Fast Track

E.J. Ledesma Named CEO of 360 Orthopedics

Ledesma brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience.

05/21/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Sarasota County Receives Approval to Resume Vacation Rentals

All local and municipal ordinances for vacation rentals apply.

05/21/2020 By Staff

Love in the time of COVID

Professor Offers Tips on Dealing With Relationship Conflict During the Pandemic

Dr. Joanna DeValia recently shared her program 'Romantic Competence' through Lakewood Ranch's Brain Health Initiative.

05/21/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Real Estate

Local Housing Market Activity Significantly Decreased in April

The Realtor Association of Sarasota-Manatee says a pause in the housing market was expected as a result of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders.

05/21/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Another 2.4 Million People Filed for Unemployment Last Week

Even as all 50 states begin to reopen, most experts say recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown will take at least a few years.

05/21/2020 By Megan McDonald

Fantastic Voyage

Drive-By Graduation Celebration Will Honor Teen Health Educators

The Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County is celebrating student volunteers next week.

05/21/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fizzling Out

Sarasota Bayfront, Siesta Key July 4 Fireworks Cancelled

Organizers say public safety, social distancing guidelines and crowd management in the face of COVID-19 played a major role in the decision.

05/21/2020 By Megan McDonald

Grants

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Issues Nearly $4.5 Million in Grants in Two Months

Funds provide nonprofit organizations support to address immediate needs in response to COVID-19 pandemic, plus evolving short-term and longer-term initiatives.

05/20/2020 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Military Academy Director Recognized with Rotary Vocational Service Award

Christina Bowman was recognized with the award as a special surprise during the Rotary Club’s monthly meeting, held via video chat.

05/20/2020 By Staff

Conferences

CareerSource Suncoast Announces Open Registration for 'State of Talent' Virtual Conference

The conference's aim is to help attendees better understand the state of workforce talent in the community.

05/20/2020 By Staff

Seed money

The Florida State Parks Foundation Wants to Plant 100,000 New Pine Trees in One Year

Here's how you can help.

05/20/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coronavirus

Bird Key Park Parking Lot Reopens

Open spaces at the park have remained available throughout the COVID-19 local health emergency for walking, jogging, exercise and outdoor relaxation for people and pets.

05/19/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Crews Bank & Trust Adds Trust Officer

Dotti Girardi will be based in the bank's new downtown Sarasota office.

05/19/2020 By Staff

Nursing

Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition Doubles Nursing Education Scholarships

SNAC awarded a total of 47 scholarships, totaling $158,000, to local recipients this spring.

05/19/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

City Commission Votes to Reopen Lido Beach

The beach, which is under the jurisdiction of the city, had previously been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic even while other county beaches reopened.

05/19/2020 Photography by Staff

Tiger Bay

Sarasota Tiger Bay to Hold Virtual Event June 4

A Zoom meeting will allow attendees to meet the candidates for the Sarasota City Commission District Two.

05/18/2020 By Staff

Mental Health

Department of Children and Families Receives $1.9 Million Emergency Grant

The funds will be used to address behavioral health disorders as a result of COVID-19.

05/18/2020 By Staff

A Little Nostalgia

All The Things We've Missed During Quarantine

Our editors share a list of activities they can't wait to get back to.

05/18/2020 By The Editors

Real Estate

1,300 More New Homes Coming to Venice

Neal Land & Neighborhoods to develop the as-yet-unnamed community between Laurel and Border roads.

05/18/2020 By Ilene Denton

Grants

Small Business Grant Program Opens for Applications May 19

To be eligible, a business must have a physical structure located in the city limits with 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.

05/15/2020 By Staff

Sarasota Magazine

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E.J. Ledesma Named CEO of 360 Orthopedics

Sarasota County Receives Approval to Resume Vacation Rentals

Professor Offers Tips on Dealing With Relationship Conflict During the Pandemic

Local Housing Market Activity Significantly Decreased in April

Another 2.4 Million People Filed for Unemployment Last Week

Drive-By Graduation Celebration Will Honor Teen Health Educators

Sarasota Bayfront, Siesta Key July 4 Fireworks Cancelled

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Issues Nearly $4.5 Million in Grants in Two Months

Sarasota Military Academy Director Recognized with Rotary Vocational Service Award

CareerSource Suncoast Announces Open Registration for 'State of Talent' Virtual Conference

The Florida State Parks Foundation Wants to Plant 100,000 New Pine Trees in One Year

Bird Key Park Parking Lot Reopens

Crews Bank & Trust Adds Trust Officer

Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition Doubles Nursing Education Scholarships

City Commission Votes to Reopen Lido Beach

Sarasota Tiger Bay to Hold Virtual Event June 4

Department of Children and Families Receives $1.9 Million Emergency Grant

All The Things We've Missed During Quarantine

1,300 More New Homes Coming to Venice

Small Business Grant Program Opens for Applications May 19