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Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

A 17,003 square foot office and warehouse space recently changed hands for $1.2 million.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Events

Job Fair Scheduled for May 4

Goodwill Manasota will host a job fair which numerous employers in a variety of sectors are expected to attend, looking for candidates to fill empty positions.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Communication

Sarasota County Tests Emergency Notification System May 3

The CodeRED system allows you to receive calls, email alerts or text messages in the event of an emergency that could impact your neighborhood or business.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Fashion

Local Salon Owner Participates in Atlanta Industry Panel

Coral Pleas, owner and founder of Cutting Loose Salon, recently participated in a Club Intrigue: Industry Leadership Panel in Atlanta, Georgia.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Going for the Gold: An Unbridled Evening

Featuring multi-screen, large-scale coverage of the 142nd Kentucky Derby, this is the perfect place to celebrate America's greatest race.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Big fundraisers, donations and ribbon-cuttings, plus lots of volunteer work.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

History

Harriet Tubman to Be Featured on $20 Bill

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has selected abolitionist Harriet Tubman to replace former President Andrew Jackson in new designs for the $20 bill.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Marketing Manager Joins Coastal Orthopedics

Allison Stewart will manage all marketing efforts, including the company’s online presence, marketing campaigns and community involvement.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Median Florida Home Prices Increase

The statewide median sales price for single-family homes last month was $209,500, up 10.3 percent from 2015, according to Florida Realtors.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Local Business Mentoring Group Earns National Recognition

Manasota SCORE recently earned a top three spot in the 2016 SCORE Chapter of the Year Awards.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Public Relations Association Presents Local Image Awards

The Grand All Image Award, the Association's highest honor, was presented to Kim Livengood of The Eclipse Agency for her work with Boardwalk Food Company.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Education

Hub's Summer Boot-Camp Begins June 1

Hub will offer a series of classes, workshops and panels for Sarasota startups and entrepreneurs that are interested in starting or growing a business

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Street Meat

Food Truck Rally Intended to Call Attention to Restrictive County Rules

SRQ's First Food Truck Rally runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday.

04/20/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Tech

Health Care Tech Company Names New Chairman, CEO

Sarasota's Voalte announced Monday that it has appointed Adam McMullin as chairman and chief executive officer.

04/19/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Study Shows Economic Impact of Sarasota Half Marathon

Temple University’s Sport Industry Research Center recently released an economic analysis of the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.

04/19/2016 Research by staff

Events

UCF Economist Provides 'Economic Outlook' Presentation May 19

Sean Snaith is the director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the University of Central Florida.

04/19/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Announces Small Business Award Finalists

Winners will be honored Friday, June 3.

04/19/2016 Research by staff

Education

UnidosNow Accepting Applications for Summer Leadership Program

The nonprofit provides educational programs and promotes civic integration for Latinos in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

04/19/2016 Research by staff

Moves

Freight Brokerage Firm Expands in Downtown Sarasota

Total Quality Logistics says it will create 100 new Sarasota jobs by 2020.

04/19/2016 Research by staff

Architecture

Architect, Artist Team Up to Launch New Firm

Architect JB Taylor and his wife, artist Sarah Taylor, have partnered to create Taylor Studios, Inc.

04/18/2016 Research by staff