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Fast Track

Firmo Construction Hires New Superintendent, Promotes New VP

Andor Keresztes has joined the Firmo team; Stefan Baron has been named vice president of operations.

01/28/2020 By Staff

Cycling

Bike Sharing Pilot Program Launched at St. Armands Circle Garage

Ten cruiser bicycles are available for hourly or daily rental.

01/28/2020 By Staff

Cat Tale

Author and Journalist Craig Pittman to Discuss the Future of the Florida Panther

Author Craig Pittman will speak about his book Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther on Feb. 12 at Gulf Gate Library.

01/28/2020 By Susan Burns

Tasting Notes

How to Decipher the Often Confusing World of Wine Jargon

Wine writer Bob McGinn offers tips on how to accurately describe the wine you like (and the wine you hate).

01/28/2020 By Bob McGinn

Philanthropy

High Schoolers Can Learn All About Volunteering at GeneroCITY

The annual event, which takes place tonight at the Municipal Auditorium, is free and open to the public. High schoolers can sign up to get those volunteer hours.

01/28/2020 By Staff

Health News

Veterinary Hospitals Face Critical Blood Shortages

Cats have three different feline-specific blood types and dogs have six, but greyhounds are considered universal canine donors.

01/27/2020 By Staff

Grants

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $108,000 in Grants

Funds will benefit the food bank's DeSoto Food and Resource Center expansion, cooking programs and school initiatives.

01/27/2020 Photography by Staff

Diet-Friendly Dining

Vegan, Kale, Paleo, Raw—Here Are Nourishing Local Meals for Every Kind of Diet

Restaurants are stepping up to offer nourishing meals for every kind of diner and diet.

01/27/2020 By Su Byron

Real Estate

Florida Realtors Reports Increased Closed Sales, Median Prices and Pending Sales in December 2019

Sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 25,557 in December 2019, up 23.8 percent from December 2018.

01/24/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3 Percent

The labor force also continued to increase, with 220,000 Floridians entering the workforce last year.

01/24/2020 By Staff

Doing Good

New in Town? Learn About Philanthropic Opportunities at GeneroCity

Sarasota Magazine's fourth annual philanthropy expo takes place Jan. 28 at the Municipal Auditorium.

01/24/2020 By Staff

Film

First Ever Sarasota Native American Film Festival Takes Place This Weekend

The festival will feature workshops, conversations with filmmakers and special guests, Native American music and dance, and food.

01/24/2020 By Megan McDonald

Mr. Worldwide

Pitbull to Headline 2020 Firefly Gala

This the gala’s 10th and final year. It raises money for Forty Carrots Family Center.

01/23/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Anne Heller Named Take Stock in Children Manatee Executive Director

Heller has been serving as the organization's interim director since October 2019.

01/23/2020 By Staff

Vote

Voter Registration Deadline for March 17 Presidential Primary Is Feb. 18

Remember that Florida is a closed primary state, so voters are eligible to vote only for the candidates of their own party in a primary election.

01/22/2020 By Staff

Law

Local Attorney Launches New Law Firm

Bill Robertson is a fifth-generation attorney whose father and grandfather represented John Ringling.

01/21/2020 By Staff

Clinical Luxury

We Tried It: A $1,450 Facial That's Beloved by Celebrities

The AquaGold treatment—a mixture of vitamins, serums and fillers—is known as the "red carpet facial" for a reason.

01/20/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Ask the Experts

Top Doctors Answer Common Questions About Health

Does phone usage affect sleep? Is it safe to let unvaccinated children play with your child?

01/19/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Neuro Challenge Foundation Surpasses Fundraising Goal

The foundation raised a total of $142,850, with a $50,000 match from The Patterson Foundation, for its new earned-income plan.

01/19/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Denise Oyler Named Sarasota-Manatee Realtor of the Year

Oyler is an associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.

01/19/2020 By Staff

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