Environment

'Beach University' Returns in March

Hour-long outdoor sessions feature hands-on curriculum related to the coastal environment and how best to care for its ecology.

02/10/2020 By Staff

Design

Robrady Announces Partnership with GMX7

The design firm has created an aquatic resistance training device for swimmers called the X1-PRO.

02/10/2020 By Staff

Sustainability

Zero Waste Bar Opens

The store is located inside the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime.

02/10/2020 By Staff

Awards

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Announces 2019 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year

They are Victoria Phillips and David Rengifo.

02/07/2020 By Staff

Health News

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Makes Honor Roll in Nation's First 'Tipping Point' Challenge

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was among 95 organizations to receive national recognition for improving care for people living with a serious illness.

02/07/2020 By Staff

Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Association Meeting Will Focus on Concerns About Short-Term Rentals

Sarasota Magazine senior editor Cooper Levey-Baker will be part of the panel discussion and networking event.

02/07/2020 By Staff

Lectures

New College of Florida to Host Black History Month Symposium on Saturday

This year's symposium focuses on the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on minorities.

02/06/2020 By Staff

Awards

Manatee Clerk Honored With Nonprofit’s Government Service Award

The Palmetto Youth Center's annual award honors public officials who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities.

02/06/2020 By Staff

Black History Month

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Patterson Foundation Present ‘Voices’ Readings for Black History Month

The organizations will offer three free staged readings of a new one-act play called Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, A Walk to Respect.

02/06/2020 By Staff

Finance

City, Credit Union to Host Open House, Car Sale

Through the city’s partnership with the credit union, Sarasota residents of all credit levels can qualify for a low-interest vehicle loan through the Reliable Ride initiative.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Networking

Date Set for 32nd Annual Hob Nob Bar-B-Que

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation event will take place Thursday, March 5, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Dolphin Aviation.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Tidewell Hospice Announces Intent to Establish Tidewell Foundation

Tidewell expects to launch the foundation, which will help support its fundraising capabilities, on July 1, 2020.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Foundation Hires Associate Director of Leadership Gifts

Suzanne Hudson-Smith will be responsible for cultivating donor relationships and experiences in support of the foundation's mission.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of Our Salvador Dalí-Inspired Fashion Shoot

Our February 2020 fashion feature was inspired by Salvador Dalí's nature and butterfly paintings.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Elections

Supervisor of Elections to Make Drop Boxes Available for Vote-by-Mail Return

The drop boxes aim to make returning vote-by-mail ballots more convenient.

02/04/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Patterson Foundation Donates $250,000 Match for Global Disaster Recovery

The donation supports disaster-recovery efforts worldwide.

02/04/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Claudia Barnett Elected Chair of Sarasota Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board was established to recommend the designation of historically significant structures and archaeologically significant sites to the city commission.

02/04/2020 By Staff