Fast Track

Orioles Name Katie Krause Director of Public Relations

Krause will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Orioles’ public relations department and generate creative opportunities to publicize the club’s efforts on the field and in the community.

03/01/2021 By Staff

Jobs

CareerEdge Updates Its 'Where Are the Jobs?' Guide

The guide features a listing of the highest-demand jobs in the area, along with their average wages and the educational pathways to obtaining a credential for each.

03/01/2021 By Staff

Webinars

Women's Resource Center to Host Webinar on March 11

The theme is "Good Things Happen When Women Connect"; guest panelists include Eleni Sokos, CEO of Sokos Social, and Alicia Cotton, regional performance manager at PepsiCo North America.

03/01/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

PGT Innovations Announces New Board Member

Xavier Boza is executive vice-president and chief human resources officer of Campbell Soup Company.

02/26/2021 By Staff

Grants

Resilient Retreat Receives Grant from Love IV Lawrence Foundation

The funding will allow Resilient Retreat to provide more than 100 sessions of equine therapy to first responders, medical personnel and teachers in the community.

02/26/2021 By Staff

Water Safety

City of Sarasota to Host Lifeguarding Class

Classes will be held during Sarasota County's spring break on March 15, 16 and 17 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

02/26/2021 By Staff

Elections

Deadline to Request Vote-by-Mail Ballot for North Port, Holiday Park Elections Is Feb. 27

The election will be held on March 9.

02/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

SANCA Names New Board Member

Andrew D. Minor is senior resident director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Bradenton office.

02/25/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

'Fashion Funds the Cure' Returns to Sarasota

The benefit raises funds for local pediatric cancer patients.

02/25/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

City of Sarasota to Host Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic at Van Wezel

Vaccines will be administered by appointment only based on where users are in line.

02/25/2021 By Staff

Events

Sarasota Chamber Celebrates Black History Month with Newtown Trolley Tour

The tour will take place on Friday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Finance

PGTI Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year Results

The company announced that fourth quarter 2020 net sales increased 27 percent, to $222 million.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Transportation

'Call a Lyft Ride' Now Available in Sarasota

Designed for use by seniors and those without access to the Lyft app, the service allows users to call to book a ride with a Lyft agent.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Grants

Healthcare Foundation Receives $300,000 Gift from Deb Kabinoff

The funds are in support of Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Multi-Media Center.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Space

Roskamp Institute Partners With NASA

As an Animal Care Facility, Roskamp Institute will support several NASA missions per year over the next four years.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Resident Named President of National Spine and Pain Centers

Douglas Badertscher previously held executive roles at 360 Orthopedics and Coastal Orthopedics, among others.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Awards

SMH Physician Honored for Performing 2,000th Robotic Surgery Procedure

Dr. Robert Carey, a urologist, is one of the founders of the robotic surgery program at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Economy

Orioles' Economic Impact in Florida Tops $511 Million Since 2015

The organization refocused its community efforts in 2020 to support Sarasota residents in the face of Covid-19.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Unity Awards

Unity Award Winners Receive Honorariums from Community Foundation

The honorariums will support nonprofit causes chosen by this year’s honorees.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Openings

Nailed It DIY Studio to Open This Weekend

The Sarasota location is the franchise’s 25th store.

02/22/2021 By Staff