News & City Life

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Golf fundraisers, new scholarships and more in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

02/09/2017 By staff

Article

WUSF-TV License Sold

The University of South Florida this week sold WUSF-TV’s public broadcast license for almost $18.8 million.

02/09/2017 By staff

New hires

Health Care Foundation Names New Community Engagement Director

Sally Schule was recently named the director of community engagement for the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

02/09/2017 By staff

Deals

Builder Opens New Sarasota Office

Gates Construction, based in Bonita Springs, recently opened a new office inside One Sarasota Tower.

02/09/2017 By staff

Deals

Claims Adjuster Moves Offices

Nick and Pam Ierulli of N&C Claims Service, Inc. recently leased 2,400 square feet of newly remodeled office space at 1999 Lincoln Drive, Sarasota.

02/09/2017 By staff

Business groups

Sarasota Chamber Marks 97th Year with Annual Kick-Off Meeting

Leadership Florida president Wendy Walker was the featured speaker at Thursday's well-attended event.

02/09/2017 By staff

The SEEN

Manatee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates at 54th Annual Dinner

Gathering at Polo Grill and Bar, Chamber members looked back on their 2016 accomplishments and outlined their goals for 2017.

02/09/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Breaking News

Five Circus Sarasota Performers Fall From High Wire

The extent of the performers' injuries is unknown at this time.

02/08/2017 By Staff

New hires

Quay Developer Hires New Chief Financial Officer

Jacksonville's GreenPointe Holdings recently named Mark Marasciullo as the company's new chief financial officer.

02/08/2017 By staff

Education

College Names New Dean of Student Services

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota recently named Jaquelyn McNeil its dean of student services.

02/08/2017 By staff

Retail

Valentine's Day Spending Expected to Drop

U.S. consumers will spend less on Valentine's Day this year than in the last two years, according to the results of a new survey published by the National Retail Federation.

02/08/2017 By staff

The SEEN

Local Builders Group Hosts 65th Annual Dinner

The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange welcomes members to its annual celebration.

02/08/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

All in Together Now

Adams and Reese Advocates for Diversity

A diversity success story.

02/08/2017 By Su Byron

Environment

Solar Power Co-Op Hosts Public Information Event Feb. 24

A group of Sarasota homeowners last month announced the formation of a new Sarasota solar power co-op.

02/08/2017 By staff

The Rest of Your Life

How to Retire to Sarasota

Forget about driving your golf cart into the sunset. Boomers want more from retirement.

02/07/2017 By Ilene Denton

Finance

Sarasota Financial Services Company Opens Puerto Rico Office

Lendacy, a financial services company based in Sarasota, recently opened a second office in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

02/07/2017 By staff

Economy

BMO Chief Economist Sees Reasons for Optimism

Douglas Porter tells Sarasota audience he is cautiously hopeful, despite potential pitfalls

02/07/2017 Edited by David Hackett

Environment

Ribbon-Cutting Set for Recycling Facility

Waste Pro is marking the official opening of its Manatee County recycling facility with a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Feb. 8.

02/07/2017 By staff

Deals

Bradenton Commercial Lot Sold for $515,000

Ian Black's SRQJM, LLC recently purchased a 0.9-acre parcel of vacant commercial land located on State Road 70 E., near 66th St. E., Bradenton.

02/07/2017 By staff

The SEEN

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Pancakes and Politics Legislative Preview

Business leaders turn out to hear elected officials talk about the upcoming state legislative session.

02/07/2017 Photography by Lori Sax