All entries for July 2015
Girls Inc. Names Angie Stringer As Executive Director
Girls Inc. of Sarasota County today announced Angie Stringer, most recently the director of major gifts for Children First, has been hired as executive director of the nonprofit prganization. Stringer, who previously worked at Girls Inc. for four years, starts Aug. 31. “Angie is a past Girls Inc. employee,” said Jennifer Compton, board president of Girls Inc. “She worked for Girls Inc. for four years, left eight years ago and is now coming home. We could not be more pleased to welcome her back at this important time as we embark on new growth initiatives. We know she is the right person to build upon the foundation laid and lead Girls Inc. to the next level as we continue to significantly impact the lives of young girls.” Stringer succeeds Robin Rose, who is leaving the organization to be closer to her husband in St. Augustine. She boasts some 20 years in nonprofit work, including experience in program supervision, program development, strategic planning, staff management, fiscal planning, fundraising and marketing. She will start work days after a summer fundraising campaign that aims to raise $70,000 over 30 days as a match for a donation from Donna Brace Ogilivie to cover scholarships for girls interested in programs. Girls Inc. focuses on giving girls the skills and experiences to "navigate gender, economic and social barriers and grow into healthy, educated and economically independent adults." 
WestJet to Offer Nonstop Service Between Sarasota, Toronto
WestJet announced today it would begin flight service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in December, starting with nonstop service to Toronto. The Canadian airline brings the number of air carriers with service to SRQ up to six. Perhaps most important to the tourism industry in the region, it also creates a low-cost connection with tourists throughout Canada, one of the most important sources of international visitors to the region. “This is very exciting for Canadian customers traveling to our beautiful Gulf Coast communities, and will provide additional opportunities for locals to explore Canada and other destinations worldwide," said Fredrick Piccolo, president and CEO for SRQ airport. WestJet starting Dec. 18 will offer nonstop service on Fridays and Sundays between SRQ and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The flights will be offered seasonally, running through April 29. Flights will be on a Boeing 737-700 with 136 seats. Morning flights are scheduled to depart Toronto at 8:05am and land in Sarasota at 11:06am, with afternoon flights departing Sarasota at 11:55am and landing in Toronto at 2:39pm. WestJet flies to more than 90 destinations in over 20 countries, including the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Mexico, Central America, Cuba, the Caribbean and Europe.
Feld Moving Motor Sports Division to Bradenton
The move, announced by the Bradenton Area Economic Devleopment Corporation, is expected to create 200 new jobs in the region in the next five years, building on the 408 employees already working at Feld. “Feld Entertainment has already exceeded its original job creation commitment two years ahead of schedule. With the addition of the Motor Sports Division, the Bradenton area will benefit further from the company’s growth,” Hillstrom said. “As a global brand, Feld’s continued expansion here further validates the Bradenton area’s viability as a location for businesses with international scope.” The EDC assisted Feld in finding the Ellenton facility in 2012 and applying for state and county economic development incentives. Feld relocated its major operations here when the company opted to build a new 600,000 square foot facility in Ellenton. The Motor Sports Division, though, has operated primarilly in a custom facility in Aurora, Ill. The company, though, said support from government here helped them make the choice to move the division. "Teamwork and support from the State of Florida, Manatee County and the Bradenton Area EDC encouraged us to take a harder look at locating the Motor Sports Division with other productions in Ellenton,” said Casey Rodgers, Feld’s vice president of finance and strategic planning. “The business-friendly climate and talented workforce in the Bradenton area make the location attractive for consolidating more of our operations here.” State and local incentives totaling $2 million have been awarded to Feld.
Mary Cantrell, Manatee School Board Member, DiesMary Cantrell, a sitting Manatee County School Board member and the 18-year director of Manatee Technical College, died this weekend at a Hospice facility in PInellas County. Cantrell was elected to... More »
Sarasota Considers Rescheduling ElectionWhen and how Sarasota voters elect city commissioners could soon be a question they decide at the ballot box. Sarasota City Commissioners in a 3-vote tonight moved forward in creating ordinances that would... More »
Sarasota Backs New Uber RulesA new set of regulations governing Uber drivers and other similar services was passed unanimously by Sarasota City Commissioners tonight, but officials said they still want to conduct further research... More »
Eddie's Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage Leads to Schism With Equality FloridaMonths after being endorsed by Equality Florida as a candidate for Sarasota City Commission, Shelli Freeland Eddie told the organization she feels personally opposed to same-sex marriage and asked that... More »
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Grave Digger will soon roll into Bradenton— permanently. Feld Entertainment announced today that it will move its Motor Sports Division to the company's headquarters in Bradenton. That means Monster Jam will soon join the ranks of other Feld properties like the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Disney Live and Disney on Ice.