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Restaurants Raise Money for Orlando Terror Victims

To help victims and their families in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida’s hospitality industry is hosting a statewide community event on Thursday, June 30.

06/29/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Neal Communities Tops Homebuilder Ranking

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities recently topped Builder Magazine’s list of the top 10 local homebuilders.

06/29/2016 Research by staff

Marketing

Sarasota PR Firm Adds International Client

Jennings & Company, a Sarasota-based public relations and marketing firm specializing in the luxury home market, recently grew its international client base by signing on London's Barber Wilsons.

06/29/2016 Research by staff

Education

Sarasota School Earns Early Childhood Accreditation

La Petite Academy recently achieved National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.

06/28/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

Business Mentoring Group Reelects Board Members

Members of Manasota SCORE recently reelected all current officers to serve another term.

06/28/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Sarasota Woman a Finalist for 'Manager of the Year'

Patty D’Agostino-Johnson of Sarasota's Wesco Turf was named a finalist for the 2016 Gallup Manager of the Year prize.

06/28/2016 Research by staff

Big Deals

Dental Office Sold

The Illinois-based company Professional Resource Development, Inc., recently purchased a one-story medial professional building for $800,000.

06/28/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Construction Company Hires Project Manager

Sarasota's Gerdes Construction, Inc. recently hired John Brasgalla as a project manager.

06/28/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Grand Opening for Bee Ridge Fire Station Held Monday

Sarasota County yesterday celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station No. 12, located at 3110 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

The Arts

Orchestra Music Director Re-Ups

Anu Tali recently signed a three-year contract renewal as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

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Big Deals

Vacant Industrial Land Sells for $2.5 Million

Sarasota's Becca Properties, LLC, last month purchased 5.6 acres of vacant land zoned for industrial and warehouse uses.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Company Completes Salon Remodel

Sarasota's Gerdes Construction, Inc., recently completed work on a comprehensive remodeling project for Blow La La Blow Dry Bar.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Realtor Joins Englewood Firm

Realtor Robert Edlund recently joined the Englewood office of Re/Max Alliance Group as a member of Sandra Newell’s team.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Kitson & Partners Breaks Ground on Babcock Ranch Downtown

Babcock Ranch will mark another milestone on Tuesday, June 28, as construction of the first downtown district buildings gets underway.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Events

Groups Meet Sept. 15 to Determine Legislative Priorities

The purpose of the Legislative Summit is to bring together a broad range of community members to discuss and establish priorities for the Florida Legislature's 2017 session.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Homebuilder Recognized for Employee Wellness Programs

Blue Zones Project-Southwest Florida recently recognized London Bay Homes as the first homebuilder in the area designated as a Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Giving

Fundraising Conference Takes Place July 15

The annual conference gathers more than 150 regional fundraising and planned giving professionals for a half-day of networking, lectures and workshops.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Monetary donations, a free termite tenting and more.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Walmart Brings Smartphone Payment Option to Florida

Walmart Pay allows customers to pay in Walmart stores with their smartphones.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

Events

Business Alliance Announces New Leadership Development Program

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance is now accepting applications for its new leadership development series, The Executive Academy: Real Skills for Real Business.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

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