Philanthropy

Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon Shifts to Virtual Format

The luncheon, featuring Broadway star Lorna Luft, will be livestreamed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Development

1950s-Themed Senior Day Care Coming to Sarasota

Town Square Palmer Ranch will be a 1950s-themed day center for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with a diner, library, pub, city hall, health club and more.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Elise Ramer Earns Certified Public Relations Counselor Credential

Ramer is the senior director of public relations for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.

01/06/2021 By Staff

Your Health Questions Answered

Do Weighted Blankets Really Help You Sleep Better?

Doctors say the feeling of pressure on the body can bring a sense of comfort during sleep.

01/06/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Taste test

Making Sense of Natural, Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable Wines

Interested in exploring the world of 'green' and 'clean' wines? We've got some recommendations.

01/06/2021 By Bob McGinn

An Eye on the World

Photos: Our Former Party Photographer Captures Intimate Photos of Local Life

Photographer Rebecca Baxter captures images of neighbors, visitors and their pets in a warm, intimate fashion.

01/05/2021 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Government

Sarasota City Commission Approves Selby Gardens Compromise Master Plan

The decision paves the way for Selby to begin construction on its downtown Sarasota campus.

01/05/2021 By Staff

Rankings

U.S News and World Report Names Sarasota 'Best Place to Retire'

Sarasota also ranked No. 16 on U.S. News' list of "Best Places to Live in the U.S."

01/05/2021 By Staff

Grants

The Ringling Receives $45,000 Grant from Sarasota Community Foundation

The grant will help support the Art of Performance program, the Community Gallery and exhibitions.

01/05/2021 By Staff

Coronavirus

State of Florida, Publix Partner to Offer Covid-19 Vaccines

However, Sarasota and Manatee are not part of the initial 22-location pilot program.

01/05/2021 By Staff

Listening to Black Voices

Finance Executive Ted Downing on Redlining, the Wealth Gap and Hope for the Future

Downing, a former NCAA track and field star, also recalls his time at the 1968 Olympic trials and the Black Power salutes.

01/05/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Flavor town

Restaurants Will Offer Signature Dishes as Part of 'Original Eats' Program

The goal of the two-week event is to highlight the variety of cuisine in the area and to encourage customers to order from local, independent restaurants.

01/05/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

Flanzer Philanthropic Trust Distributed $3.145 Million in Matching Grants in 2020

The Flanzer Trust recently extended the matching program through 2021, and it will begin on Jan. 8.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Rogan Donelly Named CEO of Tervis

Donelly was initially appointed the company's president in May 2016.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Mergers

Easterseals Happiness House, InStride Therapy Merge

The merger expands traditional Easterseals therapies to include hippotherapy and equine-assisted therapy.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Centennial

Sarasota County Centennial 2021 Launches Partnership Program

Established as a cultural and historical event for the region, the centennial celebration will feature a variety of activities, both in-person and virtual.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

La Musica Hires Executive Director

Joan Sussman was previously house manager for Opera Saratoga and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

01/04/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Empowering Investors to Meet Their Individual Goals

After 40 years, J. L. Bainbridge continues to put clients’ needs first.

01/04/2021

Sponsored Content

New College Foundation’s New Topics Lecture Series Continues on January 27

To mark New College’s 60th anniversary, this year’s series features noteworthy alumni whose New College experience prepared them for lives of note and careers of exceptional impact.

01/04/2021

Sponsored Content

Resolve to Live a Brain Healthy Life

You survived 2020! If exercising more and losing weight top your list of resolutions for 2021, congratulations—you have resolved to live a brain healthy life.

01/04/2021