Fast Track

DeSantis Appoints Three to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

They are Michael Fuller, Taylor Collins and Dominic DiMaio.

10/11/2021 By Staff

Grants

Ringling College Awarded Grants from Community Foundation

The grants will support community, diversity and inclusion.

10/08/2021 By Staff

Jobs

EDC Launches Workforce Campaign to Support Local Employers

The job search tool aggregates local job openings through JobsEQ, a data aggregator, and allows users to click through to employers’ websites to learn more and apply.

10/08/2021 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Twenty-nine local students have been named semifinalists.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Parking

New St. Armands Paid Parking Rates Start Monday

According to the City of Sarasota, the new rates will align with those in downtown Sarasota and provide consistency within the parking district.

10/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Boys & Girls Clubs Names 2021-2022 Board of Directors

The organization also named its Foundation board of directors.

10/04/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Doctors Hospital Update Visiting Hours

The move comes as Covid-19 cases are declining locally.

09/30/2021 By Staff

Elections

Voter Registration Deadline Nearing for Nov. 2 Elections

Voters must be registered by Oct. 4 to participate in the City of Venice and Town of Longboat Key elections.

09/27/2021

Reentry

CenterPlace Health, Eyeglass World Partner With Project 180

The organizations will offer free medical, oral and eye care to men and women returning to the community after incarceration.

09/27/2021 By Staff

Construction

Phase II of Cattlemen Road Construction Begins in October

The project includes widening Cattlemen Road and Palmer Boulevard and reconstructing South Packinghouse Road from Cattlemen to Palmer.

09/24/2021 By Staff

Science

Sarasota Department of Health Receives Funding to Address Dementia on Local Level

The health department will lead implementation of public health action on dementia.

09/23/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

The Oaks Club Hires New General Manager

Bruce V. Zahn Jr. has been named general manager; Holly Farrell has been named assistant general manager.

09/20/2021 By Staff

Innovations

Sarasota Design Firm Launches Negative Pressure ULPA Filtration System

The portable system turn can any emergency or non-emergency healthcare setting into a negative pressure isolation environment.

09/16/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

T-Mobile, Mr. Brews Lease Space in Venice

T-Mobile leased space in Jacaranda Plaza and Mr. Brews near CoolToday Park.

09/15/2021 By Staff

Grants

CareerEdge Receives $25,000 Grant from Truist

The funding will be used for CareerEdge's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) "Bridges to Careers" training.

09/14/2021 By Staff

Environment

Celebrate 'National Cleanup Day' in Sarasota This Weekend

North and South Sarasota County parks and beaches will have community cleanup events on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 8-10 a.m.

09/13/2021 Photography by Allison Forsyth

Scholarships

Selby Foundation Awards $820,000 in Scholarships for 2021-2022 School Year

The foundation’s selection committee reviews eligible student applications submitted each spring.

09/07/2021 By Staff

Upcoming Events

2021 East Meets West Business Expo Takes Place Sept. 14

More than 70 exhibitors will be present at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance/Longboat Key Chamber annual tradeshow event.

09/03/2021 By Staff

Scholarships

Community Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million in Scholarships

Students in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties receive support and opportunities to pursue further education.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Transition Sarasota Names New Executive Director

Joyce Norris replaces outgoing executive director Rebecca Brey.

09/02/2021 By Staff