Coronavirus

All Faiths Food Bank Expands to Meet Growing Need

Since mid-March, the food bank has reported a 120 percent increase in distribution and a nearly 45 percent increase in new clients at its mobile pantries.

09/30/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Bahamas Real Estate Association Sign MoU Agreement

The Memorandum of Understanding establishes the cooperation of the two realtor organizations in developing a mutually beneficial relationship.

09/29/2020 By Staff

Certifications

Port Manatee Receives Homeland Security C-TPAT Recertification

The certification allows fewer customs examinations and accelerated processing of cargo.

09/29/2020 By Staff

Openings

Lineadecor Opens Sarasota Showroom

The showroom will be located at Fibrocon, Lineadecor's exclusive Florida dealer, on Clark Center Avenue in Sarasota.

09/29/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Lisa Berger Named Executive Director of Perlman Music Program/Suncoast

Berger was previously executive director of Art Center Sarasota.

09/29/2020 By Staff

Education

Ringling College Receives 'Houdini' Certification

Houdini is a 3D animation software application used for film and TV, game development, motion graphics and virtual reality.

09/28/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Sports Medicine Doctor Joins Gulf Coast Medical Group

Dr. Tracy Ng is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy/minimally invasive surgery.

09/28/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Limestone Asset Management Purchases Sarasota Retail Properties for $15.5 Million

Both properties are located on St. Armands Circle.

09/28/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Suncoast Technical College, Florida Department of Education Partner on Workforce Education Initiative

Programs include auto service technologies, plumbing, HVAC and electrical, nursing and culinary arts.

09/28/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Simone Peterson Elected to Board of Directors of Manatee Community Foundation

Peterson works with Manatee County Government's Neighborhood Services and was the winner of the Manatee Young Professionals' MVP Award in 2019.

09/25/2020 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Lawyer Named 2020 Florida Board Member of the Year by Boys and Girls Clubs

Meghan Serrano is a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick.

09/25/2020 By Staff

Breaking News

DeSantis Announces Phase 3 Re-Opening of Florida Businesses

The governor's executive order means restaurants will now be allowed to operate at 100 percent capacity, with no operational limitations enforced by the state.

09/25/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Another 870,000 People Filed For Unemployment Last Week

The news comes as the number of deaths from the novel coronavirus passed 200,000 this week.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces 23 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Awards

Six Local Realtors Recognized with Emeritus Status

Realtor Emeritus status is presented to realtors who have been members of the National Association of Realtors for 40 years or more.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Events

Sarasota Chamber Announces October 2020 Events

Here's what's coming up next month.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Elections

General Election Ballots in the Mail to Domestic Voters

The Sarasota County elections office sent 132,796 vote-by-mail ballots on Sept. 24; another 7,600 will go out Sept. 25.

09/24/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Attorney Amanda Kison Joins Board of the American Red Cross of Southwest Florida

Kison's main responsibilities will be to serve as an ambassador for the organization.

09/23/2020 By Staff

Health News

Tidewell Foundation Opens Full-Service Medical, Social, Recreation Center on Longboat Key

The center and its group of tenants aim to serve the Longboat Key community’s health care needs.

09/23/2020 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools to Provide Free Meals for All Children Through Dec. 31

This includes children who are not currently enrolled in Sarasota County Schools.

09/23/2020 By Staff