Politics

Sarasota City Commission Adjusts Meeting Times

Meetings will now begin at 9 a.m. on the first and third Monday of each month.

10/12/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Cancer Institute Appoints Chief of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Kenneth Meredith will lead Sarasota Memorial’s team of oncology surgeons.

10/12/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

DeSantis Appoints Three to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

They are Michael Fuller, Taylor Collins and Dominic DiMaio.

10/11/2021 By Staff

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Attorney Jade Davis Named to National Black Lawyers '40 Under 40' List

Davis is a member of Shumaker’s litigation and disputes service line in Sarasota.

10/11/2021 By Staff

The Bay

The Bay Park Launches 'Founding Business Partners' Program

With the program, The Bay Park aims to create a catalyst fund to spearhead activation and programming in the park.

10/11/2021 By Staff

Events

'Control Growth Now' Group to Honor Old Miakka Activist

The group will present longtime local activist Becky Ayech with its 2021 Citizen of the Year award.

10/11/2021 By Staff

Awards

Quay Sarasota Developer Wins National Humanitarian Award

The Hearthstone Builder Humanitarian Award recognizes builders who have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to public service.

10/11/2021 By Staff

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DeSantis Appoints Tropicana Exec to Florida Citrus Commission

William Poulton, of Bradenton, is senior director of global procurement for Tropicana Products, Inc.

10/08/2021 By Staff

Grants

Ringling College Awarded Grants from Community Foundation

The grants will support community, diversity and inclusion.

10/08/2021 By Staff

Mental Health

Sunshine from Darkness to Present 'Journey to Wellness' Symposium

Featured medical and mental health professionals will focus on the mental well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults in the wake of the pandemic.

10/08/2021 By Staff

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All Star Children's Foundation Adds Two Team Members

They are Mary Bane Stevens and Renee St. Laurent.

10/08/2021 By Staff

Jobs

EDC Launches Workforce Campaign to Support Local Employers

The job search tool aggregates local job openings through JobsEQ, a data aggregator, and allows users to click through to employers’ websites to learn more and apply.

10/08/2021 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Twenty-nine local students have been named semifinalists.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Upcoming Events

Sarasota Chamber Announces October 2021 Events

They include the chamber's Centennial Celebration at the Sarasota Art Museum.

10/07/2021 By Staff

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Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Announces New Leadership

Michael J. Valentino has been named board chair.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Ringling Museum, Heart Gallery Partner on Exhibit Featuring Foster Youth

Heart Gallery's photographic exhibits and website recruit foster parents and help foster youth advocate for themselves.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Red Tide

Sarasota DOH: Red Tide Is Present in the Gulf (Again)

Elevated levels of red tide have been detected at most Sarasota County beaches.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Adds to Board of Directors

Marisa Powers is an associate at Blalock Walters.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Fundraising

Selby Gardens Announces 'Campaign Capping' Challenge

The challenge was created to secure the remaining funds needed for Phase One of the Master Plan at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Awards

SMH Named One of World’s ‘Most Wired’ Hospitals

SMH was recognized for advancing a broad range of digital health technologies promoting better and more secure patient interactions and care.

10/06/2021 By Staff