Grants

Jewish Federation Provides Second Round of Emergency Grants

The funding aims to help the Jewish community during the Covid-19 crisis.

08/12/2020 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Grants $150,000 to CareerEdge

The funding has been used to offer salary reimbursement, internship and apprenticeship opportunities, and to increase existing workforce talent in the region.

08/12/2020 By Staff

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Go for a Dolphin-Watching Tour in Sarasota Bay

Bring the kids along for a thrilling, pirate-themed dolphin tour with Siesta Key Aqua Adventures.

08/12/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Toot, Toot

The Return of the Drive-In Movie

During an era of social distancing, a classic form of entertainment makes a comeback.

08/12/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Good News

Seven Local Teens Earn Eagle Scout Awards

Nationally, only 4 percent of Boy Scouts have achieved this award.

08/11/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Bradenton Land Sells for $1.8 Million

The buyer plans to develop three of the 8.16 acres into a 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store.

08/11/2020 By Staff

Fitness

How to Stay Fit in the Zombie Apocalypse (And Other Virtual Lockdown Workouts)

Like everything else in 2020, workouts have had to undergo some adjustments.

08/11/2020 By Hannah Wallace

Women of Influence

Join Us For Two Days of Inspiring Conversation

Our Women of Influence events have gone virtual.

08/10/2020 By Staff

Elections

Sarasota Supervisor of Elections Announces Temporary Polling Place Changes for Primary Election Day

The changes are due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

08/10/2020 By Staff

Hunger

Meals on Wheels Shifting Food Distribution for Manatee County Families

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee has seen need spike because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

08/10/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Moment of Joy

There's Nothing Like Gorging on Mangoes in the Summer

July and August are peak months to enjoy this tropical fruit.

08/10/2020 By Susan Burns

Leadership

Applications Open for Gulf Coast Board Institute

Topics will include fundamentals of nonprofit board governance, financial and legal oversight responsibilities, and how to create a highly functioning and engaged board.

08/07/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

All Faiths Food Bank Announces Matching Campaign for Hunger Relief

In response to a significant increase in need due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus, a $600,000 matching opportunity has been provided by area philanthropists.

08/07/2020 By Staff