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Manatee Community Foundation Hires Events and Administrative Manager

Amy Treis will provide administrative management and event management for donor, community and nonprofit events.

09/10/2021 By Staff

Networking

Sarasota Chamber Announces September Events

They include the 101st Annual Meeting featuring Florida Chamber president and CEO Mark Wilson.

09/10/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota County Parks Earns Two Awards from Florida Recreation and Parks Association

The awards are in recognition of annual report materials and volunteer contributions.

09/10/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

PGT Innovations Names Eric Kowalewski EVP of Florida Operations

Kowalewski brings more than 20 years of operations experience in an executive role, with eight of those years in the building products industry.

09/08/2021 By Staff

Transportation

Florida Gas Prices Jumped 8 Cents after Hurricane Ida

Prices at the pump are now averaging $3.02 per gallon in Florida.

09/07/2021 By Staff

Upcoming Events

2021 East Meets West Business Expo Takes Place Sept. 14

More than 70 exhibitors will be present at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance/Longboat Key Chamber annual tradeshow event.

09/03/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Announces New Marketing Team Members

They are Amy Tuten, Ellen Dyer and Lisa Tourtchenko.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Business

Sarasota Chamber Program Accepting Applications for Minority Small-Business Owners

The program is designed to assist minority small-business owners and nonprofit organizations with resources that will help their businesses grow.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Cannabis

Columbia Care to Rebrand as Cannabist in Florida

Cannabist says it will serve as an intersection for medical and recreational cannabis users.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Transition Sarasota Names New Executive Director

Joyce Norris replaces outgoing executive director Rebecca Brey.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Popular Content

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Acquisitions

PGT Innovations to Acquire Anlin Windows & Doors

The purchase price is approximately $126 million.

09/02/2021 By Staff

Grants

Art Center Sarasota Receives Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Grant

The $36,832 grant will help fund the organization’s 2021-2022 exhibition season.

08/30/2021 By Staff

Awards

Ryan Perrone of Nautilus Homes Receives Florida Master Builder Certification

Builders who are awarded this certification follow a higher standard than required for a State of Florida license.

08/27/2021 By Staff

Moves

Bookstore1 Sarasota Is Moving to The Mark

The new store's official opening date has not been announced yet.

08/26/2021 By Staff

Growth

Cruise Car Expands Factory, Triples Workforce

It's the largest manufacturer of specialty low-speed, street-legal vehicles in Florida.

08/25/2021 By Staff

Leadership

Sarasota Chamber Adult Leadership Program Announces Upcoming Class

This year's program had a record number of applicants.

08/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sweet Sparkman Has Hired 10 New Staffers Since Pandemic Began

Company leaders credit the growth to a variety of factors, including a red hot housing market and an expansion of the firm’s scope of services.

08/25/2021 By Staff

Economy

Sarasota County EDC Helps Harmar Mobility, LLC Expand

The expansion is projected to add 43 new manufacturing jobs at an average salary of approximately $58,000 and inject more than $2.1 million into the local economy.

08/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Public Relations Association Announces 2021 Board, Officers

Melanie Reda of KSC Inc. has been named president of the board.

08/24/2021 By Staff

Taking Up the Baton

Sarasota Orchestra Names New Music Director

Bramwell Tovey begins his role as music director designate Sept. 1.

08/24/2021 By Kay Kipling

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