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Family Fun Guide

Summer Camp Sampler

There are dozens of good local summer camps; here are five of our faves.

05/10/2016 By Ilene Denton

SCF's Lessons On Leadership

Five Practical Tips for A Better Negotiation

Preparation and confidence are key to achieving your ideal outcome.

05/09/2016 By Susan Croft

Biz Daily

Sean Snaith Headlines EDC Sarasota Economic Outlook.

Economist forecasts the local and national market this month.

05/09/2016 By staff

Biz Daily

United Way Suncoast Appoints New Board Members

Two community leaders join the board of directors for United Way Suncoast, covering DeSoto, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Sarasota.

05/09/2016 By staff

Biz Daily

Dan Bailey Elected Honorary Member of Inn of Court

Williams Parker shareholder receives legal distinction.

05/09/2016 By staff

Construction

Builder Confidence in 55-Plus Market Dips, But Still High

Builder confidence in the single-family 55-plus housing market remained in positive territory for the first quarter of 2016, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

05/06/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Pure Barre Head Instructor Picked for Lululemon Summit

Chaz Glunk, a Sarasota native and former dancer with the Sarasota Ballet, was one of 100 participants chosen from more than 2,500 applicants worldwide to attend.

05/06/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Realtor Earns New Home and Residential Construction Certifications

Realtor Lisa Bouck recently earned the Certified New Home Specialist and Residential Construction Certified designations.

05/06/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Florida Retail Federation Predicts Big Mother's Day Spending

Total spending nationally is expected to reach $21.4 billion, with 84 percent of consumers celebrating the holiday.

05/06/2016 Research by staff

Food & Drink

No County Decision on Food Truck Rules Yet

The Sarasota County Planning Commission voted Thursday to delay a decision on how best to loosen county rules that govern food trucks.

05/06/2016 Research by staff

Tourism Beat

An Insider's Guide to Sarasota

Today’s tourists want an insider’s experience.

05/06/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Granola bars, donations and fundraisers galore.

05/05/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Bradenton Area to Be Showcased on How to Do Florida

The television series will feature the area during its season seven premiere, which will air in June.

05/05/2016 Research by staff

Higher ed

USF Veterans Center Opens May 23

The center will be a place where veterans can learn about educational benefits under the Veterans Administration, ask about scholarship opportunities or seek counseling.

05/05/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

$5.9 million for vacant commercial land in Bradenton and $1.3 million for a Sarasota apartment complex.

05/05/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Men, Whiskey & Watches Visits Venice

Whiskey tastings, classic cigars and high-end watches at the Venetian Golf Club. Basically the perfect guys' night out.

05/05/2016 Research by staff

Perfect Match

Deb Knowles and Larry Kabinoff's GulfStar Homes Takes Off

Deb Knowles and Larry Kabinoff met online, married and created a fast-growing residential real estate business in North Port.

05/05/2016 By Kim Hackett Photography by Fred Lopez

Data

UF Survey Finds Consumer Mood Falling

Consumer sentiment decreased in April, according to the University of Florida's most recent consumer survey.

05/04/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Developer Purchases 21-Unit Hotel, Plans Upgrades

Developer and entrepreneur Henry Rodriguez purchased the Elephant Ears Suites for $1.9 million on Monday.

05/04/2016 Research by staff

Jobs

Resort at Longboat Key Club Looking to Hire

The resort is looking for bartenders, hostesses, line cooks, stewards and yacht detailers, as well as employees in the banquet, concierge, events, maintenance and sales departments.

05/04/2016 Research by staff