Trademarks

Selby Gardens Receives Trademark

The gardens has received "The Living Museum®" trademark from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

12/10/2019 By Staff

Closures

Selby Public Library to Close for Repairs Starting Dec. 15

For full library services, users can visit the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library in Newtown.

12/10/2019 Photography by Staff

Philanthropy

The Patterson Foundation Invests $250,000 in the National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

The foundation has contributed more than $1.5 million to the campaign since 2013.

12/09/2019 By Staff

Neighborhoods

County Neighborhood Services Department to Introduce 'Neighborhood Pointers' Program

Miranda Lansdale will introduce the program at the next Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting on Dec. 13.

12/09/2019 By Staff

Real Estate

Kolter Group Announces Topping Out of The Ritz-Carlton Residences

Located within the Quay Sarasota, the development's highest point is 19 stories.

12/09/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Matt Beall Named CEO of Beall’s, Inc.

Beall is the fourth member of the Beall family to lead the company.

12/09/2019 By Staff

Rebranding

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Launches New Website

New features include photo and video galleries, recurring blog posts, and a timeline of the foundation’s 40 years of community impact.

12/06/2019 By Staff

Certifications

Port Manatee Security Training Earns Coast Guard Certification

It is the only approved course offered by a U.S. seaport.

12/06/2019 By Staff

Rock Royalty

AC/DC's Brian Johnson Donates Property to All Star Children’s Foundation

Johnson and his wife, Brenda, donated a property that sold for $335,000.

12/06/2019 By Staff

Jobs

U.S. Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.5 Percent

The country added 266,000 jobs in November.

12/06/2019 By Staff

Leadership

Sarasota EDC President and CEO Steps Down

Mark Huey led the organization for almost nine years.

12/05/2019 By Staff

Meetings

Brain Health Initiative to Host Public Meeting Dec. 9

The meeting will review progress from Phase 1 of the initiative and provide updates on Phase 2.

12/05/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

The Ringling Names New Board Officers, Members

Nancy J. Parrish will serve as board chair.

12/05/2019 By Staff

Education

Supervisor of Elections Accepting Scholarship Applications

Florida Supervisors of Elections is offering a total of three $1,200 scholarships to eligible college/university juniors or seniors.

12/05/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Concession Golf Club Hires Jeffrey Parsons as General Manager

Most recently, Parsons served as general manager for IMG Sports Academy’s golf club.

12/05/2019 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Lawyer Receives Florida Bar Pro Bono Service Award

Jesse R. Butler is a partner with Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A.

12/04/2019 By Staff

Business

Sarasota Chamber Advocates on Federal, State Levels for Local Business Community

The chamber’s 2020 legislative priorities include transportation, water quality, education and economic development.

12/04/2019 By Staff

Let's Cruise

Cruise Car Wins National U.S. Veterans Administration Contract

The $430,000 contract is the most recent of several that Cruise Car has been awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs for facilities around the nation.

12/04/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Names New Artistic Director and CEO

Andy Sandberg replaces retiring executive director Bruce Rodgers.

12/04/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Cumberland Advisors Names Regional Director of Investments

Engelhardt will provide investment advice to individuals, institutions, retirement plans and government entities throughout Southwest Florida.

12/04/2019 By Staff