Education

By Amanda Postma
November 29, 2023

Young entrepreneur learns from early marketing mistake

Larissa Lippe is working a delicate balance between growing her student-led tutoring business in Sarasota and her other life as a college student.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 27, 2023

70-year-old Clearwater High School gets a $59 million face-lift

Clearwater High School in Pinellas County has recently finished undergoing a massive reconstruction that included the demolition of 17 existing buildings, mostly while class was in session.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
November 22, 2023

FGCU institute on positive aging aims to boost senior industry workforce

Given more than 500,000 people over age 60 live in Southwest Florida, the region is fertile ground to study — and support — seniors.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Beth Luberecki
November 17, 2023

$7M environmental studies dorm project overcomes early obstacles, hurricane

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida project is proof that building relationships in the building industry can pay dividends.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Liz Ramos
November 13, 2023

Manatee County high school students get a glimpse of the 'real world'

The Big Bank Theory program teaches high school seniors financial literacy skills to prepare them for life after high school.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
November 7, 2023

Report: SWFL workforce readiness improves, early education remains subpar

A FutureMakers Coalition report looks at data from five Southwest Florida counties.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
October 18, 2023

$4M plan approved for pro women's soccer team to play at Tampa school

The Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at the riverfront stadium starting next year and will spend about $4 million to revamp a high school stadium adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA-level field.