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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

Keep it Unreal

Publix Is Carrying a New Line of Plant-Based Deli 'Meats' From a South Florida Native

Unreal Deli products mimic slices of corned beef, steak and roasted turkey.

01/14/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Worth every penny

A Sarasota Man Is Selling a Life-Sized Sculpture of Watto From The Phantom Menace

Standing nearly 7 feet tall, Watto is on sale on Facebook Marketplace.

01/14/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Expansions

Child Protection Center Is Expanding in South County

The CPC has purchased a new building to meet increasing need for its services.

01/13/2022 By Staff

Real Estate

Premier Sotheby's Achieves $10.7 Billion in Company Sales in 2021

It's a 51 percent increase year over year.

01/13/2022 By Staff

Politics

Proposal to Increase Building Heights, Density on St. Armands Circle Encounters Opposition

Residents of St. Armands Circle worry that the changes will make a bad traffic problem even worse.

01/12/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Festivals

PINCfest Announces Lineup

The three-day event will be held in the Rosemary District from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22.

01/11/2022 Photography by Staff

In the Driver's Seat

Sarasota Food Truck Hires New Chef

Lisa Shields recently took the wheel at Hamlet's Eatery, which sets up at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.

01/10/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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