Smoke Shops

Sarasota's Best Barbecue

Where to find the best ribs, brisket and pulled pork in town.

09/03/2021 By Staff

Upcoming Events

2021 East Meets West Business Expo Takes Place Sept. 14

More than 70 exhibitors will be present at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance/Longboat Key Chamber annual tradeshow event.

09/03/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Announces New Marketing Team Members

They are Amy Tuten, Ellen Dyer and Lisa Tourtchenko.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Meals on Wheels Plus Will Host Annual 'Stuff the Bus' Event Next Month

The goal is to raise 150,000 lbs. of food to feed Manatee County residents.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Business

Sarasota Chamber Program Accepting Applications for Minority Small-Business Owners

The program is designed to assist minority small-business owners and nonprofit organizations with resources that will help their businesses grow.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Grants

Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives Arts Appreciation Grant

The $30,000 annual unrestricted grant comes from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and will help support core operations.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Scholarships

Community Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million in Scholarships

Students in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties receive support and opportunities to pursue further education.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Cannabis

Columbia Care to Rebrand as Cannabist in Florida

Cannabist says it will serve as an intersection for medical and recreational cannabis users.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Transition Sarasota Names New Executive Director

Joyce Norris replaces outgoing executive director Rebecca Brey.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Real Estate

Two Premier Sotheby's Real Estate Teams Merge

The Schemmel Soda Group will serve residential customers from the barrier islands and mainland waterfront and beyond.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Acquisitions

PGT Innovations to Acquire Anlin Windows & Doors

The purchase price is approximately $126 million.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Coldwell Banker Realty Donates $50,000 to Visible Men Academy

The gift will help fund VMA’s literacy program, which is being named the Coldwell Banker Cares/Clark Toole Literacy Program.

09/01/2021 By Staff

Green Space

More Than 300 New Trees to Be Planted at Nathan Benderson Park This Week

The 325 trees will join 100 planted in 2020 and will address visitors’ desire for more shade.

09/01/2021 By Staff

Education

Selby Gardens Selected to Participate in Smithsonian, Emerson Collective’s Internship Program

The program increases access to internship opportunities for college-level students.

09/01/2021 By Staff

Grants

Bay Park Conservancy Awarded $300,000 Grant

The funds come from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

08/31/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Local Black-Led Nonprofits Raised More Than $20,000 During 'Give 8/28'

Six organizations were recognized within the top 25 fundraisers out of more than 300 causes nationwide.

08/31/2021 By Staff

Affordable Housing

Joint Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Makes Recommendations

They include modifying impact fee requirements and allowing flexibility in densities.

08/31/2021 By Staff

Grants

Art Center Sarasota Receives Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Grant

The $36,832 grant will help fund the organization’s 2021-2022 exhibition season.

08/30/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

Manatee Community Foundation to Host Covid-19 Information Event

Attendees will have the chance to hear from local health experts regarding Covid-19 data, testing, vaccine hesitancy and community response.

08/30/2021 By Staff

Hurricanes

AAA: Hurricane Ida to Cause Gas Price Hikes

The extent of the increase will depend on the damage to the Gulf Coast supply chain.

08/30/2021 By Staff