

Shack Attack

Shake Shack Has Arrived at The Mall at UTC

Shake Shack now operates roughly 250 locations around the world.

06/30/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum's Palm Avenue Penthouse

Schoenbaum died last year at age 100, and her famous apartment is now on the market.

06/28/2019 By Robert Plunket

Sponsored Content

Five Reasons to Love Sarasota’s Finest New Waterfront Address

Offering an uncommon opportunity to author a personal vision of life, Auteur is generating excitement among the area’s most discerning homebuyers. Here are five reasons to love Sarasota’s finest new waterfront address.

06/28/2019

Herstory

Meet the Women Who Have Helped Shape Sarasota Over the Past Century

Our city wouldn't be the same without these ten powerful females.

06/28/2019 By Kay Kipling

Law

Williams Parker Adds Trusts and Estates Attorney

Diana L. Berlin focuses her practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration.

06/27/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Sarasota Ballet Names New Director of Development

Sara Robinson joins the company from Celebrity Series of Boston, where she led annual and capital fundraising programs as the organization’s chief advancement officer.

06/27/2019 By Staff

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: June 27-July 4

Fireworks! Big racing boats! A kayak festival at Snook Haven! And much, much more.

06/27/2019 By Ilene Denton

New Hires

The Haven Hires Rebecca Blitz as Executive Vice President

Previously, Blitz served as the regional director for the local Make-A-Wish Foundation affiliate.

06/27/2019 By Staff

Real Estate

JPL & Associates Signs Five-Year Lease in South Sarasota

The suite is 2,053 square feet and features an efficient layout, private bathroom, kitchenette, large conference room and private entrance.

06/27/2019 By Staff

Education

USF Sarasota-Manatee Names Thomas Becker Interim Dean of College of Business

Becker succeeds Gert-Jan de Vreede, who will return to USF's Tampa campus as associate dean of the Muma College of Business.

06/26/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Executives Elected to New State, National Offices

Anthony Becich was named to the board of directors of the Florida Facilities Managers and Mary Bensel was elected to full membership status of the Broadway League.

06/26/2019 By Staff

RIDESHARE

Gotcha Expands Services to University Parkway

The ride-share service can now take you to Sarasota Jungle Gardens and the Ringling Museum.

06/26/2019 By Giulia Heyward

New Hires

Selby Gardens Appoints Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Hermione Gilpin will lead the gardens' comprehensive development program.

06/25/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

Children First and Sarasota Housing Authority Transform Modular Building, Add Two New Classrooms

The building will be Children First's 14th location in Sarasota County.

06/24/2019 By Staff

Appointments

Manatee Community Foundation Announces New Board Members

Dannie Sherrill and Jenifer Schembri will join the foundation's board of directors on July 1.

06/24/2019 By Staff

Nerdy Fun

Sarasota County Public Libraries Host Traveling Planetarium

Catch unique starlit shows at Sarasota libraries throughout the summer.

06/24/2019 By Olivia Letts

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Mobile Home with Amazing Water Views

Over half a million for a “trailer” may seem excessive, but this waterfront mobile home in Venice is special, says our Real Estate Junkie.

06/21/2019 By Robert Plunket

New Hires

Mental Health Community Centers, Inc. Selects Courtney DeFrank as Director of Operations

DeFrank previously served as the program director of the Sarasota location of Prospect House.

06/21/2019 By Staff

Appointments

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board Appoints Britt Riner to Vacant Seat

The open seat on the governing board was vacated in April by Susan Tucker, who stepped down to complete medical school.

06/20/2019 By Staff