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Gouda-Bye

After More Than 14 Years, Artisan Cheese Company Is Closing

Owner Louise Converse says sales have fallen 40 percent this year, making it impossible to keep the beloved Rosemary District cheese shop afloat.
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A curated look at how Sarasota lives, including real estate news, exceptional homes, design inspiration and the professionals redefining luxury and livability in our region.
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The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.
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New College Neighbors Head to Mediation Over Disputed Campus Master Plan

Six residents from in and around The Uplands are questioning whether the college followed state planning requirements and adequately considered public input and relevant data.
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What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From 9/11 commemorations to comedy, disco dancing, mini wrestling, night running, horse handling and live theater, here’s what to do in Sarasota and Manatee this week.
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Photo of the Week: Sarasota After Dark

"From above, you can really see just how beautiful and vibrant Sarasota is at night," says photographer Damon Powers.
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Health care

Lakewood Ranch Chiropractor Earns New Certification

Dr. Jacqueline Figueroa is now acknowledged by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association as proficient in the Webster Technique.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

New Realtor Joins Venice Office

Del Bradshaw recently joined the Re/Max Alliance Group as a sales associate in the Venice office.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Medicine

Pain Management Docs Teach Tampa Course on Spinal Cord Stimulators

Pain management specialists Drs. Richard Bundschu and Gennady Gekht recently led a course for physicians on spinal cord stimulators.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Finance

Credit Union Named Finalist in $100,000 Grant Competition

The Wells Fargo NEXT Seed Capital Award Selection Committee has named Manatee Community Federal Credit Union as a finalist in a competition for a $100,000 grant.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Politics

County Commission Candidates' Forum Is Monday

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations will hold a forum for candidates campaigning for the Sarasota County Commission on Monday, June 13.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Report Finds More Homes at Risk From Hurricane Storm Surge

Bradenton ranked eighth in a list of the metropolitan areas most at risk.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Northgate Property Sells for $1.4 Million

Andrew and Gladis Bellamah recently purchased commercial flex and office space located at 1800 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Planning

Open Houses on FEMA Floodplain Maps Begin June 20

Sarasota County will host six open houses to address changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's floodplain maps, which take effect Nov. 4.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Events

CareerSource Florida Discussion Canceled

Due to Tropical Storm Colin, CareerSource president and CEO Chris Hart's appearance has been canceled.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Child Protection Center Announces Promotion, New Certification

The center recently promoted Michelle McSwain to personal safety and community awareness program director.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Realtors Earn 'Platinum Club Award'

The Seider Group, made up of Matt and Tracy Seider, recently earned the honor.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Mean Streets

Sarasota's Homeless Problem Makes National News...Again

A new Washington Post piece highlights Sarasota as a lightning rod for the fierce battle over homelessness.

06/03/2016 By Megan McDonald

New hires

Bradenton Re/Max Office Adds New Realtor

Realtor Anne Bietsch recently joined the Bradenton office of Re/Max Alliance Group.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Sarasota Pest Company Ranked Among Top 20 Nationwide

Environmental Pest Service recently broke into the top 20 of Pest Control Technology’s “Top 100” list.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Manatee County Mobile Device Company Expands

MTech MDM is expanding its headquarters in the Bradenton area and plans to create 46 new jobs over the next five years.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Events

CareerSource Florida CEO Speaks in Venice June 7

The Argus Foundation and the South County Tiger Bay Club are hosting a conversation with Chris Hart, president and CEO of CareerSource Florida.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Venice Neighborhood Opens New Model

A second decorated model recently opened for touring at Venice's Toscana Isles.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Hetty Feather Flies into Action

A celebration of the random nature of life, this is a must-see theatrical adventure for all ages.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Scholarships, veterans events and more.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

Nonprofits

Habitat for Humanity Adds Board Members

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota recently announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Lynn Kisser and Carl Watkins.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

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