Business

Finance

PGTI Reports 2020 First Quarter Results

Net sales increased 27 percent, to $220 million; CEO Jeff Jackson says the company saw a slowdown in orders entering Q2 as a result of COVID-19.

05/14/2020 By Staff

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Conditioned Air Promotes Tim Russell to SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Russell will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations.

05/12/2020 By Staff

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Library Foundation Names New Executive Director

Alisa Mitchell takes the reins from Sue Seiter, who retires this month.

05/11/2020 By Staff

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Art Center Sarasota Names Two New Board Members

They are Susan McLeod and Michael Shelton.

05/11/2020 By Staff

Mergers

Forza Wealth Management, K-Mack Financial Announce Merger

The combined firm will keep the Forza Wealth Management name.

05/07/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Women’s Resource Center Offers a Free 'Who is Hiring?' Webinar on May 20

The webinar will offer information about hiring organizations, open positions and average wages.

05/07/2020 By Staff

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Van Wezel Foundation CEO Appointed to the Gulf Coast CEO Forum

The forum provides members with opportunities to build relationships, generate ideas and formulate solutions to issues facing the community.

05/07/2020 By Staff

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Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center Names New Director of Marketing

In her new role, Sally Gruters will be responsible for leading, developing and executing Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center's marketing and creative campaigns.

05/06/2020 By Staff

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Ian Black Real Estate Hires Steven Larkin as Sales Associate

Larkin has more than 40 years of experience in commercial real estate, focusing largely on the retail vertical.

05/04/2020 By Staff

Grants

Centerstone Receives $2 Million Grant From Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

The grant will help individuals experiencing homelessness and substance-use disorders in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

04/30/2020 By Staff

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Local Wealth Advisor Named to Forbes Magazine’s 'Top Women Wealth Advisors'

The list is compromised of a select group of individuals who have a minimum of seven years of industry experience.

04/29/2020 By Staff

Finance

Women’s Resource Center Launches Virtual Finance Programs

The programs aim to help women learn key strategies and skills to attain financial security.

04/29/2020 By Staff

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Stratum Health System Names EVP/Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Alan Weldy has 34 years of legal experience and more than a decade of healthcare compliance and general counsel experience.

04/28/2020 By Staff

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Realize Bradenton Announces New Board Members

Jeanie Kirkpatrick and Joey Brannon will each serve a three-year term on Realize Bradenton’s board of directors.

04/27/2020 By Staff

Jobs

PGT Innovations to Hire More Than 150 New Employees Across Florida Facilities

The company’s open opportunities include manufacturing technicians, forklift drivers, semi-truck drivers, loading technicians, and roles within the accounting and credit departments.

04/27/2020 By Staff

Coping with COVID-19

‘I’m Being Pushed to Another Level': The View From a Small Business Owner

When T. Georgiano’s temporarily closed its doors, Tatyana Sharoubim-Stewart brought her clothing boutique to her customers.

04/27/2020 By Ilene Denton

Talks

'Even Cheetahs Slow Down' Webinar Motivates Leaders to Embrace Change

Guest speaker Julie Henry applies her wildlife research to the business world, and shares how leaders can survive and adapt to change.

04/16/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Awards

Local PR Association Celebrates Image Awards Winners Virtually

The annual awards program showcases the best practices and programs in local public relations and communications.

04/15/2020 Photography by Staff

Awards

Florida Center Named One of Best Nonprofits to Work for in the U.S.

The organization ranked No. 18 on The NonProfit Times' annual list.

04/10/2020 By Staff

Shipping

Port Manatee Opens Transfer Facility, Maximizing Throughput

The 3.6-acre facility was completed in three months at a port investment of $916,093, while supporting 10 construction jobs.

04/09/2020 By Staff