Business

Grants

Teen Court Receives Grant From Bank of America Client Foundation

With the funding, Teen Court of Sarasota plans to serve more than local 400 youth.

08/28/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

State College of Florida Names Danielle Lutz Head of New Venice Collegiate School

Students who graduate from SCFCS Venice will earn both their high school diplomas and an associate degree.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Awards

Goodwill Announces Honorees for Community Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

This year’s honorees are veterans advocate Kevin Henault, philanthropist Charles L. Slater, and Goodwill community partner Turning Points.

08/27/2019 By Staff

Law

Manatee County Bar Association Elects 2019-2020 Board Members

Charles W. Telfair has been named president.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Pinkerton Private Wealth Hires Two, Promotes Two

Among them is Donna Guinta, who has been named the firm's COO.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Hospitality

New Book by USF Sarasota-Manatee Professors Examines Hospitality Research Method

The book explores a methodology popular in social science and business research.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Networking

Chamber Accepting Registration for 'Engage Sarasota' Program

The nine-month program features a variety of lunchtime networking events.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Economy

Chances of a Recession in Florida Are Increasing

The odds of a recession have increased from 20.8 percent in April to 34.2 percent in July, according to the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

08/23/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Professional Earns Public Relations Accreditation

In earning her APR, Erin Hoffer of KSC Inc. joins more than 5,000 other professionals nationally.

08/23/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Hermitage Artist Retreat Appoints New Development Director

The former director of philanthropic planning for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Sara Krusenstjerna brings extensive, experience in development, fundraising, and community relations.

08/23/2019 By Staff

Construction

PGT Innovations, John Cannon Homes Ink Exclusive Partnership Agreement

PGT Innovations will install impact-resistant windows and doors from WinDoor, one of its luxury brands, in John Cannon Homes' Tindarra and Kylie models.

08/22/2019 By Staff

Awards

Goodwill Manasota Earns International Honors for Regional Success

Goodwill Industries International recognizes Goodwill agencies that have maximized revenues, capitalized on the available used goods market, and been efficient in running their operations.

08/21/2019 By Staff

Article

We Craft Box Wins National Award

Betsy Wild's subscription craft box won "Best Craft Box" at the Subscription Trade Association's CUBE Awards, which honors achievements in the subscription industry.

08/21/2019 Photography by Staff

Golf

New Esplanade Community Golf Course Breaks Ground in Lakewood Ranch

Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch is Taylor Morrison's newest golf course.

08/20/2019 By Staff

New Hires

New College Appoints Dwayne Peterson Director of Career Center

Dwayne Peterson will provide leadership for developing, implementing and evaluating career exploration and education.

08/20/2019 By Staff

Workshops

State College of Florida to Offer Technology, Leadership Workshops

Classes will be held August 19 and September 20.

08/16/2019 By Staff

Sustainability

Registration Is Open for Sarasota County's 2019 Sustainability Workshop

The theme of this year's workshop is "Growing Greener Generations."

08/16/2019 By Staff

Jobs

Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent

So far this year, 128,000 people have entered the workforce.

08/16/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Sweet Sparkman Architects Adds Michele Demperio as Firm Partner

Demperio has worked at the firm for 15 years.

08/15/2019 By Staff

Tourism

Florida Sets Record Tourism Numbers

The state welcomed 68.9 million travelers from January-June 2019, the highest number of visitors during any six months in Florida’s history.

08/15/2019 Photography by Staff