Philanthropy

Community Day School Students Donate to Orphanage in Ukraine

The funds will be used for food, shelter, and other necessities for 83 orphans who fled Ukraine to Germany.

03/16/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Names New Press, Public Relations Director

Muffy Lavens was previously media relations manager at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

03/16/2022 By Staff

Q & A

Meet Sarasota's Yara Shoemaker, Whose Brand Debuted at New York Fashion Week Last Month

The founder of Fovari discusses the brand, her inspirations and her experience working with Sarasota Ballet dancers.

03/16/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Philanthropy

All Faiths Food Bank Reviving Walk to End Summer Hunger

The event will take place Sunday, March 27.

03/15/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Goodwill Manasota Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors

Steve Boone is in the second year of his term as the board chair; new to the board this year is Richard Cautero.

03/15/2022 By Staff

Exit Interview

Home Builder Josh Wynne Doesn't Hold Back About Why He's Leaving Sarasota

Despite an unprecedented housing boom, the award-winning Wynne is moving closer to nature.

03/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Drop Your Jeans

Up Your Workout Ante With a 28-Day Challenge at This Sarasota Gym

The "Drop your Jeans" challenge at P-Fit Sarasota will have you focusing on your nutrition, exercise habits and hydration.

03/15/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Solar Power

Sarasota Takes Next Step Toward 100 Percent Renewable Energy Target

The city aims to meet its goal by 2045.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Grants

Manatee Community Foundation Grants $100,000 to Honor Animal Rescue

The funds will support the rescue's plans for its new buildings and enhanced campus in east Manatee County.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Shop for a Cause

Tidewell Foundation Opens New Tidewell Treasures Resale Shop in Sarasota

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Thursday, March 17.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Reports Highest-Ever February Passenger Travel

Last month, 340,465 passengers traveled through the airport, compared to 159,772 in February 2021.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Leadership

Shumaker Attorneys Selected to Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

They are Jade Davis and Samantha Peckham.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Taste the Rainbow

A New Bradenton Shop Specializes in Nutritious, Brightly Colored Drinks

Bayshore Nutrition's beverages are made with ingredients free from processed sugars and chemicals.

03/14/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Get Your Green On

Seven Green Fashion Picks You Can Wear on St. Patrick's Day and Beyond

From hats to leggings to Apple Watch bands, consider this a pot of fashion gold.

03/14/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Grants

Goodwill Manasota Receives Grant for Tobacco Cessation

As part of the agreement, starting in April, Goodwill will offer monthly tobacco cessation groups at three locations and virtually.

03/11/2022 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Baymont by Wyndham Hotel in Sarasota Sells for $8 Million

The 99-room hotel sits on 2.2 acres at 1425 S. Tamiami Trail.

03/11/2022 By Staff

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Spice Boys Restaurant Will Open Later This Year

The team behind the beloved food truck is opening a restaurant in The Landings.

03/11/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

Impact100 SRQ Announces Record-Breaking $663,000 Total for 2022 Giving Year

The organization will fund fund six grants to nonprofits in each of five focus area categories.

03/10/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Southside Elementary School Names New Principal

Jamie Hannon has served as the school’s interim principal since July 2021.

03/10/2022 By Staff

Bar Crawl

Green Beret Fitness Will Host St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl and Fitness Challenge This Weekend

The downtown Sarasota bar crawl feature workout challenges, drink specials at local bars and secret challenges to be announced the day of the event.

03/10/2022 By Allison Forsyth