Green Places

Local Organizations Launch New Sustainability Initiative

Partners for Green Places is a collaborative movement and grant program designed to inspire organizations and nonprofits to implement sustainable measures.

10/16/2019 By Staff

The Bay

Bay Park Conservancy Shares Fundraising, Site Plan Progress

The conservancy is two-thirds of the way to its $20 million private fundraising goal.

10/16/2019 By Staff

Weekly Planner

Oktoberfest, Fried Chicken and Champagne and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a wine dinner at The Sarasota Modern and an eco-friendly event at Ben & Jerry's.

10/16/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Rom-com

'The Great Love Debate' Comes to Sarasota

Prepare yourself for a live battle of the sexes hosted by McCurdy's next week.

10/15/2019 By Shelby Schwartz

Ship Shape

Port Manatee Breaks Fiscal Year Cargo Records

Among other accomplishments, the port topped 10 million tons of total annual throughput for the first time in its 50-year history.

10/15/2019 By Staff

Education

Sarasota County Schools Announces 2020 'Principal of the Year'

The school system also named the 2020 Assistant Principal of the Year.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Travel

SRQ Airport Traffic Up 51 Percent in September

Traffic for September 2019 was up 51 percent over September of 2018, and year-to-date passenger numbers are up 40 percent so far.

10/14/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Sara Brunow Named Asolo Rep Education and Engagement Director

Most recently, Brunow was the  director of community engagement at Houston's Theatre Under The Stars.

10/11/2019 By Staff

Manufacturing

PGT Innovations Launches New iLab

The iLab team will provide solutions to customers with projects that require new and inventive features, custom needs, or one-of-a-kind products.

10/11/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Venice Regional Bayfront Health Appoints Chief Quality Officer

Carole Beauchamp, R.N., has more than 30 years of healthcare experience in clinical, managerial and consulting roles.

10/10/2019 By Staff

Doing good

Three-Day Event Raises Money for Rural Schools in South Africa

Safari Sarasota participants can listen to wildlife stories, taste wine and sample South African cuisine while supporting South Africa's Good Work Foundation.

10/10/2019 By Shelby Schwartz