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Alisa J. Westberry Joins Caldwell Trust Company

Westberry will work from the company's downtown Sarasota office as an assistant trust officer.

09/28/2021 By Staff

Oil and Gas

Florida Gas Prices Slip from Multi-Year Highs

The state average is now $3.07 per gallon.

09/27/2021 By Staff

Keep on Trucking

FleetForce Expands Into Sarasota-Manatee

The CDL training school will be the first of its kind to operate in the Sarasota-Manatee region.

09/24/2021 By Staff

Going Public

First Watch Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering

The price is currently expected to be between $17 and $20 per share.

09/22/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Doctors Hospital Names New COO

Keisha Bickham will oversee several key departments, facilities, and new projects for the hospital.

09/22/2021 By Staff

Trucker Appreciation Day

Port Manatee Shows Appreciation to Truckers

At the port's sixth annual event, more than 200 truckers were treated to bagged lunches and goody bags.

09/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

The Oaks Club Hires New General Manager

Bruce V. Zahn Jr. has been named general manager; Holly Farrell has been named assistant general manager.

09/20/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber Recognizes Teri A. Hansen With Annual Chair's Cup Award

The chamber also welcomed its 2021-2022 board chair, Dennis Murphy of Gulfside Bank.

09/17/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Names New General Manager

Rajesh Khubchandani was previously Marriott's vice-president of luxury brand operations.

09/14/2021 By Staff

Grants

CareerEdge Receives $25,000 Grant from Truist

The funding will be used for CareerEdge's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) "Bridges to Careers" training.

09/14/2021 By Staff

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Awards

Music Compound Honors Outstanding Staff Members

During the awards program, owner/president Jenny Townsend also announced the offer of reimbursement for weekly counseling of up to $1,000 per year per staff member.

09/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

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

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