Fast Track

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Promotes Kelly Carlstein

Carlstein has been named vice-president of brand strategy.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

Doctors Hospital Occupational Therapist Will Compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Kyle McCreight is competing in honor of his dog, Tre, who overcame significant physical disabilities.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

JFCS of the Suncoast Appoints New Chief of Client Services

Eddie Collins will oversee all non-clinical programs and services.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Real Estate

The Quay's Luxury High-Rise, Bayso, Has Sold Out in Record Time

The 149 residences in the 18-story high-rise at the Quay have sold out in less than 12 months. They're slated to be done next year.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Clamtastic!

Sarasota Baywatch Plans to Release 1 Million Clams Into Local Waters

Clams naturally filter excess nutrients that can contribute to red tide blooms and inhibit sea grass growth—a necessary food source for local marine mammals.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Fundraising

Tidewell Foundation, Anna Maria Oyster Bar Partner on Memorial Fundraiser

During this year’s “Tidewell Day” on Feb. 24, $10 from each order of Danish Baby Back Ribs at all Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations will be donated to the Tidewell Foundation.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Education

USF Researchers, Students Study Court Program to Help Sex-Trafficking Victims

The researchers’ work could become a model for similar programs around the country.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Awards

Manatee County Names Educator, Support Employee of the Year

Deelah Jackson is a fourth-grade teacher at Samoset Elementary and Kari Keech-Babcock is guidance secretary at Lakewood Ranch High School.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Philanthropist Donates $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

The funding comes from Jean Weiller and is designated for renovations and expansions.

02/17/2022 By Staff

sweet sweat

Circle the Sun Fitness, a New 24-Hour Gym, Is Headed to Sarasota

Two Bradenton-based gym owners are partnering to open a new fitness center in September, and you're invited to learn more this Sunday.

02/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Meet the champions of the Atlanta Braves, rev your motors for Thunder by the Bay, enjoy fresh seafood at a festival in Cortez, and more.

02/17/2022 By Kay Kipling

Barks and Booze

At Boo's Ice House and Dog Bar, You Can Enjoy a Drink With Your Four-Legged Friends

The new spot, coming to the Rosemary District this summer, will be equal parts bar and dog park.

02/17/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Science Is Cool

This Local Organization Is Teaching Kids About Sharks

Minorities in Shark Sciences is fighting back against the systemic issues that keep children of color from the scientific field, especially marine biology.

02/17/2022 By Allison Forsyth