Jobs

Layoffs Will Continue Without More Aid, Economists Say

More than 804,000 Americans filed for unemployment last week.

10/08/2020 By Staff

Grants

Grant Enables Goodwill to Subsidize Security Guard Training

Funding from the Evans Family Charitable Fund of Manatee Community Foundation will underwrite Class D Security Guard License training.

10/06/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors

Dr. Larry Thompson of Ringling College of Art and Design is this year's board chair.

10/06/2020 By Staff

Breaking News

After Widespread Issues, Florida Supervisor of Elections Extends Voter Registration Deadline

Voter registration applications may still be submitted online and in-person through 7 p.m. today. Applications postmarked with today's date will also be counted.

10/06/2020 By Staff

Sports

Bradenton Area EDC to Promote Sports Performance Industry With Netherlands

More than a dozen sports-related businesses from The Netherlands are expected to participate in a delegation to Manatee County 2021.

10/05/2020 By Staff

Vote!

Today Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in Nov. 3 Election

The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections has extended office hours for the Oct. 5 voter registration deadline.

10/05/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Local Funders Collaborate to Fulfill Matching Grant for Solar Power Expansion

Drawing on the concept of impact investing, a pilot program invites nonprofits to apply for below-market loans to adopt on-site solar power. As funds are paid back, they are reinvested.

10/02/2020 By Staff

Think Smaller

New Choices for a Sarasota Orchestra Season

After postponing its original schedule of performances, the orchestra returns with a season of safer, smaller ensemble concerts.

10/02/2020 By Kay Kipling

Government

Citizens Can Participate Remotely in October Sarasota City Commission Meetings

The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

10/01/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Another 787,000 Americans Filed for Unemployment Last Week

Employers—including Walt Disney World—continue to cut thousands of jobs, and U.S. personal income declined by almost 3 percent.

10/01/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

All Faiths Food Bank Expands to Meet Growing Need

Since mid-March, the food bank has reported a 120 percent increase in distribution and a nearly 45 percent increase in new clients at its mobile pantries.

09/30/2020 By Staff

Education

Ringling College Receives 'Houdini' Certification

Houdini is a 3D animation software application used for film and TV, game development, motion graphics and virtual reality.

09/28/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Suncoast Technical College, Florida Department of Education Partner on Workforce Education Initiative

Programs include auto service technologies, plumbing, HVAC and electrical, nursing and culinary arts.

09/28/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Another 870,000 People Filed For Unemployment Last Week

The news comes as the number of deaths from the novel coronavirus passed 200,000 this week.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces 23 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Awards

Six Local Realtors Recognized with Emeritus Status

Realtor Emeritus status is presented to realtors who have been members of the National Association of Realtors for 40 years or more.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools to Provide Free Meals for All Children Through Dec. 31

This includes children who are not currently enrolled in Sarasota County Schools.

09/23/2020 By Staff

Grants

Laurel Civic Association Receives $30,000 Grant for Financial Education Program

Support from the Bank of America will help nonprofit launch its financial literacy program.

09/23/2020 By Staff

Burning

Crisis in Wine Country

2020 is shaping up to be the worst year for American wineries since Prohibition.

09/23/2020 By Bob McGinn

Transportation

Sarasota/Manatee MPO Releases 'Transform 2045' Long Range Transportation Plan

The plan includes $2 billion for local transportation projects anticipated to be funded through 2045.

09/22/2020 By Staff