Fast Track

SANCA Names New Board Member

Andrew D. Minor is senior resident director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Bradenton office.

02/25/2021 By Staff

Economy

Orioles' Economic Impact in Florida Tops $511 Million Since 2015

The organization refocused its community efforts in 2020 to support Sarasota residents in the face of Covid-19.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Unity Awards

Unity Award Winners Receive Honorariums from Community Foundation

The honorariums will support nonprofit causes chosen by this year’s honorees.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Blood Drives

Baltimore Orioles Announce Blood Drives

Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood.

02/19/2021 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Board Grants $6 Million to Local Organizations

The funding focuses on supporting early learning needs, strengthening mental health support and building equitable pathways to education, healthcare, and legal services.

02/19/2021 By Staff

Business

Free Course on How to Create, Launch a Business Begins March 23

Students will learn about business planning, including market strategies, competitive analysis, financials, and operations and management plans.

02/18/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

City of Sarasota Eliminates Mask Mandate

The move goes against the advice of medical experts.

02/18/2021 By Megan McDonald

Awards

Sarasota County Named a 'Best Commuter Workplace'

The Best Workplaces for Commuters program offers designated organizations access to a range of support services to assess and promote non-driving commuting for employees.

02/17/2021 By Staff

Sustainability

Sarasota County Launches 'Energy Coach' Volunteer Program

The $20 workshop cost includes educational training and materials, a required background check and, upon workshop completion, an Energy Coach T-shirt.

02/16/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Next-Mark Hires Three

The Sarasota-based marketing and communications firm announced the addition of three new team members as it expands client footprint and adds new services.

02/15/2021 By Staff

Business

Foundation Connects Local Nonprofits With Revenue-Generating Pilot Project

Through the program, nonprofits can invite board members, volunteers and other stakeholders to provide feedback on well-known brands for consumer research purposes.

02/15/2021 By Staff