All entries for September 2015
Mark Pritchett named as Gulf Coast Community Foundation President and CEO
Gulf Coast Community Foundation announced this morning that Mark Pritchett has been promoted as president and CEO. Pritchett, who previously served as senior vice president for Community Investment, succeeds Teri Hansen, who left the Foundation earlier this year to lead the Barancik Foundation. The appointment comes after a five-month search. “After a comprehensive, nationwide search, the Board identified Mark Pritchett as the best leader to advance Gulf Coast’s mission of transforming our region, together with our donors, through bold and proactive philanthropy,” said Ben Hanan, Gulf Coast Board Chair. Pritchett has served since 2008 and has been closely involved with numerous high-profile initiatives, among them the installation of TechActive classrooms in Sarasota County middle schools. 
Detert Files For Sarasota County Commission
State Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, formally filed on Friday as a candidate for Sarasota County Commission in District 3. The office is currently held by Christine Robinson, whose term expires in November 2016 and who cannot seek re-election because of term limits. Detert's announcement, long rumoured, formally sets into motion what will be one of the most anticipated state Senate races in Florida as high-profile leaders line up to replace her. Detert's Senate term doesn'e end until 2018, but Florida's resign-to-run law requires her to give up her seat in order to run for county commission, regardless of her political successes next year. Detert is expected to resign her seat effective November 2016, allowing a special election to succeed her to take place in the normal election cycle next year. Already, there are three Republicans raising money for the race: former state Rep. Doug Holder, R-Venice; former Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson; and state Rep. Greg Steube, R-Bradenton. (Until Detert officially resigns and a special election is held, the candidates are registered as state candidates for other seats and cycles for the moment, but are allowed to transfer campaign accounts at the appropriate time). For the moment, Detert is running unopposed. North Post City Commissioner Jim Blucher filed but wthdrew earlier this year, citing fundraising troubles as everyone anticipated Detert's entry into the race.
Buchanan: Boehner Resignation Should Be 'Wakeup Call'
Full Statement from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota: “The speaker’s surprise resignation presents an opportunity for new leadership to address the crippling dysfunction in Washington. The paralysis and gridlock that have frustrated so many Americans must end. It is my hope that Speaker Boehner’s resignation will serve as a wakeup call that leads to a positive agenda on behalf of the American people.” Picture from Speaker of the House official Flickr: Speaker John Boehner signs the Veterans Identification Card Act with U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, the bill's prime sponsor.
Sarasota County votes against extension of Downtown Sarasota CRAA special taxing district credited with turning Downtown Sarasota from blighted ghost town to thriving cultural center will sunset next year. A long-running debate between city and county... More »
Fuzion Announced New Brand, Season Line-UpFuzion Dance Artists has changed its name and brand to Sarasota Contemporary Dance. The name change was formally announced on Saturday, along with the company’s 10th anniversary season calendar. Oct... More »
Uber Will Face no Regulations in Sarasota- And Soon Neither Will TaxisSarasota City Commissioners voted unanimously tonight to allow Uber to operate its ride-sharing service in the city limits without having to adhere to any local regualtions. Taxi cab comapnies had lobbied... More »
Architecture Community Remembers Rick FawleyThe architecture community in Southwest Florida mourned the loss of Rick Fawley, a man responsible for the look of most sports venues in the region from IMG Academy to Nathan Benderson Park. His Wednesday... More »
Giving Challenge Raises $6.67 Million For Southwest Florida NonprofitsThe Giving Challenge raised a total of $6,674,839 through 36,417 gifts made between the start of the event at noon on Tuesday and the end at noon today. That more than doubles the total raised during the... More »
Giving Challenge Passes 2014's $3.12-Million Take With Hours Still Left on the ClockAt 9:04am, donations to The Giving Challenge exceeded $3.12 million, the amount raised in last year's challenge. The donations came from 28,200 gifts of as little as $25. The 24-hour philanthropy event... More »
Longtime State Sen. Bob Johnson Dies at Age 80Bob Johnson, who represented Sarasota in the Florida Legislature over portions of three decades, died Monday night at the age of 80. The long-time public servant was known for fighting for Southwest... More »
The Giving Challenge Raises $940,000-Plus in First HourThe Giving Challenge in its first hour racked up $945,992 for the 449 nonprofits participating in the giving event for 2015. That comes from some 7,228 gifts and puts the Challenge well on pace to surpass... More »
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The news of Speaker of the House John Boehner's resignation surprised many in Washington, including longtime supporter Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota. Boehner has attended multiple fundraisers in the Sarasota area. Buchanan said the departure should serve "as a wakeup call that leads to a positive agenda on behalf of the American people."