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Ship Shape

Port Manatee Reports Record-Breaking First Half of 2019

The port has achieved new first-half highs for total tonnage throughput and containerized and bulk cargo activity, according to figures released Thursday, April 18.

04/22/2019 By Staff

New Hires

PGT Innovations Appoints Rachel Evans Vice President of Human Resources

Evans will be responsible for the company’s human resources activities across the southeast region.

04/18/2019 By Staff

Leadership

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Selects 2019 Leadership Institute Class

Class members will take part in seven training sessions from late April through late June.

04/18/2019 By Staff

Impact

Thunder by the Bay Announces 2019 Economic Impact

The total estimated economic impact of out-of-county attendees and donors to the 2019 festival yielded $7,117,300.

04/18/2019 By Staff

Rebranding

Lighthouse of Manasota Rebrands

The organization will now be known as Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center.

04/18/2019 By Staff

Awards

Visit Sarasota's Enriqueta Balandra Selected for Destinations International Foundation's ‘30 Under 30’ Program

Balandra will receive networking opportunities and professional development throughout the year.

04/18/2019 By Staff

Awards

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Announces Small Business Award Finalists

Finalists are judged on several areas, including innovation of a product or service, business growth and contributions to the community.

04/17/2019 Photography by Staff

New Hires

Team Tony Cancer Foundation Hires Support Program Coordinator

Kelly Deam will oversee the peer-to-peer mentor and medical grant assistance programs, as well as other project management tasks, at the growing nonprofit.

04/17/2019 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota County Schools Receives 'District of the Year' Award from Cambridge International

The Cambridge program was first implemented at Sarasota High School in 2011.

04/17/2019 Photography by Staff

Mergers

Badger Bob's Acquires Allied Cooling & Heating

All employees of Allied Cooling & Heating have been retained and will continue to work with their existing customers.

04/17/2019 By Staff

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Green Acres

Manatee County Extension Office Will Offer Series of Farming Workshops

The classes will focus on how to start a cottage food or small farm operation.

04/16/2019 By Staff

Awards

Neal Communities Named 'Builder of the Year' by Florida Green Building Coalition

It's the sixth consecutive win for the homebuilder.

04/16/2019 By Staff

New Hires

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Appoints New President and CEO

Dominic DiMaio will work with the board of directors and staff to initiate, implement and evaluate all aspects of LWRBA activities and develop growth strategies.

04/16/2019 By Staff

New Hires

First 1,000 Days Hires Two

Dr. Chelsea Arnold was hired as program coordinator and Chanel Roberts was hired as patient navigator.

04/15/2019 By Staff

Grants

Manatee Community Foundation Grants $188,000 to 26 Local Nonprofits

A celebration will take place on Thursday, May 2.

04/12/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

First Watch Appoints Three to Senior Leadership Team

The restaurant group was recognized as one of TripAdvisor’s "Best Restaurant Chains" for 2019.

04/10/2019 Photography by Staff

Public Relations

CWC-FPRA Hosts Annual Image Awards on April 17

The Image Awards program showcases the best of the best in local communications, marketing, public relations and advertising work.

04/08/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Brittany Perrone Named Office and Marketing Manager for Nautilus Homes

Perrone will serve as the initial point of contact for clients, subcontractors and visitors, and will oversee and implement Nautilus Homes’ marketing initiatives and strategies.

04/08/2019 Photography by Staff

Employment

U.S Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged at 3.8 Percent

Notable job gains occurred in health care and in professional and technical services.

04/05/2019 By Staff

Hakuna Matata

Disney's The Lion King Generates an Estimated $11.4 Million Economic Impact

The show broke the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall’s record for the highest-grossing and most-attended engagement in its history.

04/05/2019 By Staff

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