Key Sailing Has a Story to Tell
Jan Hamel Solomon and her husband, Tim Solomon, can tell you some stories. Since purchasing Key Sailing in 2007, the seasoned sailors have hosted more than 40,000 guests across more than 25,000 miles, almost entirely in the idyllic waters of Sarasota Bay and the inshore Gulf of Mexico. The goal is to provide a peaceful, almost otherworldly experience aboard their 41-foot Morgan sailing yacht, the Key Breeze. Hannah Wallace has the full story in the Siesta Sand. Read on. Photo Credit: Joni Dusek
CORE SRQ Welcomes New CEO
The CoreSRQ Board of Directors has announced Sarasota native Michelle Mitchell as Core’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer. Michelle has a Business degree from the University of South Florida and has led advertising sales for the media industry for over 30 years. She started her career with the Herald Tribune Media Group - (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) in 1991, transitioned to a senior leadership role with the Tampa Bay Times for more than ten years and then returned to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune five years
Food Bank Hosts Campaign Against Summer Hunger
The Campaign Against Summer Hunger returns for its 9th year April 1-May 15, 2022. Since the start of the campaign in 2014, All Faiths Food Bank has known that when school ends, hunger begins for more than 40,000 children. And now, as the cost of living surges in the face of growing inflation, so many families are working harder than ever to make ends meet. Nearly 50% of Sarasota County students and 100% of DeSoto County students rely on free and reduced meals at school. The summer months can be
Business World Promo Supply Named Best Place to Work
The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) today announced the top 50 best places to work in the $23.2 billion promotional products industry, with Counselor magazine naming Children’s World Uniform Supply (parent company of Chamber member Business World Promo Supply) number 34 on the list out of over 25,000 companies. Counselor magazine, part of the ASI Media group, delivers award-winning digital and print content to industry leaders, distributor decision-makers and top salespeople throughout the promo
Siesta Key Chamber Hosts Easter Egg Hunt
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 Easter Egg Hunt and Children’s Party Saturday, April 16, 9am to noon at Turtle Beach (8699 Turtle Beach Road). Siesta Key's Turtle Beach is two point five miles south of Stickney Point Road on Midnight Pass. Free parking is available in the Turtle Beach parking lot. The free Siesta Key Breeze Trolley service begins at 8am and will be making rounds approximately every thirty minutes from Siesta Key Village to Turtle Beach. Track the Trolley in real time
All Faiths Food Bank Announces 2022 Board of Directors
Nonprofit leaders key to executing strategic priorities, supporting culture, and making key connections throughout the community As the pandemic impacts continue to spur historic levels of need and the cost of living skyrockets for community members in every economic bracket, All Faiths Food Bank is committed to meeting immediate needs as well as bringing attention to – and working to bring down – the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity. All Faiths is pleased to announce its
Youth volunteer program helping to end hunger in our community
All Faiths Food Bank’s High School Hunger Heroes program launched in January of 2021, with 200 students participating A recent effort is proving that – no matter how young or old, or what their previous experience in charitable works may be – all community members can, indeed, make a difference in the lives of others. The launch of All Faiths Food Bank’s High School Hunger Heroes program in January of 2021 has been an unqualified success, as numerous Food Bank mobile pantry sites have enjoyed a major boost
Arthur Murray Hosts Rhythm & Rapport
A 30+ Singles Latin Dance ExperienceArthur Murray Dance Studio will be teaming up with Art Of Attraction to bring the beautiful people of Sarasota a new and unique Latin Dance Night experience, Friday, August 20, 2021 at its Sarasota Center.Attendees will learn how to refine key skills you already have to effectively communicate, build rapport, and feel confident talking to anyone you want to attract. And, you'll learn the most popular Latin dance styles including salsa, rumba, bachata and merengue while
