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New Sarasota initiative seeks to elevate women's voices in civic, political arena
The Women’s Resource Center has launched a new initiative to promote the civic engagement of women – and in doing so, push for public policy gains on issues ranging from the gender wage gap to the crisis in childcare. Called Elevating Women’s Voices, the nonpartisan initiative seeks to encourage women’s involvement in...
As qualifying ends, two Venice council seats now up for grabs in November
VENICE – With candidate Joan Iacono filing for Seat 4 on Aug. 20, city of Venice voters will be able to vote on two council seats, as well as a proposed charter amendment that would end odd-year elections and change term lengths from three to four years. Qualifying week for Venice City Council...
Secretive Naples' exec on how to build a $3B medical device business
Reinhold Schmieding could easily be a braggart. The Naples entrepreneur has a lot to boast about, much of it attributable to Arthrex, a medical manufacturer focusing on sports medicine and less invasive surgery products through the motto of “helping surgeons treat their patients better.”. Schmieding, born in Michigan and...
Farmer's Market Forecast Saturday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Farmer’s Market weather should be quiet for the Market hours. Saturday thunderstorms are more likely to pick up in the later afternoon and not as widespread as Sunday. Sunday storms could start midday and be more widespread. Sarasota Farmer’s Market is located in the heart...
Women's Soccer Preview: All Eyes are on ASUN Championship three-peat in 2024
FGCU's women's soccer team enters this upcoming season as back-to-back ASUN Conference championships. They look to defend the title in 2024 for a three-peat. The Eagles ended last season with a conference record of 7-1-3 and an overall record of 12-5-5. This was achieved with 33 goals...
Bradenton Police warn of new social media scam
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police want you to know about the latest scam sweeping its way across social media. It’s quite a simple scheme. The post will include pictures of missing or found children, asking for shares to help either locate the kid or bring them home. For...
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