Put a Bid on It

Florida Winefest Is Holding an Online Auction With Some Seriously Impressive Items

Money from the event goes to help nonprofits that assist kids and families in need.

10/06/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

Bank of America Awards Grants to Local Habitat for Humanity Affiliates

The funding will support the local affiliates’ goals to build eight safe, affordable and energy-efficient homes for residents.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Conservation Foundation Announces 2021-2022 Board of Trustees

Rhonda O. Deems has been named board chair.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Bradenton Area EDC Announces Staff Promotions

Max Stewart, Lauren Kratsch, Elizabeth Cordes and Kirsten Lovett have all been promoted to new roles.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Names New President and CEO

Brittany Lamont will begin her new role in November.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Essential Intelligence

After a Year Off, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Returns in November

From Nov. 12-15, professional and amateur sand artists will wow visitors with their outrageous and improbable designs.

10/05/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Going Up

Inside Collage on 5th, a New Luxury Condo Building in the Rosemary District

Collage on 5th Street will offer five units plus two penthouses ranging from $700,000 to $2 million.

10/05/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Boys & Girls Clubs Names 2021-2022 Board of Directors

The organization also named its Foundation board of directors.

10/04/2021 By Staff

Trend Report

Four Stylish Fanny Packs—Yes, Fanny Packs!—You'll Wear Forever

If you thought fanny packs had their moment in the ’90s, think again. They’re back and, dare we say, more stylish than ever, with chic options that can take you from the beach to happy hour.

10/04/2021 By Megan McDonald With Lauren Pritchard

10 Bucks Or Less

Be Sure to Try the Spam at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

The canned pork product is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine.

10/04/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Good Deeds

Child Protection Center Receives $150,000 Match Challenge

The match was created to combat the increased need for child abuse services due to the pandemic.

10/01/2021 By Staff

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