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Development

Rosemary District Apartment Community Begins Leasing

CitySide, a new urban apartment community in the Rosemary District, is now leasing, with occupancy set to begin in late 2016.

07/21/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Western Wear Company Opens Bradenton Store

Russell’s Western Wear recently expanded into Bradenton.

07/21/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

A converted school bus, STEM programs, nursing skills mannequins and more in this week's list of businesses giving back.

07/21/2016 Research by staff

Politics

County Commission Debate Set for Aug. 18

Mike Moran and Frank DiCicco, Republican candidates for the Sarasota County Commission, will square off during a luncheon debate.

07/21/2016 Research by staff

Education

State College Earns 'Healthy Business' Certification

Health Links recently designated State College of Florida as a Healthy Business Certified Leader.

07/21/2016 Research by staff

Tech

FAA Finalizes Drone Regulations

The Federal Aviation Administration last month finalized the first operational rules for the routine commercial use of drones.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

Deals

St. Pete Company Leases Sarasota Office, Warehouse Space

St. Petersburg's Festive Beverages, LLC, recently leased 1,680 feet of office and warehouse space in Sarasota.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Graphic Company Hires New Specialist

Sun Graphic Technologies announced Tuesday that Lee Manevitch has joined the company as its color management and process specialist.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Vengroff Company Purchases Hotel for Affordable Housing Complex

Harvey Vengroff's company Robin's Apartments, LLC, recently purchased a Knights Inn hotel property for $4.4 million.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

Development

Patterson Foundation Commits $300,000 to Bayfront Planning Group

The Patterson Foundation announced Tuesday that it will provide up to $300,000 in funding and consulting support for the formation and work of the new Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

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Environment

State Offers Loans to Businesses Affected By Algal Blooms

Gov. Rick Scott last week activated Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses affected by the presence of algal blooms in nearby waterways.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Icard Merrill Attorney Recognized as 50-Year Florida Bar Member

Attorney Michael Furen was admitted to the Bar in 1966, the same year he joined Icard Merrill.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Community Haven Names New President

The Board of Directors of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities in May promoted the organization's vice president of operations, Brad Jones, to president and CEO.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Sarasota Airport Ranks Highly for Easy Parking

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was recently ranked as the fifth best small-hub airport for easy-access parking.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Fitness

Grand Opening for Evo Athletics Takes Place Aug. 6

Evo Athletics is a new, locally owned, 32,000-square-foot air-conditioned facility that offers gymnastics, cheerleading and Ninja Warrior classes for children ages 3 and up.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Housing

Affordable Housing Luncheon Scheduled for July 21

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee is presenting an affordable housing Lunch & Learn event with speaker Jaimie Ross, president and CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Michigan Company Buys Mobile Home Property for $2.1 Million

J&J MHP Investment Company, LLC, recently purchased 1.9 acres of property at Bradenton's J-J Mobile Park for $2.1 million.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Presentation Focuses on 'Technology Opportunities in Government Programs'

The Suncoast Technology Forum will offer a luncheon presentation on 'Technology Opportunities in Government Programs' on Tuesday.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Entertainment

Local Family Picked for Disney World Ad

Leon Pitts II, a founding member and frequent performer with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, recently earned an opportunity to film a commercial for Walt Disney World with his family.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Manatee Planning Commission OKs Cortez Development

The Manatee County Planning Commission last week voted in favor of a mixed-use project with 1,950 residential units, 90,000 square feet of commercial space, storage space for 200 boats and a boat ramp and marina basin.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

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