Shipping

Port Manatee Now Receiving Imports on Eco-Friendly Container Ships

The new ships help fulfill a company commitment to dramatically reduce vessel fuel consumption and emissions.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Retirement

Longtime Bishop Museum CEO to Retire

Brynne Anne Besio has served as The Bishop's CEO for 13 years; she will retire on April 1, 2021.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Hires Program Director

In her new role, Spagnuolo-Moschini will execute and oversee all programming content, including all virtual and community-based monthly programs.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

New College Receives $4 Million Gift

The gift, which comes from the estate of Bob and Lee Peterson, is the largest in New College’s 61-year history.

01/13/2021 By Staff

No Big Top This Year

Circus Sarasota, Cirque des Voix and Annual Gala Canceled Due to Pandemic

Circus performances had been slated to take place Feb. 12 through March 7.

01/13/2021 By Kay Kipling

Change of Direction

How a Sarasota Catering Business Shifted Into a Meals-to-Go Operation

When the Covid-19 pandemic put a halt to much of Zildjian Catering & Consulting's events catering business, the company ramped up its takeout division.

01/12/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

Anonymous Donor Gives $34,000 to Faulhaber Fab Lab

The funds helped Suncoast Science Center add a fleet of innovative new 3D printers to the lab.

01/12/2021 By Staff

Lectures

C.G. Jung Society of Sarasota to Host 'State-of-the-World' Discussion

Dr. Richard Tarnas will provide a state-of-the-world report referencing the Covid-19 pandemic, climate crisis and societal upheaval.

01/12/2021 By Staff

Openings

New Skincare Business Opens in Sarasota

Integrative Skin Care is located in the Sarasota Healing Arts and SRQ Massage & Accupuncture building in central Sarasota.

01/12/2021 By Staff

New gig

New Chef Revamps Menu at Bridges Restaurant in Downtown Sarasota

Chef Solomon Shenker, best known for his New York-style deli cuisine, recently became the executive chef at the restaurant in the Embassy Suites hotel.

01/11/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Fast Track

Animal Rescue Coalition Appoints New Executive Director

Most recently, McCann was the founder and president of Philanthropy Partners, which provided guidance to nonprofits, corporations and foundations.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Women’s Resource Center to Host 'Women in Tech' Webinar

The information session aims to encourage more women to consider joining the technology sector.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Work Study

Goodwill, Bayshore High School Partner on Student Work Program

Through the program, ESE students can benefit from real-life work experience.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Updates

St. Armands Circle Association Announces New Merchants

The growth coincides with a major public relations campaign.

01/08/2021 By Staff

Rankings

Wellen Park Ranked No. 4 on 2020 List of Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities

The community retained its No. 4 ranking for the second year in a row.

01/08/2021 By Staff

Lectures

Lecture Series to Feature New College Alum and Former White Nationalist Derek Black

During his tenure at New College, Black—a former leader of the white nationalist movement—renounced the values he grew up with an is now speaking out against the reality of white supremacist political activism.

01/08/2021 By Staff

Development

Affordable Housing Development Set to Break Ground Downtown

Construction of the $33 million Lofts on Lemon housing project is estimated for completion in mid-2022.

01/08/2021 By Staff

Rankings

Lakewood Ranch Recognized as Best-Selling Multi-Generational Community for Third Year

Lakewood Ranch saw a 30 percent increase in home sales in 2020, its best sales year on record.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Business

PGT Innovations to Acquire 75 Percent Ownership Stake in Eco Window Systems

Eco Window Systems manufactures and installs aluminum, impact-resistant windows and doors and produces 100 percent of its own glass locally.

01/07/2021 By Staff

Health News

Cryotherapy Business to Host Open House

The free outdoor event will feature local gyms, apparel companies, and fitness and health food businesses.

01/07/2021 By Staff