Business

Tourism

Visit Sarasota County Partners with Venice Area Chamber to Offer Visitor Center in South County

The new welcome center is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is inside the Venice Chamber, located at 597 Tamiami Trail S.

06/26/2019 Photography by Staff

New Hires

Selby Gardens Appoints Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Hermione Gilpin will lead the gardens' comprehensive development program.

06/25/2019 By Staff

Awards

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County to Honor Jaime DiDomenico and Dr. Rachel Shelley

DiDomenico and Shelley will be lauded for their commitment to empowering the community’s future leaders to reach their full potential.

06/24/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Mental Health Community Centers, Inc. Selects Courtney DeFrank as Director of Operations

DeFrank previously served as the program director of the Sarasota location of Prospect House.

06/21/2019 By Staff

Professional Development

Local Public Relations Practitioner Earns Professional Certification

Kim Livengood is one of just 80 PR practitioners in the state to have earned the certification.

06/20/2019 By Staff

Construction

Sarasota Yacht Club Completes $1.2 Million Addition to Clubhouse

Mark Sultana of DSDG designed the addition; Michael Dooley of MM Dooley Group, Inc. served as the lead contractor.

06/18/2019 By Staff

Grand Opening

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Will Host Grand Opening Celebration, Ribbon Cutting

The event celebrates the completion of LWRMC's $28.5 million expansion project.

06/18/2019 By Staff

Education

State College of Florida to Host 'Sales Simplified' Workshop

Participants will learn a variety of sales and networking strategies.

06/17/2019 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber Recognizes 2019 Small Business Awards Winners

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens took home the top honor.

06/14/2019 By Staff

Awards

Goodwill Manasota Wins 'Telly' Award for Video Series

Annually, the Telly Awards receives and reviews 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents.

06/13/2019 By Staff

Construction

Construction Completed on Manatee County Headquarters for RSP USA

The $3 million, 23,437-square-foot project accommodates the company's growth and allows for further expansion.

06/13/2019 By Staff

Manufacturing

PGT Innovations Opens New Multi-Brand Showroom

The 1,920-square-foot showroom is located in the company's Hialeah manufacturing facility.

06/12/2019 By Staff

Grants

Bank of America Presents $25,000 Grant to CareerEdge

The grant will help support the economic mobility of Sarasota-Manatee residents.

06/11/2019 By Staff

Development

Neal Communities’ Grand Palm Recognized as One of the 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in U.S.

It's one of nine master-planned communities in Florida to be recognized this year.

06/10/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Inc. Elects John Letourneau as Board President

The organization has also welcomed four new board members.

06/10/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Sasha Hausman Named Director of Development for Van Wezel Foundation

She brings with her more than 13 years of experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, stewardship, marketing and public speaking.

06/10/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Names Development Director

Mary Jo Heider is an experienced fundraising professional.

06/07/2019 Photography by Staff

New Hires

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Elects New Chair and Appoints Two Board Members

The organization is setting its sights on the future of Nathan Benderson Park.

06/06/2019 By Staff

Network news

Marketing on Main Flourishes as a Hub for Business and Friendship

Marketing on Main, which occurs on the last Wednesday of each month, has attracted a loyal following among Sarasota entrepreneurs and professionals.

06/05/2019 By Olivia Letts