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Planned Parenthood Annual Dinner 2018

More than 500 supporters of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida packed the Hyatt Regency ballroom.

03/12/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Law

Discussion with Wrongfully Convicted Man Takes Place Tuesday

The North Sarasota Library is hosting a program on the work of the Innocence Project of Florida, which helped free Palmetto's Derrick Williams.

03/09/2018 By Staff

Design

Advertising Award Winners Named

AdFed Suncoast recently held its annual American Advertising Awards gala and unveiled the winners.

03/09/2018 By Staff

New hires

Natural Food Retail Chain Picks New Marketing Manager

The Sarasota natural and specialty foods chain Richard's Foodporium recently hired Tamara Chapman and promoted Jennifer Sythes and Larry Lore.

03/09/2018 By Staff

Hospitality

Ribbon Cutting for New Pinecraft Hotel Is April 13

Dutchman Hospitality is holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Carlisle Inn, its new hotel in the Amish Pinecraft community.

03/09/2018 By Staff

Data

Economy Adds 313,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Steady

The American economy added 313,000 jobs in February, the highest monthly gain since July 2016.

03/09/2018 By Staff

Finance

Luncheon Covers 'Smart Investing for Young Professionals'

Topics covered will include the difference between investing on your own and using computer programs, debt, 401(k)s and artificial intelligence trends.

03/08/2018 By Staff

Promotions

Partner Assumes Top Role at Insurance Agency

Russ Bobbitt of Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency recently assumed the role of president and chief executive officer from Jamie Purmort.

03/08/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Gala

The fund raiser at Michael's On East featured "A Night at the Movies" theme, with "Forbidden Hollywood."

03/08/2018 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Honors

Luncheon Celebrates Local 'Wonder Women'

The Women’s Resource Center is celebrating Teri Hansen, Emily Walsh and Janice Zarro on Tuesday, March 20.

03/08/2018 By Staff

New hires

Construction Firm Names New Director of Field Operations

DeAngelis Diamond—which has offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Alabama and Tennessee—recently promoted Nick Pair.

03/08/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Jewish Federation Hires, Promotes

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee recently picked a new marketing director, chief operating officer and volunteer engagement director.

03/07/2018 By Staff

Food

New Organic Juice Bar Opens

Clean Juice, an organic juice bar franchise, is celebrating the grand opening of its first Sarasota location from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday, March 10.

03/07/2018 By Staff

Law

Firm Hires New Business Attorney

Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC recently hired Kelly Roberts.

03/07/2018 By Staff

Real estate

Coldwell Banker Realtor Tops in State

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Roger Pettingell was recently ranked as the company's No. 1 individual sales associate in Florida for 2017.

03/07/2018 By Staff

Deals

2.6 Acres Near University Parkway Sold for $335,000

Sarasota's Smally Family Land Corp. recently purchased vacant land at 8241 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota.

03/07/2018 By Staff

Star Power

John Lithgow Visits Ringling College of Art and Design

Lithgow shared stories from his long career on stage and screen (and also sang a song about manatees).

03/07/2018 By Kay Kipling and Megan McDonald

Planning

Proposed Comprehensive Plan Changes to Be Discussed Monday

The president of Control Growth Now will discuss proposed changes to the county's comprehensive plan at the next meeting of the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations.

03/06/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Photojournalist Joins Latino Nonprofit Board

UnidosNow, a Sarasota nonprofit dedicated to helping Latinos achieve the American Dream, recently added Karen Arango to its board.

03/06/2018 By Staff

Tourism

Renovations to Airport Interior Underway

Gates Construction, which has offices in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, recently began renovations to the interior of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

03/06/2018 By Staff

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