Good Things Are Afoot at the Circle K

Circle K’s 'Fueling Food Banks' Program Provides Meals in Sarasota

Circle K has donated nearly 1 million meals to All Faiths Food Bank and Feeding Tampa Bay—and more than 40 million meals nationwide.

05/21/2020 By Staff

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

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

Real Estate

Perrone Construction Named Among 'Best Georgian Colonial Home Builders' in the U.S.

The list highlights construction firms known for their expertise in that style.

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

Good News

Conservation Foundation Permanently Protects Felts Audubon Preserve

The 29-acre public preserve is known for its walking trails and bird-watching opportunities.

05/20/2020 By Staff

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

Economy

Port Manatee Announces $3.9 Billion Annual Economic Impact

The port also directly and indirectly generated 27,156 jobs.

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

Fast Track

Wendy Kraszewski Named Executive Director of Connexis Medical Services

In her new role, Kraszewski will lead all aspects of Connexis, including palliative care services.

05/18/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

All Star Children’s Foundation Adds New Clinical Team Members

Each clinician has expertise in childhood trauma.

05/18/2020 Photography 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

Coronavirus

Citywide Public Health Emergency Extended Through May 22

The emergency order also strongly urges the public to wear protective masks when leaving home, and to acquire protective masks if they have not already.

05/15/2020 By Staff