Business

Grant Report

Academy at Glengary Chosen as Sarasota Subaru’s Hometown Charity

Plus, developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates $100,000 to the Sarasota County Comprehensive Treatment Court and more.

07/30/2023 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Art Museum Announces 2023-2024 Teen Arts Council

Plus, the Venice Symphony names a new development manager and ensembleNEWSRQ names its first general manager.

07/30/2023 By Staff

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Sarasota Tourism Is Still Going Strong

The latest numbers show that Sarasota County is still a fan favorite, welcoming more international travelers, with more future bright spots in the works.

07/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Honors

Sarasota Magazine Wins 17 Florida Magazine Association Awards

The publication was recognized for its writing, design, photography, illustrations, website and social media presence.

07/22/2023 By Staff

Openings

Ride Cycling Studio Opens in The Mark

Plus, BayFirst Bank buys its Newtown building and Erika Alarcón opens Bridal by Barbie's Boutique.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Nelle Miller Named Interim Executive Director at UnidosNow

Plus, Victoria Thames takes over at Manatee Community Foundation and Bank of America names two local Student Leaders.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $1 Million for Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Plus, Operation Warrior Resolutions receives a $150,000 grant to help local veterans and more.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Approves More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Plus, ALSO Youth awards scholarships and CareerEdge provides funding for local employers.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Erin Duggan Named President, CEO of Visit Sarasota County

Duggan will take over for Virginia Haley, who retires in September.

07/06/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Head Named Chair of Visit Florida Board

Plus, Ringling College names a new VP of academic affairs and retired pharma exec Bob Essner has been named to the board of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

06/26/2023 By Staff

Politics

Business Leaders Say Florida's New Immigration Law Will Make It Harder and More Expensive to Build

The construction industry may take a blow once the state’s new immigration bill takes effect July 1.

06/14/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Thunder by the Bay Festival Raises $315,000 for Suncoast Charities for Children

Plus, the Barancik Foundation approves more than $20 million in grants and Ringling College is selected as the home of the Carl Foreman Award.

06/05/2023 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Ron Turner Named President of Florida Supervisors of Elections

Plus, Selby Foundation awards "Selby Scholars" and the School Board of Manatee names Jason Wysong its next superintendent.

06/05/2023 By Staff

New Hires

Sarasota Magazine Names New Publisher

SagaCity Media recently appointed Dan Starostecki as the new publisher of Sarasota Magazine.

05/22/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Manatee Credit Union Receives $2.1 Million Grant

Plus, the Selby Foundation awards more than $1 million in grants, the Sarasota Audubon Society receives $75,000 for its Quad Parcels re-wilding project, and more.

05/15/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Hugh Culverhouse Inducted to University of Alabama’s Inaugural 1831 Society

Plus, the finalists for the Sarasota Chamber's 2023 Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business Awards and more.

05/15/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Asolo Rep Names New Managing Director

Plus, Sara Curtis Robinson has been hired as vice-president of advancement at Ringling College of Art and Design.

05/08/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Barancik Foundation Grants $250,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

Plus, grants to Meals on Wheels, Selby Gardens and more.

04/17/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Names New President and CEO

Phillip P. Lanham currently serves as the chief philanthropy officer at Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

04/17/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Bay Park Conservancy Names New CFO

Plus, Sarasota County names a new director of general services and Forty Carrots Family Center breaks ground on its new mental health/parenting services building.

04/10/2023 By Staff