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Retail

Grand Opening for New St. Armands Boutique This Weekend

Apricot Lane Boutique is a California-based company that sells women's clothing and jewelry and other accessories.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Workshop Offers Tips on Sustainability for Businesses

The discussion will include a number of strategies for saving money and resources at work through energy, water and waste reduction plans.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Sarasota Law Firm Expands in Port Charlotte and Fort Myers

Icard Merrill recently welcomed two new attorneys and announced a new office location in Port Charlotte and an expansion into Fort Myers.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Technology

Social Media Advertising Discussion Scheduled for June 21

Kevin McNulty will discuss how social media advertising is different from a regular social media program, the ad types that various social media platforms offer and more.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Golf Pro Joins Country Club

Former South African Open champion and European Tour winner Clinton Whitelaw was recently named first assistant golf professional at University Park Country Club.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

North 301 Strip Mall Sells for $1.5 Million

North Sarasota's Washington Plaza strip mall recently changed hands.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Seasonal Fertilizer Regulations Return

Sarasota County's regulations barring the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus return Wednesday, June 1.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Animal Athlete

A Day in the Life of Bodybuilder Jason Huh

Bodybuilder Jason Huh is a fitness guru, marketer and social media star.

05/31/2016 By Pam Daniel Photography by Robert Castro

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Municipal Auditorium, Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota's Municipal Auditorium is a classic example of Art Deco architecture.

05/31/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Real estate

Vacant Venice Acreage Sold for $1.8 Million

Southbridge Investments, LLC recently purchased 2.5 acres that were previously owned by the late writer Walter Farley, author of The Black Stallion.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Development

First Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Residents Move In

Anne and Bob Burke recently became the first residents to move into Del Webb Lakewood Ranch, a 55-and-older community.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Gateway Bank Announces Appointments, Promotions

Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida recently announced several new appointments and promotions.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Goodwill Revamps Nokomis Location

Goodwill Manasota recently closed its Nokomis clearance center and reopened it as a full retail store and donation center.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Sarasota Home Named 'Smart Home of the Year'

The 5,000-square-foot waterfront residence includes a number of automated systems that operate shades, lighting, surveillance and audio.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Siesta Key Beach Ranked No. 2 in the Nation

Stephen Leatherman, known as 'Dr. Beach,' recently released his 2016 list of America’s Best Beaches. Siesta Key Beach came in at No. 2 in the new rankings.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

$5 million for agricultural and residential land in Myakka City and several new leases.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Government

New Fire Station Unveiled Next Week

Sarasota County will host a grand opening celebration for Fire Station No. 14 at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 31.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Landscape Architecture Firm Adds New Associate

The Sarasota design firm DWY Landscape Architects recently hired Marc Duff as a landscape associate.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Sarasota Music Festival Promises to Dazzle and Delight Audiences of All Ages

Pre-professional students and faculty artists from around the world converge on Sarasota for three weeks of coaching, master classes and performances.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Scholarships for aspiring college students, grants for a school library and much more.

05/26/2016 Research by staff