Awards

Sarasota Chamber Presents Inaugural 'Spirit of Sarasota' Award

Rae Dowling, area manager with Florida Power & Light, was honored for her development and promotion of Sarasota's business community.

03/30/2021 By Staff

Hunger

All Faiths Food Bank Prepares to Launch Eighth Annual Campaign Against Summer Hunger

This year's goal is to raise $1.6 million and reach 35,000 children in Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

03/30/2021 By Staff

Hurricane Season

FPL Announces Sarasota-Area Improvements Ahead of 2021 Hurricane Season

The energy company says that it has strengthened the energy grid serving Sarasota and is planning multiple improvements.

03/29/2021 By Staff

Lectures

Friends of the East Manatee Library to Host New York Times Best-Selling Author

Heather Graham will share stories about her career and read excerpts from her new book, Danger in Numbers.

03/29/2021 By Staff

Murals

Artist Wyland to Paint Mural at Tuttle Elementary School

The mural is to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.

03/29/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Barancik Foundation Grants Child Protection Center $300,000

CPC reports that child sexual abuse has increased by 23 percent during the pandemic and more than 3,800 child abuse reports were referred to the agency last year.

03/29/2021 By Staff

Health News

SMH Offers Experimental Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Sarasota Memorial is one of just two hospitals in Florida enrolling patients in the clinical trial.

03/26/2021 By Staff

The Bay

The Bay Park's Mangrove Walkway Will Open to the Public April 10

The half-mile, 10-ft. wide sidewalk winds around the coastal wetlands in The Bay Park.

03/26/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

DeSantis Appoints Mark Goodson to Local SCF Board of Trustees

Goodson, of Palmetto, is the retired President of Goodson Electric.

03/26/2021 By Staff

Taxes

Selby Gardens to Retain Property Tax Exemption

Selby Gardens president and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki called the decision an "overwhelming victory."

03/25/2021 By Staff

Books

New Children's Book Exploring Loss Benefits Tidewell Foundation

A percentage of sales from “Ham’s Big Adventure” will support Tidewell’s care, including family grief services.

03/25/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Registration Open for 'State of Talent' Conference on May 12

The event will take place virtually this year.

03/25/2021 By Staff

Travel

Southwest Airlines Adds Two New Destinations at SRQ

The airline also added additional service to existing flights.

03/25/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

Vaccine Eligibility Lowered to Age 40, Soon to Be 18 and Older

Floridians 40 and older will be eligible to get the vaccine as soon as March 29. Those 18 and older will be eligible on April 5.

03/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Arts Advocates Announces 2021-2022 Advisory Board Members

Arts Advocates was founded as the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota in 1969 with the mission of supporting and stimulating the arts in Sarasota County.

03/24/2021 By Staff

Pedal Power

DreamLarge to Host Bike Ride at The Bay on March 27

The free event is open to the public; the ride will take bikers through The Bay and downtown Sarasota.

03/24/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

City to Host Second-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic at Van Wezel

The event will take place this weekend; only those with appointments are eligible.

03/24/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Safe Children Coalition Receives Grant to Support Scholarships

The $20,000 in funding will directly support 15-20 students engaged with SCC’s Achievers program with scholarships as they continue their education.

03/23/2021 By Staff

Health News

Goodwill Hosting Monthly Blood Drives at Multiple Locations

Suncoast Blood Centers will park its bloodmobiles at Goodwill locations in Bradenton and North Port one Sunday per month through the end of the year.

03/23/2021 By Staff

Sports

Athletes Prepare for Olympics on the Suncoast

The region’s venue offerings, existing sports programming, and community support are some of the attributes that make it an attractive option.

03/23/2021 By Staff