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Cafe L'Europe Restaurant Sold to Anna Maria Oyster Bar Owners

The St. Armands restaurant was founded in 1973 and was once John Ringling's sales office.

01/24/2022 By Staff

Shine Bright

How to Choose the Right Crystal for Your Zodiac Sign

Elysian Fields' crystal and gemstone expert Brooke Bertelsen shares her picks for every sign.

01/24/2022 By Samantha Lane

Grants

Sudakoff Foundation Awards Safe Children Coalition $30,000 Grant

The funding will be used for a new van.

01/21/2022 By Staff

Government

DeSantis Awards $10 Million to Sarasota for Climate Change Mitigation

The funding will be used to make improvements at downtown Sarasota's Bay Park.

01/21/2022 By Staff

Coming Attraction

Ruth's Chris Steak House Is Coming to Lakewood Ranch

The chain will join a shopping center that will also be home to a new Owen's Fish Camp and a new Italian restaurant.

01/21/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Events

Bradenton Area EDC Economic Forecast Breakfast Takes Place Jan. 26

The event will feature economist Hank Fishkind.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Grants

UnidosNow Receives Grant For Its Digital Navigator Initiative

A $25,000 grant will allow the non-profit organization to provide equal access to online resources to low-income people in the area.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

CAN Community Health Names New President and CEO

Dr. Rishi Patel was previously the organization's interim president and CEO.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Hot Dog(e)

A Bradenton Hot Dog Joint Is Now Accepting Dog-Themed Cryptocurrency

Willy-Yums Hotdogs and more can now take payment in—what else?—Dogecoin.

01/20/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Women in Film

Ringling College Alum Debuts 'Code Red,' a Film About Period Poverty Shot in Sarasota

"Code Red," which was shot in Sarasota, is about sixth-grader Karman, who gets her period for the first time at school. The film brings awareness to the scarcity of feminine products provided at schools.

01/20/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

PINCfest takes over the Rosemary District, Asolo Rep opens a new show, tango at the Van Wezel and more.

01/20/2022 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Florida Digestive Health Specialists Names New CFO

Michelle Hough was previously the company's corporate controller.

01/19/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

Local Organizations Collaborate to Reduce Recidivism

Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently granted $156,000 to Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc.

01/19/2022 Photography by Staff

park politics

City Commission Rejects Proposal to Sell Section of Downtown Pocket Park

A New York City-based development firm had proposed turning part of Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park into a two-story food court and bar.

01/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Dry Times

Cutting Your Alcohol Use in January? Try Low-Alcohol Or Alcohol-Free Wines.

Many low-alcohol or alcohol-free wines are also lacking in taste, but new brands offer alternatives.

01/19/2022 By Bob McGinn

Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives $1 Million Donation

To date, Selby Gardens has raised over $45 million for construction of Phase One of the Master Plan, scheduled to open in August 2023.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Permanently Protects 14.38 Acres in Manatee County

The newly protected land is located between Braden River Park and the Honi Hanta Girl Scout Camp.

01/18/2022 Photography by Staff

Scholarships

Safe Children Coalition Receives Grant to Support Scholarships

These $20,000 will directly support SCC's Achievers program and eight-10 Achievers with scholarships.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

FourThought Adds Two New Team Members

Erin Guzzo has been named director of marketing and Alex Wolfe associate planner.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Announces 2022 Board Executive Committee

Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne will serve as vice-chair.

01/18/2022 By Staff

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