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Grants

Child Protection Center Receives $90,000 Grant

Funding from the McCune Family Foundation will support the prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse.

08/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Empath Health Announces New Senior Executive Team

The positions will serve the new nonprofit created by the merger of Empath Health and Stratum Health System.

08/19/2021 By Staff

Events

South Venice Civic Association to Host 20th Annual Business Expo

The event will take place Aug. 28.

08/19/2021 By Staff

Insurance

New Insurance Agency Opens in Venice

Wizeth Stecconi will open Brightway, The Stecconi Agency on Monday, Aug. 23.

08/19/2021 By Staff

Booze Flash

New Liquor Store Opens in Lakewood Ranch

The new ABC Fine Wine & Spirits includes a walk-in cigar humidor, a walk-in beer cooler and a station for refilling growlers.

08/19/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Art for sale at Selby Gardens, a musical back-to-school bash, Godspell onstage and more.

08/19/2021 By Kay Kipling

Shipping

Port Manatee Serving as Import Hub for MarineMax

Recently, Port Manatee received a shipment of 14 Aquila catamarans, each measuring as long as 54 feet.

08/18/2021 By Staff

Grants

Samaritan Counseling Services Awarded $50,000 Grant

The funding comes from the McCune Family Foundation and will be used to support mental health for at-risk children and youth.

08/18/2021 By Staff

Covid-19

Does the Covid Lambda Variant Pose a Threat to Sarasota?

The Lambda variant is present in Florida—however, it's only a "variant of interest," not a "variant of concern," according to the CDC.

08/18/2021 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Will Roll Out Next Month in U.S.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that boosters will be available for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

08/18/2021 By Megan McDonald

Your Health Questions Answered

What Exactly Is Everesting?

The cycling challenge gained popularity during Covid-19 lockdowns, but it's still being tackled by amateurs and pros. Here's how to get started.

08/18/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Building Up

St. Armands Circle's Hotel-Grocery Project May Have Competition

City of Sarasota commissioners voted this week to consider other offers to purchase the Fillmore parking lot.

08/18/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Art Appreciation

Four Black Sarasota Artists You Need to Know

These men are constantly creating new work—and challenging existing ideas about inclusion in the art world.

08/18/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Education

After-School Club Launches at Nokomis Horse Ranch

The club will allow students an opportunity to experience ranch-based learning and horsemanship programs.

08/18/2021 By Staff

Wine Maven

Meet Gina Lyons, Sarasota's Champagne Doyen

Through her company, A Vine Affair, Lyons offers in-depth Champagne seminars and tastings in private homes and corporate venues.

08/18/2021 By Bob McGinn

Construction

Firmo Construction Opens Additional Office Location in Fort Myers

The new office is located in the River District of downtown Fort Myers.

08/17/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

All Faiths Food Bank Receives Match for Autumn Harvest Campaign

The Rakay Family Foundation is currently offering up to $100,000 in one-to-one matching funds for gifts made through Sept. 30.

08/17/2021 By Staff

Podcasts

Sarasota Teens Launch Sex Education Podcast

Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett participated in Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida’s Peer Education program.

08/17/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

Sarasota Memorial's Covid-19 Patient Census Is the Highest It's Ever Been

Of the 239 Covid-positive patients in the hospital, 52 are in the ICU and 34 are on ventilators; 89 percent of them are unvaccinated.

08/17/2021 By Megan McDonald

Education

New Program Formed to Help Struggling Readers

The Strauss Literacy Initiative is bringing together nonprofits, schools, and education partners to provide awareness about literary challenges like dyslexia.

08/17/2021 By Staff

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