Scholarships

Safe Children Coalition Awards College Scholarships

Safe Children Coalition Achievers 2021 program participants were recently awarded college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500

07/06/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber to Honor Four Individuals at Leadership Event

The honorees are Chris Gallagher, Joe Hembree, Jennifer Vigne and Mark Gordon.

07/06/2021 By Staff

Fuel

Gas Prices Are Rising

For the first time since 2014, Florida gas prices are above $3 per gallon (and it's not due to Hurricane Elsa).

07/06/2021 By Staff

Tropical Storm Elsa

SRQ Airport to Cease Operations This Evening Due to Tropical Storm Elsa

The airport will close at 6:30 p.m. and plans to reopen tomorrow at 6 a.m. after assessing storm damage.

07/06/2021 By Staff

Tropical Storm Elsa

Sarasota and Manatee Counties Declare States of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

Mandatory evacuations are not planned, but most government offices will be closed.

07/05/2021 By Staff

Leadership

Sarasota Chamber’s Adult Leadership Sarasota Class of 2021 Graduates

Thirty-nine community members were recognized at a dinner at Michael's Wine Cellar.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Fido Free

City of Sarasota: Dogs Prohibited on Lido Beach

The city is focusing on the unintended consequences of dogs at the beach, including harmful impacts on wildlife and water quality.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Grants

Florida Literacy Coalition Funds Health Literacy for Area Families

The grant will help area families with young children to learn to make informed decisions about their health and healthcare.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee Community Foundation Announces New Board Members, Officers

Jeanie Kirkpatrick has been named board chair; Garrett Shinn and Dr. Xavier Sevilla have joined the board for three-year terms.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Grants $250,000 to All Star Children's Foundation

The funds will help All Star focus on program delivery and research.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Volunteerism

Longtime Goodwill Volunteer Honored With Picture on Truck

Jo Rita Stevens, who has contributed more than 50 years of service to Goodwill, recognized with photo on truck wrap.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Hires Kristie Calandro, Jenna Nelson

Calandro is LWRBA's new member services and communication coordinator; Nelson is its membership development representative.

07/01/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Pauline Wamsler Elected Board Chair of Gulf Coast Community Foundation

David Green has been named vice-chair.

07/01/2021 By Staff

Nature

Here Are the Winners of the Conservation Foundation's Summer Photo Contest

Photographers of all ages and experience levels were invited to submit original work showcasing the beauty of natural Florida.

07/01/2021 By Staff

Red Tide

DOH: Red Tide Present in the Gulf

Elevated samples were detected in South County this week.

06/30/2021 By Staff

Grants

Tidewell Foundation Contributes Grant Toward New Family Grief Center in Ellenton

The $1.1 million in funding will used for the creation of the new Tidewell Family Grief Center in Ellenton.

06/30/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Local Foundations Recognize Summer Learning Efforts

The cumulative gifts to summer teachers added up to more than $40,000.

06/30/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Hires COO

In his new role, Chris Frawley will focus on business operations, with an eye on growth and expansion plans.

06/30/2021 By Staff

Certifications

SMH Laboratory Recognized for Year of Critical Services

The SMH lab team completed a record 4 million-plus lab tests in 2020 while introducing new testing platforms to identify patients infected with Covid-19.

06/30/2021 By Staff

Travel

Allegiant Adds New Service to Washington, D.C. from SRQ

The nonstop flights will begin on Dec. 18, 2021.

06/29/2021 By Staff