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Gulf Coast Community Foundation Promotes Kelly Carlstein

Carlstein has been named vice-president of brand strategy.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

Doctors Hospital Occupational Therapist Will Compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Kyle McCreight is competing in honor of his dog, Tre, who overcame significant physical disabilities.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

JFCS of the Suncoast Appoints New Chief of Client Services

Eddie Collins will oversee all non-clinical programs and services.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Real Estate

The Quay's Luxury High-Rise, Bayso, Has Sold Out in Record Time

The 149 residences in the 18-story high-rise at the Quay have sold out in less than 12 months. They're slated to be done next year.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Clamtastic!

Sarasota Baywatch Plans to Release 1 Million Clams Into Local Waters

Clams naturally filter excess nutrients that can contribute to red tide blooms and inhibit sea grass growth—a necessary food source for local marine mammals.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Fundraising

Tidewell Foundation, Anna Maria Oyster Bar Partner on Memorial Fundraiser

During this year’s “Tidewell Day” on Feb. 24, $10 from each order of Danish Baby Back Ribs at all Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations will be donated to the Tidewell Foundation.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Education

USF Researchers, Students Study Court Program to Help Sex-Trafficking Victims

The researchers’ work could become a model for similar programs around the country.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Awards

Manatee County Names Educator, Support Employee of the Year

Deelah Jackson is a fourth-grade teacher at Samoset Elementary and Kari Keech-Babcock is guidance secretary at Lakewood Ranch High School.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Grants

Science and Environment Council Awarded $10,000 Grant

The funding was used to to commission a study to measure the value that SEC provides to its members.

02/18/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Foundation Names Executive Director of Education and Lifelong Learning

Most recently, Kelli Maldonado served as the director of education and community engagement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

02/18/2022 By Staff

Elections

Supervisor of Elections Sets Early Voting Dates, Times, Locations for March Elections

Early voting will begin Saturday, Feb. 26, and continue through Sunday, March 6 or the March 8 School District Referendum and County Charter Referendum.

02/18/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Philanthropist Donates $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

The funding comes from Jean Weiller and is designated for renovations and expansions.

02/17/2022 By Staff

Rebranding

Port Manatee Rebrands as SeaPort Manatee

The rechristening comes following celebration of all-time-high activity during the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2021.

02/17/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Community Foundation Offers Businesses Two Ways to Be Part of 2022 Giving Challenge

This year, small business owners and corporations can either recognize the collective giving of their staff as a group or offer a donation match or challenge.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Grants

Samaritan Counseling Services Receives $20,000 Grant

The funding comes from the Covid-19 Response Initiative of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Promotes Three, Hires One

Lauren Franklin has been named grant specialist and Victoria Hasselbring, Becky Wright and Julie Smith all received promotions.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Tourism

A Record Number of Tourists Visited Florida in 2021

In 2021, Florida had nearly 118 million domestic visitors—the highest number in state history.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Names New VP

Catherine Roper comes to the chamber from Ballston Business Improvement District in Arlington.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Hot Topic

Sarasota Magazine Writer to Discuss 'Who Owns Florida's Beaches?' on WSLR

Isaac Eger will discuss his award-winning 2021 story about the privatization of Florida's beaches with 12th Judicial Circuit attorney Gabriele Plendl.

02/16/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

'Season of Sharing' Marks More Than $4.4 Million in Donations

It's a historic milestone for the 22nd annual campaign.

02/15/2022 By Staff

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