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Law

Attorney Admitted to U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico

Attorney Christina Unkel of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. recently earned admission to practice law before the United States District Court of Puerto Rico.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Seafood Shack Makes New Hires

Cortez's Seafood Shack recently appointed Eddy Shorter as assistant dockmaster and Dawn Ferguson as assistant food and beverage manager.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Engineering

UF Innovation Station Names First Director

Allen Carlson, the retired CEO of Sun Hydraulics, joined the new UF Innovation Station Sarasota County this week as its regional director.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

#BestofSarasota2016

Best of Sarasota 2016 Video: The Party

What did you love about the Best of Sarasota 2016 party? Heather Duhill and Joey Panek find out.

05/12/2016 By Sarasota Magazine

#BestofSarasota2016

Best of Sarasota 2016 Video: Party Highlights

From a real, live unicorn to all that great food and drink, relive our favorite moments from our Best of Sarasota 2016 party.

05/12/2016 By Sarasota Magazine

Housing

Manatee Planning Commission Approves Land-Use Change for Affordable Housing Proposal

The move is intended to allow a Bradenton Knights Inn hotel property to become an affordable housing complex.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

$1.25 million for an industrial building, $775,000 for retail and warehouse space and more recent transactions.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

The roundup includes substance abuse prevention grants, educational scholarships and fundraisers.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week Returns in June

Did you know you can plan a culinary adventure around our award-winning eateries without breaking the bank?

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Food & Drink

Local Domino's Owner to Compete for Fastest Pizza Maker Title

Rene DeGuia has been with Domino’s for 27 years and won the World’s Fastest Pizza Maker competition in 2000 and 2005.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

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Regulations

Workshops Address New 'Puppy Mill' Rules

New guidelines affect commercial establishments, such as pet stores, but include exemptions for hobby breeders, animal shelters and animal welfare organizations.

05/11/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Florida Realtors Reports Positive First Quarter Housing Numbers

Median prices and new listings are up in the first quarter.

05/11/2016 By staff

Giving

North Port Gets New Goodwill Donation Center

The center will be located at 2250 Bobcat Village Center Road, North Port.

05/11/2016 Research by staff

Higher ed

USF to Break Ground on New $1.6 Million Student Commons Area

The area will feature a lounge with more amenities and furniture, including a gaming area, new television monitors, a coffee bar, study carrels, a pool table and foosball and ping pong tables.

05/11/2016 Research by staff

Openings

Sarasota Payroll and HR Company Expands in Texas

Sarasota's Progressive Employer Management Company recently opened the doors to an all-new office in Coppell, Texas.

05/11/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Florida Officials Push Frontier Communications to Improve Service

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam have received hundreds of complaints about the company.

05/10/2016 Research by staff

Energy

Landfill Gas to Energy Facility Wins Recognition

Sarasota County's Landfill Gas to Energy Facility was recently named 'Project of the Year' by the Suncoast branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

05/10/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Local Real Estate Inventory Up

For single family homes in Sarasota County, inventory is up 5.6 percent from last March.

05/10/2016 Research by staff

Education

School Board Debate Scheduled for June 2

School Board member Caroline Zucker and Teresa Mast, who are running against each other, will appear, as will Eric Robinson and Cindy Hill, opponents in a race for a second seat.

05/10/2016 Research by staff

Honors

SagaCity Founder Wins Folio's Top Women in Media Entrepreneur Award

Nicole Vogel recently won a top award in the publishing industry.

05/10/2016 By staff

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