Awards

Laurel Civic Association Receives Grant to Help Students Receive Meals

The nonprofit, which was nominated by Eyes on You, received $5,000 from ABB Optical Group.

12/21/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Attorney Named Adjunct Professor for Stetson College of Law

Ben Sorrell's practice at Syprett Meshad is focused on real estate, commercial litigation, and personal injury.

12/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Healthcare Foundation Appoints New Member to 2022 Board of Trustees

Carle W. Battle was previously senior vice-president and chief patent counsel for GlaxoSmithKline.

12/20/2021 By Staff

Grants

Tidewell Foundation Awards $4.5 Million in Grants to Tidewell Hospice

The funds ensure compassionate care and support services are accessible to all in the region.

12/20/2021 By Staff

Grants

Florida Studio Theatre Awarded $200,000 Grant

The funds come from Jack and Priscilla Schlegel's fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

12/20/2021 By Staff

Awards

SafER Medical’s Portable Negative Pressure System Wins EMS Innovation Award

The device, a collaboration with Sarasota's Robrady, was named one of this year’s most pioneering medical products.

12/17/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota County Schools Police Department Names New Chief

Duane Oakes has been named the school district's new chief of police and executive director of safety and security, effective Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

12/17/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Bellamy Re-Elected as Manatee County Port Authority Chairman

George Kruse, Misty Servia and James Satcher were also elected to serve one-year port board officer terms.

12/17/2021 By Staff

Event

Sarasota Tiger Bay Panel Will Discuss the Growing Privatization of Local and State Public Beaches

Some people have been arrested for walking on Sarasota beaches they’ve used for years. Why is this happening—and is it legal?

12/17/2021 By Staff

Medical Marijuana

Sunnyside Dispensary Opens in Sarasota

The store is Cresco Labs' 13th Sunnyside dispensary in the state and 45th nationwide.

12/16/2021 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Pavitra Ciavardone Named CareerEdge Program Director

Prior to joining the chamber, Ciavardone spearheaded Goodwill Manasota's commuity engagement and development efforts.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Local DAR Member Donates Backpacks, Supplies for Homeless Veterans

The effort is called "Sue's Backpacks" in honor of the late mother of DAR member Rebecca Morgan, who first began doing this locally in 2017.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Grants

Van Wezel Foundation Receives Grant to Support Virtual Bilingual Family Art Nights

The funding comes from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Marlo Turner to Join Selby Gardens as Vice-President, Chief Advancement Officer

Turner comes to Selby Gardens from Tidewell Foundation.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Blake Medical Center Names New Chief Medical Officer

Dr. R. Lee Biggs was previously CMO of Trident Health in Charleston, South Carolina.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Passenger Numbers Up 203 Percent in November 2021

In November, 321,643 passengers traveled through the airport.

12/15/2021 By Staff

Mental Health

NAMI Announces Continuation of Drop-In Program

NAMI's program offers participants the chance to share their experiences and receive support from others.

12/15/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Community Foundation Announces Staff Promotions, Appointments

Ranata Reeder has joined the Hull Fellows Leadership Program, Julie Alvins has been promoted to director of accounting, and Laurie Scott has been appointed philanthropic advisor.

12/15/2021 By Staff

Development

Neal Signature Homes Announces The Alcove at Waterside

The neighborhood is planned to open in early 2023.

12/15/2021 By Staff

Grants

Healthcare Foundation Awards $10 Million Grant to Brian D. Jellison Cancer Center

Funds will be directed toward the development and expansion of programs and services.

12/15/2021 By Staff