Fast Track

Manatee County Port Authority Elects Priscilla Whisenant Trace as Chairwoman

Whisenant Trace has served on the county’s commission and the port’s board since 2016.

12/19/2019 Photography by Staff

Best of the Year

5 Real Estate Stories Worth Noting in 2019

From a new downtown Sarasota condo project to more growth in Lakewood Ranch, here’s a look at recent real estate news we covered.

12/19/2019 By Staff

Memorial

Major Sarasota Philanthropists Die

Chuck Barancik and his wife, Margery, died in a car crash on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

12/19/2019 By Staff

Soul Cycle

DreamLarge, BLVD Bike Rides to Host Holiday Ride Today

The ride will include a stop at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop.

12/19/2019 By Staff

Real Estate

Women’s Council of Realtors – Manatee Installs 2020 Officers

The new officers will serve a one-year term.

12/18/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Names Chief Development Officer

Diana L. Dill will serve as the principal fundraising officer for the foundation.

12/18/2019 By Staff

Health News

Blake Trauma Center Receives Verification From American College of Surgeons

The verification recognizes the trauma center's dedication to providing care for injured patients.

12/18/2019 By Staff

Legislation

DeSantis, Health and Human Services Secretary Announce Advancement of Prescription Drug Import Plan

The plan aims to lower U.S. prescription drug prices.

12/18/2019 By Staff

Awards

'Lights in Bloom' Named to USA Today Top 10 List

Lights in Bloom was selected as a nominee in November by an expert panel, and the public voted for the finalists.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Lectures

Former U.S. Ambassador Highlights New USF Sarasota-Manatee Diversity Lecture Series

Eric S. Rubin is the former U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Grants

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Awards More Than $485,000 in Grants

Five of the eight grants were awarded to Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) for new technology, education and research advancements and equipment upgrades.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Travel Time

SRQ Traffic Growth Continues With 52 Percent Increase in November 2019

Year-to-date passenger numbers are also up 42 percent, with 1,738,935 passengers using the airport so far this year.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Visit Sarasota County Names New Meeting Sales Manager

In her new position, Walker will help the tourism bureau better identify, attract and entertain conferences, meetings and groups.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

David Bullock Named Interim CEO of Sarasota EDC

Bullock is the former Longboat Key town manager.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Good Deeds

Darwin Brewing Company Partners With Grocery Stores, Distributors to Support Mote

The company's Revival Session IPA and Leatherback Lager are available at local Winn Dixie stores now.

12/15/2019 By Staff

Education

Million-Dollar Gift Benefits Sarasota County Schools Teachers

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County will administer $350 gift awards from Sarasota businessman Eric Baird by the end of the year.

12/15/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

Gulf Coast Builders Exchange Members Donate to Women's Rehabilitation Facility

Prodigal Daughters offers rehabilitation for women suffering from addiction, human trafficking and abuse.

12/15/2019 By Staff

Awards

Joe and Barbara Najmy Receive John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award

The Najmys have been active in giving and fundraising locally.

12/15/2019 By Staff

Road Work

Traffic Lanes Open on St. Armands Circle Following Roadwork

Work for the project will continue along John Ringling Boulevard; however, crews expect to accomplish that work without extended lane closures.

12/14/2019 By Staff

Government

Moran Chosen as 2020 Sarasota County Commission Chair

Alan Maio will serve as vice-chair.

12/13/2019 By Staff