Florida No. 47 in Ranking of 'Best States for Teachers'
To compile the rankings, Wallethub looked at teachers' salaries and income growth, tenure protections, overall school quality, teacher turnover and more.
Education Foundation Adds Six New Board Members
Nancy Harris, Kent Hayes, Anne Rollings, B.J. Ivey, Michael Feltovic and Stephanie Hawkins recently joined the nonprofit's board.
Florida No. 1 in Ranking of Growth of Women-Owned Businesses
Florida recorded the fastest growth in new women-owned businesses in the country between 2007 and 2018.
Homebuilder Confidence Steady
America's Housing Market Index reading is 68 this month, the same as in June. It had risen as high as 74 last December before declining.
Back-to-School Spending Projected to Reach $82.8 Billion
That's down from last year's estimated spending of $83.6 billion.
Radio Station Shifts Format
The Sarasota radio station WSRQ is changing its programming from talk radio to music beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, June 29.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards Over $5.8 Million in Grants
The money will be used to support efforts to improve infant health, address homelessness and more.
Fourth of July Cookout and Picnic Spending Will Top $6.9 Billion
That's down from last year's estimated $7.1 billion in spending, according to new survey results.
Seminar Covers 'How to Practice PR Without Losing Your Soul'
The class will be led by Dick Martin, an author and former public relations lead at AT&T.
School Board Debates Set for June 7 and 21
The next two Sarasota Tiger Bay Club luncheons will feature debates between candidates for the Sarasota County School Board.
American Birth Rate Hits Record Low
The number of births in America hit a 30-year-low in 2017.
Florida Home Sales Down
The number of sales of single-family homes in Florida declined in the first quarter of this year when compared to the first quarter of 2017.
Digital Marketing Workshop Takes Place May 22
Manasota SCORE mentor Nick Choat will offer a guide to digital marketing for small businesses at Manatee Technical College.
Grant Used to Encourage High School Girls to Pursue Tech Careers
University of South Florida professors recently received a grant to create summer workshops for ninth and 10th grade girls.
Giving Challenge Raises More Than $11.7 Million
The money was raised in 24 hours to support 636 organizations located in or serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.
Online Advertising Company Joins Coalition for Better Ads
The Sarasota company Revcontent recently joined the Coalition for Better Ads as a board member.
Manatee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Small Business Week
Throughout the week, the Chamber will highlight the impact small businesses have on the area's economy and community.
New Partnership Aims to Improve Prenatal Care, Early Childhood Services
Thirty-two nonprofits, foundations and health care agencies recently launched a new initiative, First 1,000 Days Sarasota County.
Sales of Single-Family Homes Down
Sales in both Sarasota and Manatee counties declined in March when compared to sales in March 2017.
New Dry Cleaning Franchise Opens This Month
Sarasota's new Tide Dry Cleaners franchise is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, April 28.