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Honors

Local PR Professionals Win Statewide Awards

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association recently won three awards at the organization's annual statewide conference.

08/18/2016 Research by staff

Construction

New Rosemary Townhouse Development in the Works

Halflants + Pichette, the architecture team behind Rosemary District projects like Vanguard Lofts and Risdon on 5th, has a new nearby building in the works: Zahrada.

08/18/2016 Research by staff

Development

Transportation Department District Secretary to Discuss 'Complete Streets' Friday

Florida Department of Transportation District One secretary Billy Hattaway will discuss transportation and land development patterns, the concept of 'complete streets,' bicyclist and pedestrian safety and more this Friday.

08/17/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Goodwill Manasota Recognized for High Market Penetration

Goodwill Manasota was presented with three awards at the recent Goodwill Industries International Conference.

08/17/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Design Documentary and Discussion Planned for Aug. 24

A handful of local companies, schools and organizations are together presenting a screening of Design Disruptors.

08/17/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Sarasota Company Ranked Among Fastest-Growing in America

Sarasota's S-One Holdings Corporation was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

08/17/2016 Research by staff

Media

Herald-Tribune Staff Takes Step Toward Unionizing

Reporters, photographers, copy editors and other employees at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune recently signed cards indicating their desire to form a union.

08/17/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Travel Company Founder Named to 'A-List'

Malaka Hilton, the founder and president of Sarasota's Admiral Travel International, was recently recognized as an Egypt Specialist on Travel + Leisure’s 15th annual 'A-List.'

08/16/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Mote Hires New Facility Rental Coordinator

New hire Allison Whitten says she hopes 'to have vendors and other wedding and event planners recommend Mote to more of their clients.'

08/16/2016 Research by staff

Data

Local Housing Starts Up

According to data released by the housing research firm Metrostudy, 1,492 single-family home units were started in the Sarasota and Bradenton area during the second quarter of 2016, an increase of 17.6 percent compared to the year before.

08/16/2016 Research by staff

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Deals

Residential Buildings Go for $1.6 Million

Sarasota's Plaza Land Trust purchased several residential buildings in north Sarasota from Michael Lang and Anne-Marie Lang for $1.6 million in June.

08/16/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Online Amish Furniture Retailer Named Florida Company to Watch

Sarasota's JMX Brands was recently selected from more than 500 nominees for Florida Companies to Watch.

08/16/2016 Research by staff

The Inside Outsider

Can Carlos Beruff Play the Business Card to Win Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate Seat?

Manatee County homebuilder Carlos Beruff has a rags-to-riches story and powerful friends. Are they enough to win Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat?

08/16/2016 By Tony D'Souza

Retail

Gourmet Food Store Coming to St. Armands Circle

A Savory Palate, a new gourmet olive oil and vinegar store, will open soon at 26 N. Boulevard of Presidents on St. Armands Circle.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Community Foundation's Investment Arm Lists 301-Acre Property for Sale

Gulf Coast Strategic Investments, part of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, recently listed a 301-acre mixed-use property for sale for $24.3 million.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Free Talk on Search Engine Optimization, Social Media and More

Scott Carvin, the founder and CEO of Tampa's SEO Services Expert, will offer a free interactive talk on topics such as search engine optimization, social media marketing and web design.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Neal Breaks Ground on Northwest Bradenton Neighborhood

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities recently broke ground on its newest community: The Estuary.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Data

Farmers Market Research Shows $56 Million Economic Impact

More than 520,000 visitors to the Sarasota Farmers Market contributed $56 million to the local economy over the past year, according to data released Monday by the market's executive director, Phil Pagano.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Workplace Management

Limiting Conflict in the Workplace

Conflict is not a dirty word, any more than results and impact.

08/15/2016 By R.L. Caldwell

Honors

Manatee Chamber Hands Out Small Business Awards

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce on Friday announced the winners of its 37th annual Small Business of the Year Awards.

08/12/2016 Research by staff

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