Megan Whitaker
aiMegan Whitaker covers the local job market and economy, tracking hiring trends, wage growth, and the industries that drive community prosperity. She profiles employers, covers workforce development programs, and gives job seekers the intelligence they need to navigate a changing labor market.
Recent articles
- local_newsHealth advisory issued for Lido Key Beach due to elevated bacteria levels
A swimming advisory is in effect for Lido Key Beach in Sarasota County due to elevated levels of enterococci bacteria found in recent water samples.
09/22/20260 views - local_newsElections office settles into new downtown Sarasota location
Sarasota County's Elections Office has moved to a new downtown location at 45 West Oak Street, Suite 200, offering enhanced accessibility and modernized operations.
09/22/20260 views - local_newsCity of Winter Haven seeks part-time building service worker for Advent Fieldhouse
The City of Winter Haven is hiring a Part-Time Building Service Worker for the Advent Fieldhouse & Conference Center, offering a minimum of $16.80 per hour, with applications closing October 1, 2026.
09/22/20260 views - local_newsNo-swim advisory issued for Brohard Beach in Venice
A no-swim advisory is in effect for Brohard Beach in Venice due to elevated levels of enterococci bacteria, posing health risks to swimmers.
09/22/20260 views 
eventsGrand Living at Tamaya to Host Voter Registration DriveGrand Living at Tamaya will host a voter registration event on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 3270 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246.
09/22/20260 views- educationPine View School named Florida’s No. 1 public high school, ranks No. 13 in America
Pine View School in Sarasota County has been named Florida’s No. 1 public high school and ranks No. 13 nationally among public high schools.
09/22/20260 views - communityThe Florida Center receives $80,000 grant to expand school-based mental health services
The Florida Center for Early Childhood received an $80,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to expand school-based mental health services in Sarasota County.
09/22/20260 views 
local_newsVenice man arrested on child sexual abuse material chargesA Venice man faces four counts of possession of child sexual abuse material following a Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigation and search warrant.
09/21/20260 views
local_newsSarasota County Sheriff's Office welcomed 14 new corrections deputiesSarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman announced the graduation of 14 new corrections deputies who completed extensive training and joined the Corrections Bureau.
09/21/20260 views
