Aquanauts to Astronauts

Mote Plans Livestream to Encourage African-Americans to Pursue STEM Careers

The partnership with The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum takes place Feb. 27.

02/13/2020 By Ilene Denton

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Audience Etiquette 101

From pungent perfume to noisy neighbors, the Van Wezel gives us its “Rules of the Rows.”

02/13/2020 By Olivia Savage

Development

Praxis Capital Group Funds Construction Loan for DeMarcay Condominium Project

With the $29 million loan in place, developer GK Real Estate anticipates The DeMarcay building will be complete in fall 2021.

02/13/2020 By Staff

Workshops

Women's Resource Center Will Host Federal Student Aid Application Workshop

The workshop will offer free assistance with completing the FAFSA and other scholarship applications.

02/13/2020 By Staff

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What Are Your Sunday Plans?

Why not check out these three open houses on Sunday, 2/16, from 1-4 p.m.?

02/13/2020

Fast Track

Cresswind Lakewood Ranch Hires Lifestyle Director

Rachel Scheer will create fitness, art and social programs for homeowners in the 55-plus community.

02/13/2020 By Staff

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A Romantic Evening at Home

Valentine’s Day is about taking the time to do something special with your significant other.

02/13/2020

Lectures

Forum Will Discuss Questions About Climate Change

The symposium will feature a series of keynote speakers addressing what can be done to successfully face the local, national and international challenges presented by climate change.

02/13/2020 By Staff

Weekend Planner

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend: Feb. 13-19

Orioles Spring Fest, Mandy Patinkin in concert, Thunder by the Bay Music and Motorcycle Fest and more.

02/13/2020 By Ilene Denton

Flights

Airport Will Celebrate Inaugural Flight to Allentown

Allegiant's first arriving flight from Lehigh Valley International Airport is today at 9:55 a.m.; the first departing flight at 10:45 p.m.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Groundbreaking

One More Child Breaks Ground on Sarasota Campus

The campus will include villas for single moms and children, foster family homes and a children’s center.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Theater

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Celebrates Theater Grand Opening

WBTT's $8.7 million Heart & Soul capital campaign funded renovations to both buildings on its campus, as well as improvements to the parking lot and grounds.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Nicola Lutgert Named Chief Marketing Officer at Premier Sotheby's International Realty

She will oversee marketing for the company's 40 offices from Southwest Florida to North Carolina.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Lectures

Broadcaster Yamiche Alcindor to Moderate RCLA Town Hall on Feb. 17

The PBS NewsHour correspondent will lead the discussion with Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman.

02/12/2020 By Staff

Weekly planner

Nine Fun, Romantic Options for a Special Valentine's Day Meal

Restaurants, stores and breweries are offering everything from heart-shaped steaks to beer-infused cupcakes this Valentine's Day. Here are some great options for a fun time.

02/12/2020 By Rachel Suwak and Cooper Levey-Baker

Elections

Sample Ballots for March 17 Elections Available Online

Voters may access sample ballots in both English and Spanish at SarasotaVotes.com.

02/11/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Sunz Insurance Purchases Office Building, Lot for $4.5 Million

Both properties are located in downtown Bradenton.

02/11/2020 By Staff

Grants

Community-Wide Investment Supports Child Protection Center Program

Funding—including a $300,000 investment from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation—will be used to support CPC's Personal Safety and Community Awareness Program.

02/11/2020 By Staff

Outward Bound

Rick Steves Says His Mission Is to Inspire Americans to 'Venture Beyond Orlando'

The popular guidebook author and travel TV host spoke in Sarasota on Tuesday as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture series.

02/11/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fast Track

Florida Studio Theatre Names New Director of Education

Josh Ford will oversee, coordinate, and continue to grow FST’s education programs for youth and adults.

02/10/2020 By Staff