Fast Track

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Promotes Kelly Carlstein

Carlstein has been named vice-president of brand strategy.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Fresh To-Go

Jacked Panda in Lakewood Ranch Wants to Make Mealtime Easier

Chef and bodybuilder Jeff Houser is prepping healthy meals and delivering them in his bright pink, panda-decorated vans.

02/22/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Good Deeds

Doctors Hospital Occupational Therapist Will Compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Kyle McCreight is competing in honor of his dog, Tre, who overcame significant physical disabilities.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

JFCS of the Suncoast Appoints New Chief of Client Services

Eddie Collins will oversee all non-clinical programs and services.

02/22/2022 By Staff

The Pandemic

If You're on Medicare Part B, You Can Get Up to Eight Free Covid Tests Per Month

Tests can be sent to your home, or you can pick them up at local Medicare-approved health clinics.

02/22/2022 By Samantha Lane

Real Estate

The Quay's Luxury High-Rise, Bayso, Has Sold Out in Record Time

The 149 residences in the 18-story high-rise at the Quay have sold out in less than 12 months. They're slated to be done next year.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Take Two

It's 'Twosday'—But What Exactly Does That Mean?

Today is 2/22/22. Are today's digits a wacky coincidence, or is there a hidden meaning in numbers? We caught up with a local spiritual practitioner to find out.

02/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Clamtastic!

Sarasota Baywatch Plans to Release 1 Million Clams Into Local Waters

Clams naturally filter excess nutrients that can contribute to red tide blooms and inhibit sea grass growth—a necessary food source for local marine mammals.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Trade Secrets: A Q&A with Bloom Organics Day Spa’s Owner

Christine Frezza shares her tips for self-care. Spoiler alert: sweat is a key ingredient.

02/21/2022

Human Rights

Equality Florida, Project Pride SRQ to Host 'Emergency Say Gay' Rally on Sunday

The event is in response to anti-LGBTQ bills being considered in the Florida Legislature.

02/21/2022 By Megan McDonald

Sponsored Content

UnidosNow

Empowering the Hispanic/Latinx community members in our region through education, integration, and civic engagement to achieve the American dream.

02/21/2022

Fundraising

Tidewell Foundation, Anna Maria Oyster Bar Partner on Memorial Fundraiser

During this year’s “Tidewell Day” on Feb. 24, $10 from each order of Danish Baby Back Ribs at all Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations will be donated to the Tidewell Foundation.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Education

USF Researchers, Students Study Court Program to Help Sex-Trafficking Victims

The researchers’ work could become a model for similar programs around the country.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Awards

Manatee County Names Educator, Support Employee of the Year

Deelah Jackson is a fourth-grade teacher at Samoset Elementary and Kari Keech-Babcock is guidance secretary at Lakewood Ranch High School.

02/21/2022 By Staff

Review

Circus Sarasota Offers the Usual Popular Mix of Daring, Dogs and More

The thrills and fun of live circus performances return to Nathan Benderson Park.

02/21/2022 By Kay Kipling

Review

In FST's The Play That Goes Wrong, Disaster Delivers Hilarity

There are plentiful laughs to be had in this Olivier Award-winning comedy by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer.

02/21/2022 By Kay Kipling

Home Tour

This Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores Home Has Hosted Presidents, Performing Artists and Famous Authors

Built in 1912, this historic home hit the market for $7.5 million and is already pending. Here's a peek inside.

02/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Grants

Science and Environment Council Awarded $10,000 Grant

The funding was used to to commission a study to measure the value that SEC provides to its members.

02/18/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Foundation Names Executive Director of Education and Lifelong Learning

Most recently, Kelli Maldonado served as the director of education and community engagement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

02/18/2022 By Staff

Elections

Supervisor of Elections Sets Early Voting Dates, Times, Locations for March Elections

Early voting will begin Saturday, Feb. 26, and continue through Sunday, March 6 or the March 8 School District Referendum and County Charter Referendum.

02/18/2022 By Staff