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Animals in Need

Animal Shelters Are Still Feeling the Effects of the Pandemic—and Now It's Kitten Season

The pandemic has contributed to an uptick of kittens and other animals in need of adoption in our area.

06/09/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Grass appeal

Volunteers Work to Restore Salt Marsh Habitat at Robinson Preserve

Planting bucketfuls of grass creates habitat for birds and shelter for other types of wildlife.

06/09/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Grand openings

Two New Shops Are Bolstering the Wine Scene in Sarasota and Venice

Sarasota Wine Co. and Casey Key Collector Wine are new destinations for wine lovers.

06/09/2021 By Bob McGinn

Travel

Southwest Begins Service to Two New Destinations From SRQ

The airline will also begin service to Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Grand Rapids, and Kansas City on June 12.

06/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

WBTT Names New Trustee, Announces 2021-2022 Board

Michele Hooper, president and CEO of The Directors' Council and vice-chair of the Smithsonian National Board, joins WBTT's 17-member board.

06/08/2021 By Staff

Grants

Teen Court of Sarasota Receives $50,000 Gift

The funding comes from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc.

06/08/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

BOTA Center Sells for $4.35 Million

The building is listed in the City of Sarasota’s local register of historic places.

06/08/2021 By Staff

Electric Relaxation

Hop on the Nationwide Electric Bike Trend

Sales of electric bikes are booming in Sarasota and around the country.

06/07/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Philanthropy

Realize Bradenton Adds Two New Board Members

Alisa Westberry and Wade Hamilton recently joined the nonprofit's board.

06/07/2021 By Staff

New hires

Parkinson's Nonprofit Names New CEO

Sarasota's Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's recently selected Sara Grivetti as its new chief executive officer.

06/07/2021 By Staff

Internships

Sarasota Chamber's 'Opportunities For All' Program Hosts Kick-Off Event

The eight-week program provides an opportunity for local employers to benefit from the attributes of bright, talented, rising future leaders.

06/04/2021 By Staff

History Glass

New Beer From Big Top and Gecko's Celebrates Sarasota County's Centennial

The beer, made with a pink grapefruit infusion, will be available at Gecko's restaurants beginning Monday, June 7.

06/04/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Jobs

Goodwill Receives Funding to Assist Individuals With Barriers to Employment

The $85,920 grant will support Goodwill's GoodPartner Coach program.

06/04/2021 By Staff

Education

Sarasota Schools Announces New Principals for Phillippi Shores Elementary, Venice High

Holly Staley has been named principal of Phillippi Shores Elementary and Zoltan Kerestely principal of Venice High School

06/03/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Hires New Vice-President to Lead CareerEdge

Kristi Hoskinson will lead the program, which is the chamber's workforce development initiative.

06/03/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Port Manatee Hires Chief Commercial Officer

In his new role, Charles D. Tillotson will bolster diverse cargo growth at port.

06/03/2021 By Staff

Shop for a cause

Fashion Show Will Raise Money for Nonprofit That Helps Moms in Need

A group of local businesses is coming together to benefit Mothers Helping Mothers.

06/03/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Fast Track

Center For Sight Adds Optometric Physician

Dr. Logan Page previously provided eye care to patients in Northwest Arkansas.

06/02/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives Fourth $1 Million Gift

The funds come from Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold.

06/02/2021 By Staff

Two of a Kind

Two New Restaurants Are Offering Creative Spins on Asian Cuisine

Kojo, which took over the former Lemon Tree Kitchen space, and K-Nam Korean BBQ & Sushi take a unique approach to tried-and-true favorites.

06/02/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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