Security

Van Wezel Now Using Touch-Free Security Scanners

The walk-through scanners have been installed in both the main lobby and bayside entrances to the hall.

12/31/2021 By Staff

Development

Benderson Development Acquires Sarasota County Administration Building for $25 Million

The deal allows the county to lease back the space in the building for another four years.

12/31/2021 By Staff

Holidays

Sarasota City, County New Year's Updates

City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 31, and select SCAT services will offer extended hours.

12/29/2021 By Staff

Centennial

Sarasota Centennial Committee Creates Bookmarks for Schools, Libraries

More than 4,000 bookmarks were delivered to 37 local schools.

12/29/2021 By Staff

Workshops

Women's Resource Center Announces Two New Programs

They are "Trust in Transformation" and "You Are Worthy."

12/28/2021 By Staff

Resources

Transition Sarasota Launches 'Eat Local Guide'

The online guide showcases more than 250 local businesses.

12/28/2021 By Staff

Awards

Amy Worth Named 2021 Sarasota-Manatee Realtor of the Year

Worth is a broker-associate with Re/Max Platinum Realty.

12/23/2021 By Staff

Grants

Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Awarded $30,000 Grant

The funding will be used to create a new "STEAM Machine" mobile classroom.

12/23/2021 By Staff

Estate Sales

'Karin’s Causes’ 15th Annual Estate Sale Takes Place Next Month

The event benefits Animal Rescue Coalition, New College Foundation’s scholarship fund and the Scottish Rite Foundation.

12/23/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Tervis President, CEO Appointed to USF Board of Trustees

Rogan Donelly received his MBA from the University of South Florida.

12/22/2021 By Staff

Holidays

Sarasota City, County Offices Closed for Holiday

Most administrative offices and services will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year's.

12/22/2021 By Staff

Health News

Pineapple Yoga Studio Relaunches 'Love Your Brain' Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury

Classes are free and designed for individuals with traumatic brain injury and their caregivers.

12/22/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

DeSantis Appoints Sarasota Optician to the Board of Opticianry

Schloss, of Osprey, is the owner of Sunglass Express Optical of Sarasota.

12/21/2021 By Staff

Grants

Child Protection Center Awarded Grant for Child Abduction and Abuse Prevention

The funding, from the Carlie Brucia Memorial Fund for Children, will support Internet safety workshops.

12/21/2021 By Staff

Conservation

New Project Launching to Benefit Manatees in Southwest Florida

The initiative will connect locals to a manatee habitat restoration in the Warm Mineral Springs Creek and Salt Creek areas.

12/21/2021 By Staff

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