Surviving the Storm

Protect your business from hurricanes and other natural disasters. Protect your business from hurricanes and other natural disasters. Plus, guide to buying a business.

In this issue:

Eat & Drink

Biz Bites

Five Great Al Fresco Eateries

Wow potential hires and clients at these plein air places.

06/28/2017 By Ruth Lando

Real estate

Can a Neglected Waterfront Restaurant Be Rehabbed?

The former restaurant overlooking Dona Bay has been vacant for decades.

06/26/2017 By Vicki Dean

Fashion & Shopping

Design

Four Inspiring Offices Spaces

Four commercial spaces that inspire.

06/27/2017 By Kevin Allen

Business Class

6 Travel Necessities

Take work on the go with these accessories.

06/15/2017 By Jackie Rogers

Retail

Six Local Execs Share Their Favorite Toys

Standing desks, Instant Pots and more.

06/13/2017 By Hannah Wallace

News & City Life

Surviving the Storm

How Your Business Can Survive a Natural Disaster

Local experts share their tips and resources.

09/06/2017 By Kevin Allen With Susan Burns

What I've Learned

What Former McDonald's Global Marketing Officer David Green Has Learned

"Nothing can take the place of being passionate, persistent and honest about the company and its products."

06/23/2017 By David Hackett

Tail Waggers

Kelly and Robert Ison Make Healthy Treats for Dogs

Annual demand exceeds 10,000 pounds.

06/21/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Deals

Five Tips for Buying a Business

How to make sure you’re ready to own.

06/20/2017 By Sylvia Whitman

Hiring

Watch Out for Changes to the Skilled Worker Visa Program

"Employers need to brace themselves," says one immigration attorney.

06/19/2017 By Kevin Allen

Technology

ZipKord Manufactures Accessories for Phones and Other Devices

This Sarasota firm is growing.

06/16/2017 By Vicki Dean

Party City

Sarasota's Catering Business Booms

As Sarasota tourism surges, the catering business booms.

06/07/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Off the Clock

Dr. Randall Morgan Sings the Blues

Orthopedist Randall Morgan fronts the R&B band Soul Sensations.

05/31/2017 By Ilene Denton

From the Editor

Storm Warning

We reflect on Hurricane Charley, and how to prepare for the next big one.

05/01/2017 By Susan Burns