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Education

USF, Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce Launch ‘Shadow an Executive Day’

The mentoring program that matches students from the Sarasota-Manatee campus with local executives.

01/29/2021 By Staff

Openings

VensureHR Announces Opening of Sarasota Location

The Sarasota office will also serve as VensureHR’s second East Coast operation and sales hub.

01/29/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Participants Selected for Virtual Nonprofit Board Institute

The 36 participants will begin the four-week program on Feb. 2.

01/28/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

John Horne Appointed to State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

Horne is the owner of Anna Maria Oyster Bar.

01/28/2021 By Staff

Construction

Local Construction Company to Convert Luxury Hotel in Fort Myers

Over the next year, Firmo will execute a top-to-bottom conversion of the eight-story, 6,500-square-foot property.

01/26/2021 By Staff

Acquisitions

Purmort & Martin Acquires Area Insurance Agency

The Jeff DeJongh and Associates team will join Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency, with DeJongh acting as vice-president of sales.

01/26/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Yacht Club COO, GM Earns 'Distinguished Club Executive' Award

Karen Harmon joined the yacht club in 2018.

01/25/2021 By Staff

Rankings

PGT Innovations Chosen for Forbes’ 'Best Small-Cap Companies' List

PGT ranks No. 87 on the list of 100 companies, along with two other Florida corporations.

01/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Children First Names New Board Members, Officers

Elizabeth Stamoulis, Linda Monda and Joe Stephan have each been named to the board of directors.

01/20/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Halfacre Construction Company Hires Two

Erin Guzzo has been named marketing, proposals and communications manager, and Chad Baldwin an assistant superintendent.

01/20/2021 By Staff

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Philanthropy

Goodwill Manasota Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers

They are Jo Rita Stevens, Andrea Nierenberg, Jim Flora and Louise Cataldo.

01/15/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Children First Director of Education Appointed to National Committee

Kesoglou will serve on the National Head Start Association's Region IV Foster Care Challenge committee.

01/15/2021 By Staff

Openings

New Concierge Service Launches in Sarasota

Castle Concierge offers personalized, upscale concierge services and home watch security for snowbirds, travelers, business professionals, busy parents and retirees.

01/15/2021 By Staff

Shipping

Port Manatee Now Receiving Imports on Eco-Friendly Container Ships

The new ships help fulfill a company commitment to dramatically reduce vessel fuel consumption and emissions.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Retirement

Longtime Bishop Museum CEO to Retire

Brynne Anne Besio has served as The Bishop's CEO for 13 years; she will retire on April 1, 2021.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Hires Program Director

In her new role, Spagnuolo-Moschini will execute and oversee all programming content, including all virtual and community-based monthly programs.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Animal Rescue Coalition Appoints New Executive Director

Most recently, McCann was the founder and president of Philanthropy Partners, which provided guidance to nonprofits, corporations and foundations.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Workshops

Local Public Relations Association to Present Writing Workshop

The workshop will feature veteran writer and Poynter Institute senior scholar Roy Peter Clark.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Women’s Resource Center to Host 'Women in Tech' Webinar

The information session aims to encourage more women to consider joining the technology sector.

01/11/2021 By Staff

Updates

St. Armands Circle Association Announces New Merchants

The growth coincides with a major public relations campaign.

01/08/2021 By Staff

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