Business

Fast Track

New Hematology and Oncology Physician Joins Intercoastal Medical Group

Dr. Andrew Marple completed his residency at Yale New-Haven Hospital and his fellowship at Johns Hopkins.

08/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Empath Health Announces New Senior Executive Team

The positions will serve the new nonprofit created by the merger of Empath Health and Stratum Health System.

08/19/2021 By Staff

Events

South Venice Civic Association to Host 20th Annual Business Expo

The event will take place Aug. 28.

08/19/2021 By Staff

Insurance

New Insurance Agency Opens in Venice

Wizeth Stecconi will open Brightway, The Stecconi Agency on Monday, Aug. 23.

08/19/2021 By Staff

Shipping

Port Manatee Serving as Import Hub for MarineMax

Recently, Port Manatee received a shipment of 14 Aquila catamarans, each measuring as long as 54 feet.

08/18/2021 By Staff

Construction

Firmo Construction Opens Additional Office Location in Fort Myers

The new office is located in the River District of downtown Fort Myers.

08/17/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Martha Collins Named Director of Education for Sarasota Opera

A concert and operatic performer, Collins first joined the company in 2004.

08/17/2021 By Staff

The law

New Radio Show Will Answer Legal Questions and Cover the Justice System

Legal Aid of Manasota, a nonprofit that provides legal services at no cost to those in need, is starting a new monthly radio segment on WSLR 96.5.

08/13/2021 By Staff

Tourism

Tourist Development Taxes Up Again in June

Collections in June were nearly twice as much as what was collected in June 2020, and 75 percent higher than the pre-pandemic June 2019 figure.

08/13/2021 By Staff

Finance

PGTI Reports 2021 Second Quarter Growth, Revises Fiscal 2021 Guidance

The company's net sales increased 41 percent, to $286 million.

08/12/2021 By Staff

Grants

Port Manatee Awarded $1 Million-Plus Federal Security Grant

The funding will be used to bolster protection against cyber threats, upgrade the port’s wireless security network and complete a perimeter fencing project.

08/12/2021 By Staff

Mental Health

Resilient Retreat Scales Up Programs to Support Community with Trauma Care

A $125,000 grant will allow the organization to hire a new staff member and fund the second phase of its neurofeedback program.

08/11/2021 By Staff

Business

Sarasota Chamber to Host 101st Annual Membership Meeting Next Month

The event will take place Sept. 17 and feature Florida Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Mark Wilson.

08/11/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces New Members of National Curatorial Council

They are Nataki Garrett, Mitchell Jackson and Terrance McKnight.

08/10/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Save Our Seabirds Appoints New CEO

Aaron Virgin was most recently the philanthropy officer for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

08/09/2021 By Staff

Accreditation

Child Protection Center Earns Accreditation from National Children’s Alliance

The National Children’s Alliance awards accredited membership based on compliance with 10 national standards.

08/09/2021 By Staff

Deals

Venice Restaurant Group Takes Over Siesta Beach Concessions

Venice Pier Group owns Sharky's on the Pier, Fins at Sharky's and Snook Haven.

08/06/2021 By Staff

Data

Economy Adds 943,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.4 Percent

The number of unemployed Americans has declined, but the figure remains higher than it was before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

08/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Williams Parker Elects Three to Partnership

Christa L. Folkers, Tommy E. Gregory and Susan Barrett Hecker have been elected partners, effective immediately.

08/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota County EDC Names New CEO

Lisa Krouse, who has been serving in the role in an interim basis since July, has been named to the position.

08/05/2021 By Staff