Conservation

Disney Fund Helps New College Support Shark Habitats

New College professor Dr. Jayne Gardiner has received a $49,800 grant for her research on great hammerhead sharks in lower Tampa Bay.

02/03/2022 By Staff

Beachy Keen

Sarasota Entrepreneurs Launch Siesta Key Hair Extensions

The new brand offers one piece clip-in extensions in 14 colors.

02/03/2022 By Staff

Education

New College Will Host Inauguration Week for New President

Festivities include an academic showcase, virtual mini-classes, a juried student art exhibit, and a Black history symposium called "Reclaiming Wellness."

02/02/2022 By Staff

Fore!

Tiger Woods' Newest Venture, PopStroke, Is Opening Soon in Sarasota

The two-story entertainment venue features two golf courses designed by co-owner Woods, a rooftop bar and a full-service restaurant.

02/02/2022 By Staff

Politics

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Is Sarasota GOP's 'Statesman of the Year'

Pompeo is the 10th recipient of the award, which has also been given to Ron DeSantis, Lindsey Graham, Sean Hannity and Ted Cruz.

02/02/2022 By Staff

Elections

Vote-by-Mail Available to All Sarasota County Voters for March Election

Voted ballots may be returned by mail or in person but must be received in the elections office by 7 p.m. on election night to be counted.

02/01/2022 By Staff

Workshops

Foundation to Host Personal Branding Workshop

The Feb. 23 session will be led by Kecia Carroll, a certified leadership consultant

02/01/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Nelle S. Miller Appointed Interim CEO at JFCS of the Suncoast

Miller is the immediate past chair of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

02/01/2022 By Staff

Hey, Y'all

Allegiant Adds New Nonstop Service to Austin from SRQ

Flights begin April 14.

02/01/2022 By Staff

Awards

Boys & Girls Clubs Announces 2022 'Youth of the Year' Finalists

This winner will be named at the organization’s annual Steak & Burger celebration on Friday, Feb. 4.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Williams Parker Adds Litigation Attorney

William “Dirk” Pastorick will serve as senior counsel.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Grants

JFCS of the Suncoast Awarded Grants for 'Building Strong Families' Program

Building Strong Families is geared towards keeping families with school-age children in the home safely housed.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Maternal Health

SMH Joins National Collaborative Focused on Improving Outcomes for Mothers and Babies

The collaborative will test interventions and protocols to reduce preventable deaths and complications.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Shumaker Announces New Partner

Patrick J. Duggan is a member of the labor, employment and benefits service line in Shumker's Sarasota office.

01/28/2022 By Staff

Fundraising

Van Wezel Foundation Gala Raises $1.7 Million

It was also announced that the first $20 million in private funding for the future Sarasota Performing Arts Center was committed by the foundation board.

01/28/2022 By Staff