Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Feb. 25-March 3

Baseball is here! Plus, a world golf championship, a daredevil rally, digital ballet performances and more.

02/25/2021 By Kay Kipling

Events

Sarasota Chamber Celebrates Black History Month with Newtown Trolley Tour

The tour will take place on Friday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Finance

PGTI Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year Results

The company announced that fourth quarter 2020 net sales increased 27 percent, to $222 million.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Transportation

'Call a Lyft Ride' Now Available in Sarasota

Designed for use by seniors and those without access to the Lyft app, the service allows users to call to book a ride with a Lyft agent.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Grants

Healthcare Foundation Receives $300,000 Gift from Deb Kabinoff

The funds are in support of Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Multi-Media Center.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Parallel Universe

Kids' Film Contest Helps Them Imagine Life Beyond the Pandemic

The Sarasota Film Festival will host a contest called "Parallel Universes," where kids can imagine a world without the pandemic.

02/24/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

Can Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Your Health?

The popular alternative treatment can do more than just relieve back pain.

02/24/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Real estate

Parade of Homes Offers Tours of Nearly 100 Extraordinary Houses Through March 14

Homebuilders in nine Sarasota and Manatee communities are participating in this year's Parade.

02/24/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Space

Roskamp Institute Partners With NASA

As an Animal Care Facility, Roskamp Institute will support several NASA missions per year over the next four years.

02/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Resident Named President of National Spine and Pain Centers

Douglas Badertscher previously held executive roles at 360 Orthopedics and Coastal Orthopedics, among others.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Awards

SMH Physician Honored for Performing 2,000th Robotic Surgery Procedure

Dr. Robert Carey, a urologist, is one of the founders of the robotic surgery program at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Economy

Orioles' Economic Impact in Florida Tops $511 Million Since 2015

The organization refocused its community efforts in 2020 to support Sarasota residents in the face of Covid-19.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Soaring High

Circus Arts Conservatory Will Prevail with a Special Benefit Show

Many Cirque du Soleil stars will shine in the March performances.

02/23/2021 By Kay Kipling

Unity Awards

Unity Award Winners Receive Honorariums from Community Foundation

The honorariums will support nonprofit causes chosen by this year’s honorees.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Aldi Aficionado

New Cookbook Offers Tips on What to Make With Your Aldi Haul

Sarasota recently got its first Aldi. If you need ideas for what to pick up, consider grabbing Jeanette Hurt's new cookbook.

02/23/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Good News, Bad News

The Sarasota Ballet to Offer Outdoor Performances; La Musica Has to Cancel

The ballet marks a return to performing before live audiences, while Covid-19 concerns block the annual chamber music festival.

02/23/2021 By Kay Kipling

Lifted

Sarasota Gym Will Host Florida's First Kettlebell Competition

The event will take place this Saturday, Feb. 27, at Gym SRQ.

02/23/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Openings

Nailed It DIY Studio to Open This Weekend

The Sarasota location is the franchise’s 25th store.

02/22/2021 By Staff

Networking

Sarasota Chamber to Host 2021 Party on the Bay

The event takes place Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the Van Wezel.

02/22/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

New College Foundation Names Two Directors of Philanthropy

In their new positions, Declan Sheehy and Marcia Crawley are responsible for creating and implementing engagement strategies to secure resources for the college.

02/22/2021 By Staff