News & City Life

Intelligence Matters

A Retired CIA Officer Talks Russia, the 2016 Presidential Election and More

“I understand that people have a lot of questions right now. That’s why I agreed to meet you.”

04/17/2017 By David Hackett

Health Care

Venice Regional Hospital Improves Safety Score

In national survey by nonprofit group, Venice facility improves from 'D' to 'C.'

04/17/2017 By staff

Public Service

Manatee Habitat for Humanity names new directors

McGarry, Polk, Regal, Padelford take board roles

04/17/2017 By staff

Health care

Doctor Plans New Sleep Disorder Office

Dr. Carlos Realpe of SleepMed recently leased suite 170 in the building located at 5432 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, in order to open a new SleepMed office there.

04/14/2017 By staff

Appointments

Judge Joins Embracing Our Differences Board

Chief Judge Charles Williams recently joined the board of Embracing Our Differences.

04/14/2017 By staff

Marketing

Public Relations Group Holds Awards Ceremony

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will recognize the area’s best work in public relations achievements at its Image Awards Celebration.

04/14/2017 By staff

Construction

'Puppy Academy' Opens

Southeastern Guide Dogs this week opened its new Grant & Shirle Herron Puppy Academy.

04/13/2017 By staff

Management

Payroll, Human Resources Company Opens Miami Office

Sarasota's Progressive Employer Management Company, a payroll, human resources, workers’ compensation and employee benefits provider, recently opened a new office in Miami.

04/13/2017 By staff

Construction

Manufacturer to Break Ground on Child Care Facility for Employees

Next week, North Venice's PGT Innovations is breaking ground on its new PGT Childcare Center, which will begin offering employer-supported care in early 2018.

04/13/2017 By staff

Retail

New Bradenton Goodwill Opens

The store includes 17,300 square feet of retail space and 11,300 square feet of production space.

04/13/2017 By staff

Deals

13-Floor Downtown Office Building Sold

North Carolina's TDC Blackbird SCC, LLC recently purchased Sarasota City Center for $36.5 million.

04/13/2017 By staff

Health care

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Gets an 'A' for Patient Safety

Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Wednesday received an 'A' for patient safety from the nonprofit Leapfrog, which ranked the hospital as one of the safest in America.

04/12/2017 By staff

Appointments

Community Foundation Adds Three to Board

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors recently elected Anne Essner, Tracy Knight and Susan Sofia as members of the board.

04/12/2017 By staff

Construction

Builder Hires New Vice President, Project Manager

Sarasota's Atlas Building Company recently hired Charlie Woehle as vice president and project manager.

04/12/2017 By staff

Retail

7-Eleven Looking for New Franchise Owners

7-Eleven Inc., which has 23 stores in Sarasota, is hosting a free seminar for those interested in opening franchises.

04/12/2017 By staff

Get Smart

Five Wi-Fi Devices for a Better Workplace

Here are a few tools you can incorporate today that will set you on the path to innovation.

04/12/2017 By Kevin Allen

Food

Restaurant Chain Opening New Location

University Park's First Watch, the breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant, will open its newest restaurant in Riverview, Florida, on Monday, April 17.

04/11/2017 By staff

Environment

Sea Turtle Patrols Begin Again This Week

A group of scientists, interns and volunteers will soon begin monitoring 35 miles of beaches from Longboat Key to Venice.

04/11/2017 By staff

Marketing

North Port Picks Marketing Firm to Help with Economic Development

Sarasota's Grapevine Communications, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, was recently chosen to provide marketing services for the City of North Port.

04/11/2017 By staff

Health care

Hospital Chief Medical Officer Named to Top 100 List

Dr. Thomas Trinchetto, the chief medical officer at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, was recently named by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the "100 hospital and health system CMOs to know."

04/11/2017 By staff