Rankings

Sarasota, Venice Named 'Best Places to Retire in Florida'

Sarasota ranked No. 1 and Venice No. 5 on Investment U's annual list.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

UnidosNow Hires Two

Cintia Elenstar has been named program manager and Esther Garcia coordinator of program activities.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Elections

Elections Office to Host Orientation for Potential Bilingual Poll Workers

The elections office is recruiting people to work as inspectors and deputies at designated precincts on election day and during early voting periods prior to each election.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Events

Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Announces 2019 Annual Meeting

The luncheon will include a recap of the past year’s work and will present the EDC’s two major annual awards.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Memorial Earns 'Age-Friendly' Recognition

SMH is the only hospital in the region, and one of a handful in Florida, with "age-friendly" status.

09/04/2019 By Staff

Grants

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Approves Nearly $10 Million in Grants

The funds come ahead of the foundation's 40th anniversary.

09/03/2019 By Staff

Events

Tickets on Sale for East Meets West Regional Business Expo

The event is a partnership between the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

09/03/2019 By Staff

Health

Doctors Hospital Appoints New Nursing Leadership

Todd Haner has been named chief nursing officer and Stormy Dulovich has been promoted to assistant chief nursing officer.

09/03/2019 By Staff

Small Talk

10 Tips for Surviving Gala Season

How to take a great photo, avoid those endless paddle raises and have great dinner-table conversation.

09/02/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Yacht Broker Joins Cannons Marina Sales Team

Ryan Hirshberg's biggest sale to date was a 130-foot yacht for $15.5 million.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Mike Mylett Named Sarasota County Public Utilities Director

Mylett has been with Sarasota County Government since 2000.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

Local Nonprofit Announces 'DreamLarge Weekend'

DreamLarge's three-day experience will be held at Ringling College of Art and Design from October 11-13, 2019.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee Habitat Adds New Leadership

Diana Shoemaker has been named CEO and Greg DeMeuse and Gurn Freeman have joined the organization’s board of directors.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Hurricanes

Florida Power & Light Activates Emergency Response Plan

The company has 13,000 employees, as well as additional personnel, in place to help restore power outages after Hurricane Dorian.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Hurricanes

How to Protect Your Pets During a Hurricane

Expert tips, direct from an emergency vet.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces New General Manager

Anna Pohl previously worked The Ringling.

08/29/2019 By Staff

Hurricanes

DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for All 67 Florida Counties

Forecasters say Hurricane Dorian, which is chugging toward the Sunshine State, could grow into a Category 4 hurricane.

08/29/2019 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Adds Sun Country Service to Minneapolis/St. Paul

The new flights will operate twice a week, on Fridays and Mondays, beginning December 20, 2019.

08/29/2019 By Staff

Awards

Music Compound Owner Named 'Young Professional of the Year'

The award recognizes a young professional in the Sarasota region who has demonstrated outstanding leadership personally, professionally and in the community.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Economy

Reports Puts Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival's Economic Impact at $26.9 Million

CBS Sports and Fox Sports also aired an hour long post-race program.

08/28/2019 By Staff