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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee Technical College is taking off with a new program. Its aviation maintenance technician school is set to open in a few months, giving students hands-on training to repair and maintain aircraft. Homework may be keeping Ashton Wines grounded for now, but outside the classroom,...

A Florida-based wealth management firm has relocated its Lakewood Ranch office in part to provide space for events. Global Wealth Management is now at 6952 Professional Parkway E. The office was “designed with the community in mind,” according to a statement. It includes an event space where the firm can...

BRADENTON — At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, County Administrator Charlie Bishop announced that Deputy County Administrator Courtney De Pol would be departing from his leadership team. Bishop said that April 3 would be her final day with the county. De Pol was hired as Director of Development Services...

Manatee County’s logistics scene is buzzing right now, with solid roles for folks who like to keep things moving and organized. Whether you’re into hands-on warehouse work or data-driven supply chain planning, there’s something here for you.

Editor's note: This is part 1 of a four-part Education Foundation series that shares stories about STRIVE, which celebrates Sarasota County students who have overcome significant challenges to succeed. Preston Rowland’s life was not headed in a good direction. The youngest of five children, by middle school he felt a...

Art, creativity and mental health advocacy will come together at Sarasota Art Museum on Wednesday. WUSF's Cathy Carter recently spoke with Colleen Thayer, the CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI] for Sarasota and Manatee Counties, about the "Arts & Minds" event to support its free, peer-led support...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota City Commission has unanimously approved the contract with its new city manager. Karie Friling will begin her duties Friday, May 29. She will be the first woman to hold the position. “We’re all looking forward to officially welcoming Karie Friling to Sarasota,” Mayor Debbie...

BRADENTON BEACH – The second reading of the city’s condominium-related milestone inspection ordinance has been adopted with an added clarification that effectively excludes all condominium and cooperatively-owned buildings in Bradenton Beach from the state’s milestone inspection requirements. When presented to the...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Kitchen Social appears to be off to a strong start at University Town Center, with its grand opening happening today and early online reaction already pointing to a very warm reception from local diners. As the UTC area continues to grow its lineup of newer restaurants, Kitchen Social is quickly...

After more than seven years in business, Speaks Clam Bar has closed up shop at its St. Armands Circle location. The Italian and seafood restaurant at 29 N. Boulevard of Presidents served lobster rolls, house-made pasta, oysters and more in a right-after-prohibition-themed setting. The news was announced on social...