Grants

Community Foundation Awards More Than $281,000 in Grants

The funding was distributed to 16 organizations in the foundation's Equity and Access competitive grant cycle.

03/24/2022 Photography by Staff

Development

City of Venice Buys Land for $1.5 Million to Develop a Park

Engineering and permitting for the park will begin in October, with construction expected to begin 10 to 12 months after that.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Grants

Selby Foundation 'Small and Mighty' Grants Cycle Opens April 1

The program was developed for small-scale nonprofits in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

03/22/2022 By Staff

Coaching

Women's Resource Center to Offer Free Business Coaching for Female Entrepreneurs

The organization will provide coaching, training, networking, workshops, access to capital, and mentorship programs.

03/21/2022 By Staff

Workshops

Public Relations Association to Discuss Tourism Partnerships

Featured speakers will include Erin Duggan, vice-president of Visit Sarasota County, and Rick Piccolo, president/CEO of SRQ Airport.

03/15/2022 By Staff

Grants

Suncoast Credit Union Awards Education Foundation $75,000

The funding will be used to support awards, teacher and school grants and more.

03/15/2022 By Staff

Drop Your Jeans

Up Your Workout Ante With a 28-Day Challenge at This Sarasota Gym

The "Drop your Jeans" challenge at P-Fit Sarasota will have you focusing on your nutrition, exercise habits and hydration.

03/15/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Expansions

Milwaukee Engineering Firm Expands Footprint in Sarasota

GRAEF-USA Inc. has acquired Erickson Consulting Engineers.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Covid-19 Update

It's Been Two Years Since the Start of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Here's Where We Stand.

While cases are on the decline in our area, deaths are still being reported.

03/11/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Mind Bend

Five Upcoming Yoga Classes Where You Can Bend Your Mind and Body

From fox yoga to sound baths to yoga at an architectural icon, these local yoga classes are truly unique.

03/11/2022 By Samantha Lane

Acquisitions

Sarasota-Based SouthTech Acquired by Thrive

For almost three decades, SouthTech has provided IT support to more than 275 companies in southwest Florida.

03/09/2022 By Staff

Women in Film

The Ultimate Movie Night: Stream Films from the 'Through Women's Eyes' Film Festival

This year's fest features 37 international and domestic films ranging from two to 96 minutes in length.

03/09/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Workshops

Gulf Coast Community Foundation to Host Nonprofit Workshop

The topic is "communicating with brevity and impact."

03/04/2022 By Staff

Empty seats

Spring Training Is Postponed—Again

As of today, spring training could begin on Saturday, March 12, at the earliest.

03/03/2022 By Samantha Lane

Fast Track

Barancik Foundation Elects Dr. Laura Kingsley to Board of Directors

Kingsley was previously Sarasota County Schools' assistant superintendent and chief academic officer.

02/28/2022 By Staff

Continuing Education

'Beach University' Returns to Siesta Beach on March 3

The free educational series invites community members and visitors to learn about coastal environments in one-hour sessions.

02/28/2022 By Staff

Education

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Launches 'Jumpstart Your Future' Program

The foundation will partner with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to provide 75 low-income students with one-year Florida Prepaid College Foundation Scholarships.

02/25/2022 By Staff

Grants

CareerEdge to Open Applications for Grant Funding on March 1

CareerEdge offers funding to employers who will use the funding to increase employees’ skills, accelerate promotions, and provide wage increases.

02/24/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

S-One Named All-Faiths Food Bank’s 2021 Corporate Group of the Year

S-One partners with All-Faiths Food Bank throughout the year with food distribution at mobile pantries, mobile farmers markets, and warehouse packing.

02/24/2022 By Staff

Shopping

St. Armands Circle Adds New Merchants

Gelato-Go, Kathy Groob Art and Salt Life have all opened; AcuMed Accupuncture and Wellness and Hatley Boutique have moved to new locations on the circle.

02/23/2022 By Staff

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Community Foundation Awards More Than $281,000 in Grants

City of Venice Buys Land for $1.5 Million to Develop a Park

Selby Foundation 'Small and Mighty' Grants Cycle Opens April 1

Women's Resource Center to Offer Free Business Coaching for Female Entrepreneurs

Public Relations Association to Discuss Tourism Partnerships

Suncoast Credit Union Awards Education Foundation $75,000

Up Your Workout Ante With a 28-Day Challenge at This Sarasota Gym

Milwaukee Engineering Firm Expands Footprint in Sarasota

It's Been Two Years Since the Start of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Here's Where We Stand.

Five Upcoming Yoga Classes Where You Can Bend Your Mind and Body

Sarasota-Based SouthTech Acquired by Thrive

The Ultimate Movie Night: Stream Films from the 'Through Women's Eyes' Film Festival

Gulf Coast Community Foundation to Host Nonprofit Workshop

Spring Training Is Postponed—Again

Barancik Foundation Elects Dr. Laura Kingsley to Board of Directors

'Beach University' Returns to Siesta Beach on March 3

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Launches 'Jumpstart Your Future' Program

CareerEdge to Open Applications for Grant Funding on March 1

S-One Named All-Faiths Food Bank’s 2021 Corporate Group of the Year

St. Armands Circle Adds New Merchants