Fast track

Big Brothers Big Sisters Hires New Volunteer Recruiter

The nonprofit recently named Teresa Taft as its new community volunteer recruiter.

04/21/2021 By Staff

Marine Life

Mote Coral Restoration Efforts Featured in National Geographic, Good Morning America

To date, Mote has planted more than 100,000 fragments of coral along Florida’s Coral Reef.

04/20/2021 By Staff

Grants

Foundation for the Church of the Palms Supports Habitat for Humanity Sarasota

The funds will benefit eight families moving into their new home in Hammock Place, an affordable community developed by Habitat Sarasota.

04/20/2021 By Staff

Awards

Seven Local Educators Given Congressional Teacher Awards

Three teachers in Sarasota County and three in Manatee County were recognized.

04/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

FourThought Private Wealth Hires Two

Uri Lafontant has been named client relationship service manager and Anne Buckley director of clients services and operations.

04/20/2021 By Staff

Centennial Celebrations

Sarasota Centennial App Adds New Auto Tours

The five unique tours offer turn-by-turn directions and expert historical narration.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Full Charge

FPL Installs Electric Vehicle Universal Fast Chargers in Sarasota

The Landings now features six fast-charging connections, which are compatible with most electric vehicles.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Arts Advocates Announces 2021-2022 Board Officers

The mission of Arts Advocates is to inspire creativity, advance education and connect the community to the arts.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Football

Downtown Sarasota Alliance to Celebrate Tampa Bay Bucs

The event is part of the DSA's Spring Happy Hour series.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Community Foundation Appoints Vice President of Knowledge and Equity

Ranata Reeder will balance data with community input to bring awareness to inequities and guidance for building a more equitable region.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Taxes

Selby Gardens Will Go to Court Over Tax Exemption Case

Selby Gardens CEO Jennifer Rominiecki said the reason is a "technical issue" with the Value Adjustment Board.

04/19/2021 By Staff

Blood Drive

SunCoast Blood Centers Making Critical Call for Donations

Hospitals are experiencing an increase in patients requiring blood transfusions, the blood bank says.

04/16/2021 By Staff

Preservation

Coalition Announces Second Annual 'Six to Save' Program

This year's list of six will be announced during Historic Preservation Month in May.

04/16/2021 By Staff

Red Tide

Red Tide Present in the Gulf, DOH Says

And is it just a coincidence after the Piney Point crisis?

04/15/2021 By Staff

Marine Life

Florida Keys to Undergo Unprecedented Coral Restoration Project

The restoration effort, which includes Mote Marine Laboratory, is the most ambitious effort to date in the U.S.

04/15/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Women's Resource Center to Host Free Info Session About Healthcare Careers

The session will focus on entry-level, career-laddering jobs available at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

04/15/2021 By Staff

Coronavirus

Experimental New Treatment Targets Deadly Inflammation in Covid Patients

Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) is one of more than a dozen research sites nationwide participating in the trial.

04/15/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

All Faiths Food Bank to Hold Monthly Food Distributions at Van Wezel

The large-scale events will take place on the fourth Saturday of each month through October at the Van Wezel.

04/15/2021 By Staff

Trade

Port Manatee Container Trade Up 74 Percent in First Half of Fiscal Year

Additionally, the port's short tons of containerized loads were up 56.6 percent over the same timeframe last year.

04/15/2021 By Staff

Awards

Local PR Association Announces 2021 Image Awards Winners

The competition recognizes work in three divisions: public relations programs, public relations collateral and public relations digital tools.

04/14/2021 By Staff