Finance

City, Credit Union Partner to Provide Residents Access to Financial Services

The services and programs will benefit city residents who are unbanked or underbanked, and underserved.

12/30/2019 By Staff

Politics

How Far Will Joe Gruters Go?

Sarasota's Joe Gruters is the original Trumper and now one of Florida’s most powerful politicians. He’s not stopping there.

12/30/2019 By David Hackett

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OLLI at Ringling’s College’s “Listening to Women” Series Is Feb. 6-March 12

A six-session series featuring innovative women.

12/27/2019

Football

Billy Huthman Named Head Football Coach at North Port High School

Huthman was the North Port Bobcats; assistant football coach during the 2019-20 season and was responsible for quarterbacks and special teams.

12/27/2019 By Staff

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Realtors Launch Partnership

Kimberlie MacDonald and Melissa Watrobsky are affiliated with the company's Lakewood Ranch office.

12/27/2019 By Staff

Philanthropy

Community Raises More Than $1 Million for Season of Sharing

The milestone sparked a second $100,000 contribution to the campaign from The Patterson Foundation.

12/27/2019 By Staff

Best of the Year

The Food Stories You Read and Loved in 2019

It was a delicious year.

12/27/2019 By Megan McDonald

Education

Sarasota Charter School Program Wins International Education Award

Sarasota Military Academy's Operation Outbreak was named the world’s most innovative hybrid learning program.

12/26/2019 By Staff

Openings

Arthur Murray Dance Centers Opens New Lakewood Ranch Location

A grand-opening ceremony will take place on Jan. 17, 2020.

12/26/2019 By Staff

Airport Authority

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Announces New Board Officers

Kristin Incrocci, owner of Lift Air Charter Services, will serve as chair for 2020.

12/26/2019 By Staff

Grants

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Announces $225,235 in Grants

Nearly 34,000 students will be impacted by the awards, which directly benefit 244 teachers and 43 K-12 schools.

12/26/2019 By Staff

Happy New Year!

Your Guide to Celebrating New Year's Eve in Sarasota

The best spots for fireworks, Champagne toasts and midnight smooches.

12/26/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Sailor Circus holiday shows, the New Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop party and more.

12/26/2019 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

Debutante Ball 2019

This season, 28 new debs, their escorts and their families graced the annual event at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

12/26/2019 Photography by Lori Sax

Bubble up

Tips For Picking the Perfect Sparkling Wine for New Year's Eve

The preferred wine of everyone from royals to rappers, Champagne is universally associated with celebration, victory and success.

12/26/2019 By Bob McGinn

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Former NFL Player and Riverview Graduate Finds New Passion Mentoring Local At-Risk Youth

Bradenton based nonprofit Replay Outreach is building a winning team.

12/20/2019

Fast Track

Dr. Tracy Wagner Appointed to Higher Education Facilities Financing Authority

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Wagner, Ringling College's vice-president for finance and administration, to a five-year term.

12/20/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Announces New Board Member

Dominique LeClezio, Feld Entertainment vice-president of creative and marketing services, will serve a three-year term.

12/20/2019 By Staff

Development

New 60-Unit Condo Project Under Permit Review

Named the Drapac Condominiums, the development will consist of a wide variety of units, ranging from 900 square feet to 3,000 square feet.

12/20/2019 By Staff

Caked up

Five Crave-Worthy Cakes

Chef Judi shares her five favorite slices, including a limited-time-only holiday treat from C'est La Vie!

12/20/2019 By Judi Gallagher