Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Names New Chief Financial Officer

Michael Zeibell joined the food bank in 2018 with 35 years of experience in the food business, including 15 as a CFO.

10/16/2019 By Staff

Volunteering

Child Protection Center Seeks Volunteers for Intervention Program

The organization is seeking volunteers for its Children’s and Families Supervised Visitation Program.

10/15/2019 By Staff

Awards

Local Firm Wins WebAward for Sarasota EDC Website Redesign

The site was scored in categories for design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting and ease of use.

10/15/2019 By Staff

Ship Shape

Port Manatee Breaks Fiscal Year Cargo Records

Among other accomplishments, the port topped 10 million tons of total annual throughput for the first time in its 50-year history.

10/15/2019 By Staff

Neighborhoods

Council of Neighborhood Associations to Celebrate 58th Anniversary

A gathering will take place Nov. 1 at the Bayfront Community Center.

10/15/2019 By Staff

Real Estate

Locals Honored by Florida Association of Realtors

Barry and Sherry Grooms, owners of SaraBay Suncoast Realty, were presented with the Florida Association of Realtors' Florida Honor Society award.

10/15/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Halfacre Construction Company Names New Senior Project Manager

Rick Milhoan has more than 28 years of project management experience.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces 2020 'Principal of the Year'

The school system also named the 2020 Assistant Principal of the Year.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Environment

New Report Details Local Auto Emissions Trends

Emissions from driving in the Sarasota-Bradenton metro area grew more slowly than population between 1990 and 2017, which means emissions per person have decreased.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Posh Plum Furniture Consignment Will Open New, Larger Showroom

The new space is 9,576 square feet and located at 4608 S. Tamiami Trail.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Traffic Up 51 Percent in September

Traffic for September 2019 was up 51 percent over September of 2018, and year-to-date passenger numbers are up 40 percent so far.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Openings

Greiner's Fine Men's Clothing Opens on Palm Avenue

The high-end clothing store also operates locations in Tampa and Beverly Hills.

10/11/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Sara Brunow Named Asolo Rep Education and Engagement Director

Most recently, Brunow was the  director of community engagement at Houston's Theatre Under The Stars.

10/11/2019 By Staff

Manufacturing

PGT Innovations Launches New iLab

The iLab team will provide solutions to customers with projects that require new and inventive features, custom needs, or one-of-a-kind products.

10/11/2019 By Staff

Politics

Sarasota GOP Names Sen. Lindsey Graham 2019 Statesman of the Year

Graham will be honored at the Republican Party of Sarasota County's November dinner.

10/11/2019 By Staff

Awards

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Wins eTSY Award at Annual Tourism Summit

The CVB earned an award for best use of video.

10/10/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Venice Regional Bayfront Health Appoints Chief Quality Officer

Carole Beauchamp, R.N., has more than 30 years of healthcare experience in clinical, managerial and consulting roles.

10/10/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

United Way Suncoast Names New CEO

Jessica Muroff replaces former UWS CEO Suzanne McCormick, who was recently named president of United Way Worldwide.

10/10/2019 By Staff

Education

REACH Manatee Presents 'College & Career Readiness' Conference

The free event is focused on helping families understand the college and career options for their students.

10/10/2019 By Staff

Travel

Travel Specialist Named to Travel + Leisure's 'A-List'

Malaka Hilton was honored for her specialty in Egypt and the Middle East for the 17th consecutive year.

10/10/2019 By Staff