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Health

Sarasota Recognized as Health Department of the Year by The National Association of County and City Health Officials

Sarasota County Health and Human Services is a collaboration between the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Sarasota County Government.

07/12/2019 By Staff

Grants

County Approves More Than $2 Million in Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Grants

The grants come from a portion of the tourist tax dollars collected to fund Sarasota County arts and cultural organizations.

07/11/2019 By Staff

Iberian eats

New Owners Plan Portuguese Makeover for Italian Restaurant

Portugal natives Tito and Liana Vitorino recently purchased downtown Sarasota's Amore Restaurant and a changeover is in the works.

07/11/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Real Estate

SVN Commercial Advisory Group Hires Gail Bowden as Senior Advisor

Bowden specializes in medical office buildings, multi-family and industrial properties from $500,000 to $60 million.

07/10/2019 By Staff

WEEKLY PLANNER

A French Wine Dinner at Mattison's, a 'Shark Awareness' Party and Other Fun Food and Drink Events

Also happening this week: a wine tasting at D'Corato Ristorante and a vegan "cheese" class.

07/10/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Go fish

The Sixth Annual Lionfish Derby Takes Place This Weekend

Hosted by Mote Marine and the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, the derby is a full weekend of hunting, weigh-ins and dining.

07/10/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Blender bender

Five Great Piña Coladas

A well-made piña colada still remains a favorite poolside summer drink.

07/10/2019 By Judi Gallagher

Literacy

Local Early Literacy Movement’s Impact Recognized Nationally

The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is one of only five communities to be recognized for its achievement.

07/09/2019 By Staff

Mental Health

First Step of Sarasota, Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Announce Merger

A new combined organization will offer a regional and collaborative approach.

07/09/2019 By Staff

Real Estate

Lakewood Ranch Recognized Nationally for “Best Wellness Environment”

The community’s new brain health initiative was cited as central reason for award.

07/08/2019 By Ilene Denton

New Hires

Cumberland Advisors Adds Two to Staff

Mark Myers has been named chief operations officer and Andrew Crawford regional director of investments.

07/08/2019 By Staff

Parking

New Downtown Parking Program Begins This Week

Forty-three pay stations and 35 traditional pole mount meters are installed in the city's new downtown parking districts.

07/08/2019 By Staff

Go Fourth

Here's Everything You Can Do in Sarasota on the Fourth of July

From rooftop parties to barbecue extravaganzas, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day this year.

07/02/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Garden and Fun

New Sarasota Beer Garden Opens Today

Siegfried's Restaurant includes two separate areas: an indoor sit-down dining room and a beer garden with long picnic tables and a food trailer out back.

07/02/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Women of Influence

Confidence Is Key: Join Us at This Year’s Women of Influence Event

The event takes places July 17.

07/01/2019 By Elly Bovarnick

Licensed To Grill

Barbecue Must-Haves to Heat Up Your Summer

Four essentials for backyard grilling.

07/01/2019 By Heather Saba

Politics

Southwest Florida Water Management District Appoints New Governing Board Officers

Newly appointed secretary Joel Schleicher represents Sarasota and Charlotte counties.

07/01/2019 By Staff

Jobs

$40 Million in Funding Available Through Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

The funding is available to fund job training and public infrastructure projects that support growth and employment in Florida.

07/01/2019 By Staff

Rankings

Coldwell Banker's Roger Pettingell Recognized Among Nation's Top 1,000 Agents by "REAL Trends" Report

Pettingell is affiliated with Coldwell Banker’s Residential Real Estate’s Longboat Key office.

07/01/2019 By Staff

Law

Williams Parker Partner Michael J. Wilson Reappointed Co-Director of Florida Bar Tax Section

Wilson, a member of Williams Parker’s management committee and the firm's treasurer, practices tax, corporate, and business law.

07/01/2019 By Staff

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