Fast Track

Mike Mylett Named Sarasota County Public Utilities Director

Mylett has been with Sarasota County Government since 2000.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

Local Nonprofit Announces 'DreamLarge Weekend'

DreamLarge's three-day experience will be held at Ringling College of Art and Design from October 11-13, 2019.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee Habitat Adds New Leadership

Diana Shoemaker has been named CEO and Greg DeMeuse and Gurn Freeman have joined the organization’s board of directors.

08/30/2019 By Staff

History Buffs

A Sarasota Duo's Historical Experiences Educate and Entertain

Offering everything from live events to a podcast, Compass Rose will lead you down a rabbit hole of Sarasota history.

08/30/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Fast Track

Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces New General Manager

Anna Pohl previously worked The Ringling.

08/29/2019 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Adds Sun Country Service to Minneapolis/St. Paul

The new flights will operate twice a week, on Fridays and Mondays, beginning December 20, 2019.

08/29/2019 By Staff

Awards

Music Compound Owner Named 'Young Professional of the Year'

The award recognizes a young professional in the Sarasota region who has demonstrated outstanding leadership personally, professionally and in the community.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Economy

Reports Puts Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival's Economic Impact at $26.9 Million

CBS Sports and Fox Sports also aired an hour long post-race program.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Grants

Teen Court Receives Grant From Bank of America Client Foundation

With the funding, Teen Court of Sarasota plans to serve more than local 400 youth.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Sponsored Content

The Ultimate Address for Sarasota’s Arts Enthusiasts

Sarasota is renowned for its celebrated arts and culture scene, and hosts a full complement of engaging performances, activities and events.

08/27/2019

Awards

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County Wins 'Board Team of the Year,' 'Core Service Program' Awards

The awards were presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and its Florida Area Council.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

State College of Florida Names Danielle Lutz Head of New Venice Collegiate School

Students who graduate from SCFCS Venice will earn both their high school diplomas and an associate degree.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Awards

Goodwill Announces Honorees for Community Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

This year’s honorees are veterans advocate Kevin Henault, philanthropist Charles L. Slater, and Goodwill community partner Turning Points.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Education

Booker Middle School Recognized as a 'School of Distinction'

The school was recognized for its performance during the 2018-19 school year.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Pinkerton Private Wealth Hires Two, Promotes Two

Among them is Donna Guinta, who has been named the firm's COO.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Hospitality

New Book by USF Sarasota-Manatee Professors Examines Hospitality Research Method

The book explores a methodology popular in social science and business research.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Professional Earns Public Relations Accreditation

In earning her APR, Erin Hoffer of KSC Inc. joins more than 5,000 other professionals nationally.

08/23/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Hermitage Artist Retreat Appoints New Development Director

The former director of philanthropic planning for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Sara Krusenstjerna brings extensive, experience in development, fundraising, and community relations.

08/23/2019 By Staff

What's the craic?

New Irish Pub Serves Up Comfort Food and Community

Irish 31, 'the people's pub,' brings Sarasota the luck of the Irish.

08/22/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Education

Sarasota Assistant Superintendent Joins Reading Recovery Council Board of Directors

Dr. Laura Kingsley will serve as a site coordinator representative for a three-year term.

08/22/2019 By Staff