The Courts

Legal Aid of Manasota Starts New Program to Help Transgender People Change Their Names

The free program helps transgender adults and youth change their name and gender marker on important documents.

03/24/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Awards

UnidosNow Executive Director Receives National Award from Bank of America

Luz Corcuera will direct $200,000 in flexible funding from Bank of America to UnidosNow. The organization will use the funding to expand its programming.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Events

Sarasota Chamber to Honor Robert Lane at Annual Breakfast

Lane, managing shareholder of Kerkering Barberio, will receive the chamber's annual "Spirit of Sarasota" award.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Grants

Meals On Wheels of Sarasota Awarded $75,000 Grant

The funding comes from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Globetrotting

A Part-Time Sarasota Resident Is Making a Fun New Wine Show on PBS

Wine First follows Liora Levi and Yolanda Año as they visit different wine regions around the world.

03/23/2022 By Bob McGinn

Fast Track

Community Foundation President and CEO Appointed to National Steering Committee

Roxie Jerde will collaborate with CEOs from across the nation to offer guidance on how national issues affect charitable giving in local communities.

03/22/2022 By Staff

Article

New College Receives Federal Grant to Research Dolphins, Humans and Seals

Researchers will work on projects exploring how dolphins, humans and seals learn to recognize and process auditory objects in cluttered acoustic scenes.

03/22/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Music Compound Hires New Sales and Marketing Coordinator

In her new role, Jamie Vikos will support Music Compound's mission to inspire, collaborate and educate students of all ages.

03/22/2022 By Staff

Stress Relief

An Art Therapist Shares Five Stress-Relief Exercises You Can Try At Home

Amanda Shaw, owner of Bradenton's Create Flow Heal, hosts individual and group art therapy sessions for anyone looking to get creative and relieve stress.

03/22/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Real Estate

Realtor Association: Lack of Inventory Impacts Prices, Sales in Sarasota-Manatee

However, home prices continue to climb.

03/21/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Fergeson Skipper Names New Firm Administrator

Mary Lou Chuinard will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation and management of all administrative areas of the firm.

03/18/2022 By Staff

Halfway there

Filmmaker Launches Kickstarter to Complete Marcella Hazan Documentary

Director Peter Miller is hoping to raise $40,000 to finish his film about the legendary cookbook author.

03/18/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Grants

Academy at Glengary Launches Mental Health Re-Engagement Initiative

The funding will support the academy's comprehensive, culturally sensitive approach to county residents seeking mental health recovery.

03/17/2022 By Staff

Pampered Pooch

Sarasota Has a New Ice Cream Truck—for Dogs

Tails wag for JB's Doggie Delite, which serves ice creams that keep both dogs and their human families cool.

03/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

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