Science

Mote Breaks Ground on New Science Education Aquarium

The new 110,000-square-foot aquarium will feature more than 1 million gallons of exhibits.

11/13/2020 By Staff

Red Tide

Mote Marine Laboratory Projects Selected for Red Tide Initiative

The 16 Mote- and partner-led projects will be awarded more than $2.1 million in total grant support.

11/12/2020 By Staff

Exits

Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College Executive Director Stepping Down

Anne-Marie Russell joined Ringling College of Art and Design in 2015 and was the college’s first employee dedicated to the museum.

11/12/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

First Step of Sarasota Names New Board Members, Officers

The new board officers are Patrick Robinson, chair and deputy chief, Ron Turner, secretary, and Jay Miller, treasurer.

11/12/2020 By Staff

Grants

Partners for Green Places Grants $26,746 to Forty Carrots Family Center

The grant provides energy efficient funding for Forty Carrots, resulting in savings that will result in additional community programming.

11/12/2020 By Staff

Travel

Southwest Airlines to Begin Service From SRQ Airport Next Year

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will be Southwest's 10th Florida airport.

11/12/2020 By Staff

Retirement

CEO of Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to Retire in 2021

Howard Tevlowitz has been the federation's CEO for more than 20 years.

11/11/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Leslie M. Turner Joins The Bay Park Conservancy’s Board of Directors

Turner recently retired as senior vice-president and general counsel for The Hershey Company, and was formerly general counsel for Coca-Cola North America.

11/11/2020 By Staff

Awards

Goodwill Veterans Services Program Manager Named 'Veteran of the Year'

Todd Hughes served in the U.S. Army with deployment to Iraq; after a serious head injury, he used his GI Bill benefits to enroll in school and help other vets.

11/11/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Ringling College Receives $600,000 Gift

The funds, part of a $3 million commitment, come from the Ringling College Library Association to support the Alfred R. Goldstein Library and student scholarships.

11/10/2020 By Staff

Awards

Atlas Networks Named One of 50 'Companies to Watch' by GrowFL

"Companies to Watch" recognizes and honors second-stage companies that demonstrate high performance.

11/10/2020 By Staff

Health News

Omeza Launches Second Consumer Product

Omeza Lidocaine Oil is for temporary relief for pain and itching for cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and other minor skin irritations.

11/10/2020 By Staff

Holidays

All Faiths Food Bank Kicks Off Holiday Turkey Distribution Effort

All Faiths hopes to provide 9,000 turkeys and 4 million meals to feed children, families, veterans and seniors this holiday season.

11/10/2020 By Staff

Veterans Day

Recycle Your Old Computer and Help a Veteran

Bradenton PC Repair and Last 7 Studios will donate your old device to a veteran in need.

11/10/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Jewish Federation Adds to Development Team

Barbara Mazer has been named chief development strategist.

11/09/2020 By Staff

Workshops

Manatee Community Foundation Presents 'Seven Tips to Make the Most of Your Year-End Giving'

The event will be hosted by Manatee Community Foundation philanthropy team members Alicia Chalmers and Jennifer Abbott.

11/09/2020 By Staff

Grants

Regions Foundation Awards CareerEdge Funding for Scaling Fast-Track Trainings

The $50,000 grant will provide salary reimbursement, internship and apprenticeship opportunities, and help increase workforce talent.

11/09/2020 By Staff

Talks

Former New York Fed President, CEO to Speak at New College

William C. Dudley will discuss the country's economic future in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

11/09/2020 By Staff

Development

Bradenton’s Aqua by the Bay to Begin Construction of Master-Planned Development

Aqua by the Bay is a 529-acre master-planned development located on Sarasota Bay on El Conquistador Parkway.

11/06/2020 By Staff

Health News

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to Open New Freestanding Emergency Department Dec. 1

The full-service emergency department will provide emergency care 24-hours a day by a board-certified physician

11/06/2020 By Staff