Fast Track

Achieva Credit Union Names Susan Lacey Regional Market President

In her new role, Lacey will expand her focus more to strategy and growth initiatives.

03/31/2022 By Staff

Q & A

'We Don't See Prices Going Lower Anytime Soon': An Update on Our Red-Hot Housing Market

Tony Veldkamp, president of the Realtor's Association of Sarasota Manatee, talks inflation, inventory, the war in Ukraine and more.

03/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Baseball

Orioles Economic Impact in Florida Tops $545 Million Since 2015

Sarasota County’s most recent analysis measures the total impact created by the Orioles’ year-round operations in Sarasota.

03/31/2022 By Staff

Dig In

Get a Taste of UTC Starting This Weekend

From April 1-15, enjoy three course meals from 10 of UTC's eateries.

03/31/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Maine Event

Explore Sarasota's Maine Colony and Its Historic Clubhouse

The first Maine Colony Community Day takes place Saturday, April 2, and will raise money to preserve the historic Phillippi Crest Community Clubhouse.

03/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Health News

First 1000 Days Launches 'Plant, Grow, Bloom!' Campaign

The campaign will raise awareness about the initiative and the tools available to families.

03/30/2022 By Staff

Events

Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Launches Inaugural Grand Expo

The event will connect local chamber members’ products and services and non-profit organizations to businesses and the residential community.

03/30/2022 By Staff

Health News

SMH Breaks Ground on Behavioral Health Pavilion

The ceremony included remarks from Target Corp. chairman and CEO Brian Cornell, who with his wife Martha donated $10 million to support the pavilion.

03/30/2022 By Staff

The Pandemic

A Second Covid-19 Booster is Now Available to Those Age 50 and Older

The FDA approved the second booster of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Here's where to get it locally.

03/30/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What is the Carnivore Diet? And Is it Good for You?

You've heard of the vegan diet, and maybe even the keto diet, but what about one where you only eat meat? Here's the details on the carnivore diet.

03/30/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Southern Living

Two New Housing Developments Are Headed to South Sarasota

Harmon Legacy Trail and Render Legacy Trails will add 528 residences to the area.

03/30/2022 By Kim Doleatto

In the Spotlight

Award-Winning Actor Ving Rhames Visited WBTT This Week

Rhames attended a tour by WBTT director Nate Jacobs, taught a masterclass to local actors, and participated in a press reception.

03/30/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Jobs

Florida JobLink to Host Job Fair in Sarasota Today

The fair will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hamption Inn Conference Center.

03/30/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Caldwell Trust Company Adds Banker to Board of Directors

Lowman most recently served as president of Pilot Bank.

03/29/2022 By Staff

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Protects Critical Florida Panther Habitat

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, only 120 to 230 adults currently remain in the wild.

03/29/2022 By Staff

Sports

Orioles to Host Mayors Feed the Hungry Food Drive Today

The organization will collect donations for local families in need at the Orioles-Rays game at 1:05 p.m.

03/29/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

FPL Donates $300,000 to Mote SEA

The funding will sponsor the new science education aquarium's planned Eastern indigo snake and gopher tortoise exhibit.

03/29/2022 By Staff

Hoppy Easter!

Where to Have Family-Friendly Easter Fun in Sarasota-Manatee

Easter is April 17 and we found 17 egg-citing ways for your family to celebrate.

03/29/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Local Talent

This Ringling College Student's First Feature Is Headed to the Sarasota Film Festival

Will Mauricette's film Monopoly Money tells a story of two friends struggling to make ends meet.

03/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Walls That Wow

Trend Report: Wall and Ceiling Panels Can Transform a Room

Three local interior designers share their ideas for taking walls from dull to distinct.

03/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto