Sweat It Out

New Sauna Franchise is Coming to Sarasota

Sweat it out with a new approach to a centuries-old practice with an infrared sauna experience.

10/01/2021 By Staff

Grants

Second Heart Homes Receives Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation

The $20,800 grant will add new volunteer coordinator and case manager positions, as well as support data collection requirements.

10/01/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Memorial Hopsital Names New Leaders

Dr. Joseph Seaman and Dr. Kyle Garner have been named associate chief medical officers of SMH's Sarasota and Venice campuses, respectively.

10/01/2021 By Staff

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Two Former Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs Are Competing on the Food Network

Lyndsy Velasquez and Amy McBride teamed up to make a 'scary sci-fi' chocolate sculpture for Chocolate Meltdown: Hershey's After Dark.

10/01/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Beauty Hero

With Her New Foundation, Sarasota Hairstylist Dede Caldwell Helps At-Risk Women Look and Feel Their Best

The Beauty Bridge Foundation was founded by Caldwell and her daughter during the pandemic to provide hair styling services to local women in need.

10/01/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Q&A

With His New Book, Donald Antrim Wants to Change How We Think About Suicide

Antrim, who was born in Sarasota in 1958, has published three novels, a short story collection and a memoir. His new book, One Friday in April: A Story of Suicide and Survival, comes out later this month.

10/01/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Williams Parker Hires Three Attorneys

They are Jesse C. Hubers, Adrienne C. Phillips and Hayleigh A. Sawyer.

09/30/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Florida Digestive Health Specialists Names New Partner

Dr. Ronald Andari is a board-certified gastroenterologist with specialized training in endoscopic procedures.

09/30/2021 By Staff

Art Imitates Life

Longtime Local Artist Debbie Dannheisser Opens Downtown Sarasota Boutique

Debbie Dannheisser Threads features the artist's signature colorful designs on a range of athleisure.

09/30/2021 By Dedriana Perry

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Hires Longtime Walt Disney World Logistics Professional

Michael Lima has been named transportation manager for the food bank.

09/29/2021 By Staff

Awards

Barancik Foundation Names Five Teachers as 'Ripple Effect' Award Winners

They are Christine Dapra, Deb Hogue, Taleisa Schlemmer, Tina Slattery and Brian Upholz.

09/29/2021 By Staff

It's Electric!

Electric Bike Maker Opens New Store in Downtown Sarasota

Krooz's new shop carries the company's five high-end e-bike models.

09/29/2021 By Marc Griffin

Hot Sips

Sarasota's Best Coffee Shops

Get your caffeine fix at one of these top spots.

09/29/2021 By Megan McDonald

Fast Track

Sarasota EDC Appoints New Board Members

Joe C. Hembree was named the new board chair.

09/28/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Library Foundation Purchases AWE Early Learning Stations

The special computers contain dozens of educational programs suitable for children ages 2-10.

09/28/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Alisa J. Westberry Joins Caldwell Trust Company

Westberry will work from the company's downtown Sarasota office as an assistant trust officer.

09/28/2021 By Staff

Skincare and Science

We Tried It: Probiotic Skincare

LaFlore Probiotic Skincare is formulated and manufactured in Sarasota. Here’s what you need to know.

09/28/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Make it New

How to Bring a Dash of Autumn Into Your Florida Home

Two local interior designers share some tips on how to dress up your home for fall.

09/28/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Race for the prize

Sarasota Brewery Hosts Running Club With Ice-Cold Rewards

Big Top Brewing Company is home to a running club that meets at 6 p.m. every Monday.

09/27/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Lectures

Local Arts Nonprofit Promotes Systemic Change at Upcoming Panel

How the Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative will discuss the experience of Black artists in higher education.

09/27/2021 By Dedriana Perry