Beach Guide

Visit Sarasota County Launches New Beaches Feature on App

Beach Pass encourages users to explore Sarasota County beaches and offers them a chance to earn exclusive prizes.

02/12/2021 By Staff

Adopt Don't Shop

Manatee County Animal Services Waiving Adoption Fee Through Feb. 28

Adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and rabies certificate, a $300 value.

02/12/2021 By Staff

Real Estate

Despite Pandemic, Local Housing Market Broke Records in 2020

The two counties reported a combined total of 25,031 closed sales in 2020, an 11.8 percent increase from 2019 totals.

02/11/2021 By Staff

Travel

United Airlines Begins Service to Houston from SRQ

The nonstop flights depart daily at 11:55 a.m.

02/11/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota County Names New Solid Waste Director

Brian Usher previously served as the county's solid waste manager.

02/11/2021 By Staff

Jobs

New College to Host Virtual Career Fair

The event will focus on students interested in internships and careers within science, math and technology.

02/11/2021 By Staff

Real Estate

City of Sarasota, Legal Aid of Manasota to Host Title Assistance Webinar for Homeowners

The free event will take place online on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m.

02/11/2021 By Staff

Grants

Healthcare Foundation Awards More Than $728,000 in Grants

The funds will be used to help purchase equipment for cardiovascular services and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

02/10/2021 By Staff

Coronavirus

Federal Order Requires Use of Face Coverings on All Sarasota County Area Transit Services

The order applies to all who utilize SCAT's services, including fixed routes, SCAT Plus and the Siesta Key Trolley.

02/10/2021 By Staff

Health News

Omeza Announces Local Clinical Trial Site for Wound Treatment

The company has partnered with Dr. John Yee as a sub-investigator for its Omeza Treatment Bundle.

02/10/2021 By Staff

Tax Time

Goodwill, United Way Partner to Provide Free Tax Prep Services

The service provides free help to those making less than $66,000, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own returns.

02/09/2021 By Staff

Rowing

Olympic Rowing Trials Set for This Weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

More than 120 athletes in 93 boats are scheduled to race in Sarasota from Feb. 22-26.

02/09/2021 By Staff

Master Plan

Final City Commission Meeting Set for Selby Gardens' Compromise Master Plan

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m.

02/09/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $115,000 in Donations

The funds support the food bank's Backpack and hunger relief programs.

02/09/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Doctors Hospital Board of Trustees Adds Three

Robert Browning, M.D., Erin McLeod and Veronica Thames will each serve on the hospital board for three-year terms.

02/09/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

'Season of Sharing' Reaches More Than $3.7 Million in 21st Annual Campaign

The campaign, which is now in its 21st year, has raised more than $30 million in total.

02/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Lawyer Selected for National Mentorship Program for Aspiring Black Lawyers

Jade Davis of Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LLP, is one of 60 lawyer mentors who were recruited from various professional networks and Black bar associations across the U.S.

02/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

PGT Innovations Co-Founder Chosen for FGIA Council

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is dedicated to improving glass, window, door and skylight technology and standards.

02/08/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Bishop Museum Names New Development Director

Allison Nash was previously associate director of the State College of Florida Foundation.

02/08/2021 By Staff

Memorial

Sarasota County Schools Unveils Statue of Groundbreaking Educator

Mrs. Dorothye Smith was the first Black principal hired within the integrated school system in Sarasota County.

02/08/2021 By Staff