Business

Coronovirus

Is Anyone Hiring Right Now?

CareerSource Suncoast’s job posts are dwindling, but a few companies still need workers.

03/30/2020 Edited by Susan Burns

Fast Track

Women's Sports Museum Names CEO

Christina Unkel will lead the museum’s mission to become a permanent attraction through fundraising efforts, strategic partnerships and community outreach.

03/25/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Omeza Hires Director of Research and Development

Dr. Venus Dookwah-Roberts will plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee all activities related to extension of the current Omeza product platform.

03/25/2020 By Staff

Business

State Activates Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

The bridge loan program will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experience economic injury from COVID-19.

03/19/2020 By Staff

Economy

Florida Small Businesses Can Now Apply for Disaster Relief Loans

The SBA is offering Economic Disaster Injury Loans of up to $2 million for Florida's small businesses and nonprofits.

03/19/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Aviva Appoints New Chief Development Officer

In her new role, Ann Logan will serve as the organization’s major gift fundraiser.

03/13/2020 By Staff

Let's Cruise

Sarasota's Cruise Car Completes DHS Contract

Cruise Car's contract was to supply the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with 19 custom van carts.

03/13/2020 By Staff

Economy

DeSantis Activates Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey for Coronavirus

The survey will evaluate the impacts the virus has had on the local economy so implementation of relief programs can begin.

03/12/2020 By Staff

Openings

International Union of Police Associations Opens New International Headquarters

The I.U.P.A. moved its headquarters to Bee Ridge Road from Ringling Boulevard, where it had leased office space since 2005.

03/11/2020 By Staff

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GulfStar Homes Opens New Headquarters

The company has moved from its previous office on Tamiami Trail to a new location at 2584 Commerce Parkway, North Port.

03/10/2020 By Staff

Construction

Clifford M. Scholz Architects Breaks Ground On New Sarasota Office Building

The building is expected to be completed at the end of 2020.

03/10/2020 By Staff

Awards

We Craft Box Makes National Finals for USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards

The Sarasota-based craft box company is a contender for the Best Subscription Box award.

03/09/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Builder Selected as '40 Under 40' Honoree by Pro Builder Magazine, Business Observer

Ryan Perrone is the owner of Nautilus Homes.

03/09/2020 By Staff

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All Faiths Food Bank Names New Board Member

Patricia Courtois of On Ideas has joined the food bank's board of directors.

03/06/2020 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber’s Leadership Program to Honor Leaders at Awards Luncheon

The honorees are Pam Beitlich, Philip Tavill and Pam Truitt.

03/06/2020 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Magazine Wins Two ADDY Awards

The silver awards were for our Arts Calendar and Sarasota MOD Weekend program book.

03/05/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires New Broker Associate and Sales Associate

George Brusco joins the firm as broker associate and McQuade Lyons joins as sales associate.

03/05/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Heather McLain Joins AtLarge as Director of Communications

In her new role, McLain is responsible for leading and growing the agency’s communications department, as well as overseeing communications across an array of brands.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Marketing

Marketing Association to Host Content Strategy Workshop

The March 18 event's featured speaker will be marketing consultant Tiffany McEachern.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Mergers

Empath Health, Stratum Health System Begin Formal Merger Talks

Tidewell Hospice operates under the Stratum Health System brand.

02/26/2020 By Staff