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

Fast Track

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Adds Two to Board

They are Rose-Anne B. Frano and John R. Giglio.

03/09/2022 By Staff

Women in Film

The Ultimate Movie Night: Stream Films from the 'Through Women's Eyes' Film Festival

This year's fest features 37 international and domestic films ranging from two to 96 minutes in length.

03/09/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Grants

Gulf Coast Communtiy Foundation Awards $75,000 to Conservation Foundation

The funding is in support of the Quad Parcels re-wilding.

03/08/2022 By Staff

Solar Power

Manatee County Reaches 1 Million FPL Solar Panels Installed

Manatee County reached the milestone at the end of January with the completion of the FPL Elder Branch Solar Energy Center.

03/08/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Promotes Director of Community Impact

The foundation also hired a director of marketing.

03/08/2022 By Staff

Gotta Run

Run One Of These Fun Races in Sarasota This March

From Mote's Run for the Turtles to an exciting St. Patrick's Day run at Nathan Benderson Park, these are sure to keep you fit and busy.

03/08/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Openings

Kind Vibes Outfitters to Open in Downtown Wellen Park

The store will offer kayak, paddleboard, bicycle and e-bike rentals.

03/07/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Names New Board Chair

Deb Kabinoff replaces Michael J. Valentino, who stepped down to devote more time to his family.

03/07/2022 By Staff