Grant Report

The Exchange Awards $450,000 in Grants and Scholarships

Plus, Tidewell Foundation receives a $350,000 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation, and more.

07/14/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Art Center Sarasota Hires Two; Appoints New Board Members

Plus, Williams Parker president Michael J. Wilson has been appointed the 2025-2026 chair-elect of the Tax Section of The Florida Bar, and more.

07/14/2025 By Staff

Mira Max

Sarasota City Commission OKs 18-Story Mira Mar Project

The unanimous vote allows for two 18-story residential condo towers and new retail, restaurant and office space to rise on Palm Avenue. The developer will also restore the historic Mira Mar Plaza.

07/08/2025 By Staff

Mergers

Florida's Planned Parenthood Affiliates Are Merging

The new Planned Parenthood of Florida comprises Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida and Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida.

07/08/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Ringling College Announces New VP of Enrollment Management and Marketing

Plus, Oysters Rock Hospitality wins Hospitality Business of the Year from the Sarasota Chamber, and more.

07/07/2025 By Staff

Storm Prep

Sarasota County Offering Sandbags to Residents Ahead of Weekend 'Rain Event'

Sandbags are available until 8 p.m. this evening.

07/02/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Ballet Hires New Marketing Director

Plus, a local student is a finalist in 3M's 2025 Young Scientist Challenge, and more.

06/30/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Magazine CEO Anand Pallegar Named Chair of Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Board of Directors

Pallegar has served on the organization's board for nearly a decade.

06/27/2025 By Staff

Boom Town

Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Get your lawn chairs ready!

06/27/2025 By Staff

Grant Report

New College Receives $2.5 Million Gift for Contemplation and Education Center

Plus: Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative receives five community grants, and more.

06/23/2025 By Staff

Fast Track

U.S. Chamber Awards Sarasota Chamber With 5-Star Accreditation

Plus, Resurrection House names a new executive director, the Manatee Chamber's Champions of Healthcare award winners, and more.

06/23/2025 By Staff

The Arts

Ringling Museum Will Remain Under FSU's Management

The proposed transfer of the museum from Florida State University's stewardship to New College of Florida's was left out of the 2025 legislative budget.

06/17/2025 By Staff