Philanthropy

Library Foundation Raises More Than $350,000 at Annual Author Luncheon

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. was the featured speaker.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Education

Education Foundation to Name Two Suncoast Credit Union Scholars in 2022

The recipients will each receive a $2,000 scholarship.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Announces 2022 Board of Directors

Ben Hanan will serve as chair; Mary Kay Burns and LaShawn Frost are new to the board this year.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Starts 2022 With Record-Breaking Numbers

Last month, 302,189 passengers traveled through the airport—the most ever in January in the history of the airport.

02/11/2022 By Staff

First Look

Here's a First Look at Rosewood Residences on Lido Key

The project will have 65 residences, with prices starting in the high $5 millions.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Voting

Sen. Shervin Jones Launches 'Operation Blackout' in Sarasota Today

The program expects to enroll more than 40,000 BIPOC voters into vote-by-mail.

02/11/2022 By Staff

Moving

Bookstore1 Moves to The Mark Next Week

The store plans to reopen by Friday, Feb. 18.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Fawley Bryant Architecture Names New Partner

As the firm's chief operating officer, Amanda Parrish will also continue to lead day-to-day operations.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Grants

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $25,000 Grant

The funding comes from Bank of America’s Covid-19 employee booster initiative.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

Cinderella Project Returns to Help Those Who Can't Afford Prom Dresses

Every Child Inc.'s event allows young people in need to choose a dress, jewelry, purse and shoes.

02/09/2022 By Staff

Education

Bishop Museum Announces Fossil Expedition for Manatee County Students

Eight students age 11 to 14 can participate in a week-long educational and paleontological expedition to the Nebraska Badlands.

02/09/2022 By Staff

Grants

Goodwill Manasota Awarded $155,000 USAA Grant

The funding will be used to support career services for veterans.

02/09/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Barancik Foundation Launches Fellowship Program for Teacher Renewal

The program will provide as many as 25 awards to Sarasota County educators, each totaling up to $12,000.

02/09/2022 By Staff

Events

Bradenton Area EDC 33rd Annual Hob Nob Bar-B-Que Set for March 9

The popular business networking event features grill teams crewed by local businesses and restaurants.

02/08/2022 By Staff

Workshops

Public Relations Association to Discuss Communications During an IPO

Eleni Kouvatsos, First Watch’s director of communications, will share her experience and lessons learned working on the brand’s recent IPO.

02/08/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Community Day School Announces 2021-2022 Board of Trustees

Joining the board this year are Lori Dorman, Rick Siegel, Melissa Walsh and Fred Starling

02/07/2022 By Staff

Grants

Healthcare Foundation Awards More Than $4 Million in Grants to SMH

Funding supports the expansion of SMH's rehab pavilion, new equipment, pharmacy needs, and SMH's collaboration with USF's College of Nursing.

02/07/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Booker High School Names New Head Football Coach

Scottie Littles has previously served twice as Booker's assistant coach.

02/04/2022 By Staff

Development

AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg Named First Custom Homebuilder in Star Farms

The homes will range in size from approximately 2,800 to 5,000 square feet.

02/04/2022 By Staff

Accreditation

Goodwill Manasota Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

Goodwill’s accreditation status will be in force through the end of 2024 for its Job Connection program.

02/03/2022 By Staff