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

Coming Attraction

Historic Charles Ringling Building in Downtown Sarasota to Become 'SRQUS' Music Venue

Plans for the property include capacity for between 300 and 500 people, a new mezzanine level, and a speakeasy-type social club on the top floor.

03/07/2022 By Staff

Covid-19 Update

Florida Surgeon General Opposes CDC Guidance To Vaccinate Children Against Covid-19

Florida will be the first state in the nation not recommending Covid-19 vaccines for children—despite CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

03/07/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Wood You?

Brush & Board is Coming to Lakewood Ranch

The woodworking studio is the first of its kind in Manatee and Sarasota counties, and promises anyone can become a DIY pro.

03/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Health News

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Rebrands as HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

It's now one of the more than 450 HCA Florida Healthcare affiliated sites of care.

03/04/2022 By Staff

Grants

Conservation Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant for Youth Programming

The funds come from the Manatee Community Foundation.

03/03/2022 By Staff

Main Game

A New Townhome Project is Headed to Main Street

Premier on Main will house 23 residences across four adjacent buildings and is slated for completion in 2023. Prices start at $1 million.

03/03/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Rankings

SMH Makes Newsweek’s 'World’s Best Hospitals' 2022 List

The list recognizes the best medical institutions across 27 countries, including 414 hospitals in the United States.

03/02/2022 By Staff

Grants

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $300,000 Grant

The grant will enhance the food bank’s pediatric hunger screening efforts, initiate a new Food Rx program, and support evaluation.

03/02/2022 By Staff

Here to stay

The Manatee Pride Festival Is Back

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Manatee Pride Festival returns this Saturday, March 5.

03/02/2022 By Samantha Lane

Commercial Real Estate

Benderson Buys Mixed-Use Commercial Property on Siesta Key for $1.8 Million

The 9,458-square-foot property on .31 acres is located at 5214 Ocean Blvd.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Colon and Rectal Robotic Surgeon Joins Sarasota Memorial’s First Physicians Group

Dr. Sam Agarwal will lead the new Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery in SMH's First Physicians Group network.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Grants

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Receives $90,000 Grant

The grant supports the Education Foundation’s “Inspiring Success with College, Career, Life Readiness” project.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Education

Renowned Rabbi in Sarasota for Scholar-in-Residence Weekend

Salkin, who is known for his writing, teaching and activism, will focus on the theme of healing at Temple Sinai.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

SeaPort Manatee Hires Planning Expert Dan Fitz-Patrick

Prior to SeaPort Manatee, Fitz-Patrick spent nearly seven years as manager of FDOT’s Seaport Office.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Ballyhoo Days

The Unsettling World of Circus Freakshows Once Flourished in Sarasota

Who were these people who were once our neighbors? What sorts of lives did they live?

03/01/2022 By Robert Plunket

Chalk Walk

Stroll Through a 3D World at the International Chalk Festival

This year, the festival’s theme is resilience.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Construction

Resilient Retreat Will Celebrate Topping Off of New Community Center on March 2

Resilient Retreat offers services for survivors of abuse and first responders, and helps professionals heal the impacts of trauma.

02/28/2022 By Staff

Shopping

Exactly Where to Shop for Men's Clothing in Sarasota

Getting dressed is about taking time and stress away from the process, not adding it in.

02/28/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis