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Making Spirits Bright

Homemade Irish Cream Is an Excellent (and Easy) Holiday Gift

Make this, then bask in the knowledge that you're the best gift-giver of the year.

12/20/2021 By Megan McDonald

Awards

SafER Medical’s Portable Negative Pressure System Wins EMS Innovation Award

The device, a collaboration with Sarasota's Robrady, was named one of this year’s most pioneering medical products.

12/17/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota County Schools Police Department Names New Chief

Duane Oakes has been named the school district's new chief of police and executive director of safety and security, effective Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

12/17/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Bellamy Re-Elected as Manatee County Port Authority Chairman

George Kruse, Misty Servia and James Satcher were also elected to serve one-year port board officer terms.

12/17/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

What to Know about the Omicron Variant and Covid Booster Shots

Covid cases are on the rise in Florida—but so are vaccination rates.

12/17/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Hunger

Unprecedented Food Insecurity Persists in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

All Faiths Food Bank and Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee cite Covid, supply chain interruptions and the rising cost of housing as challenges.

12/17/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Event

Sarasota Tiger Bay Panel Will Discuss the Growing Privatization of Local and State Public Beaches

Some people have been arrested for walking on Sarasota beaches they’ve used for years. Why is this happening—and is it legal?

12/17/2021 By Staff

Window Wonderland

A New Bradenton Café Offers Coffee and Greek-Inspired Breakfast and Lunch Items

Kefi Streetside Cafe is located in a former bank converted into a walk-up outdoor café.

12/17/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Medical Marijuana

Sunnyside Dispensary Opens in Sarasota

The store is Cresco Labs' 13th Sunnyside dispensary in the state and 45th nationwide.

12/16/2021 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Pavitra Ciavardone Named CareerEdge Program Director

Prior to joining the chamber, Ciavardone spearheaded Goodwill Manasota's commuity engagement and development efforts.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Local DAR Member Donates Backpacks, Supplies for Homeless Veterans

The effort is called "Sue's Backpacks" in honor of the late mother of DAR member Rebecca Morgan, who first began doing this locally in 2017.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Grants

Van Wezel Foundation Receives Grant to Support Virtual Bilingual Family Art Nights

The funding comes from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Marlo Turner to Join Selby Gardens as Vice-President, Chief Advancement Officer

Turner comes to Selby Gardens from Tidewell Foundation.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Blake Medical Center Names New Chief Medical Officer

Dr. R. Lee Biggs was previously CMO of Trident Health in Charleston, South Carolina.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

The Sarasota Ballet presents Giselle, music from The Venice Symphony and Sarasota Orchestra, a holiday market and more.

12/16/2021 By Kay Kipling

Let's fantasize

Five Fake Hallmark Holiday Movies Set in Sarasota That Need to Happen ASAP

If you are rich and would like to finance any of these, have your people call my people.

12/16/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Miracles do happen

Musiq Soulchild Is Headlining a Free Family Event in Sarasota This Saturday

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist will headline an all-day event outside the Robert L. Taylor Community Center.

12/16/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Travel

SRQ Passenger Numbers Up 203 Percent in November 2021

In November, 321,643 passengers traveled through the airport.

12/15/2021 By Staff

Mental Health

NAMI Announces Continuation of Drop-In Program

NAMI's program offers participants the chance to share their experiences and receive support from others.

12/15/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Community Foundation Announces Staff Promotions, Appointments

Ranata Reeder has joined the Hull Fellows Leadership Program, Julie Alvins has been promoted to director of accounting, and Laurie Scott has been appointed philanthropic advisor.

12/15/2021 By Staff

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