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Deals

Vacant Commercial Land Sells for $3.6 Million

The Ohio-based company 5963 Cattlemen Road, LLC recently purchased 5.4 acres of vacant commercial property near the intersection of Fruitville Road and Cattlemen Road.

11/30/2016 By staff

Planning

County Awards Neighborhood Improvement Grants

The money will go toward projects focused on improving neighborhood character and environment.

11/30/2016 By staff

Events

Women's Resource Center Leader Holding 'Coffee and Conversation' Events

The president and CEO of the Women's Resource Center, Ashley Brown, is hosting a series of 'coffee and conversation' events to discuss how the organization serves women.

11/30/2016 By staff

Neighborhood Snapshots

What to Do on the Island of Venice

Visitors flock to Venice's palm-tree lined streets, lively historic downtown district and powdery white beaches.

11/30/2016 Photography by Su Byron

Neighborhood Snapshots

What to Do in Siesta Key Village

In addition to its famous beach, Siesta Key is home to a lively little village.

11/30/2016 Photography by Su Byron

Game Changer

Mote Raises $52 Million in 21 Months

Its biggest-ever fund raiser will greatly expand Mote Marine Laboratory.

11/30/2016 By Susan Burns

The CEO

Meet Chris Brown, the Deal Addict

After building up a portfolio of prime Sarasota properties, Chris Brown keeps looking for the next investment.

11/30/2016 By David Hackett Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

New hires

New Realtor Joins Bradenton Office

Realtor Georganne Kanthak recently joined Carol Van Doren in the Bradenton office of RE/MAX Alliance Group, where she will focus on new homes and vacation homes in Manatee County.

11/29/2016 By staff

Real estate

Real Estate Firm Launches New Development Advisory Division

Ian Black Real Estate recently began offering land and development advisory services through a new division that will be led by real estate veteran Tom Danahy.

11/29/2016 By staff

Tourism

Rowing Championship Launches Competition to Name Event Mascot

The host committee for the 2017 World Rowing Championships recently launched a competition to name the event's pelican mascot.

11/29/2016 By staff

New hires

Coldwell Banker Picks New Branch Manager

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate recently named Lynn Kaiser Conrad as branch manager of its Sarasota Central office.

11/29/2016 By staff

Tech

Search Engine Optimization Talk Happens Thursday

Scott Gonnello, the owner of Gonnello SEO, will share info on how to improve search engine optimization and avoid common mistakes on Thursday, Dec. 1.

11/29/2016 By staff

Tech

New College Students, Faculty Participate in Student Coding Event

New College of Florida students and faculty are helping students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus learn computer programming skills.

11/29/2016 By staff

Promotions

Accounting Firm Names New Principal

CS&L CPAs—a certified public accounting firm located in Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa—recently promoted Jeff Gerhard to the role of principal.

11/28/2016 By staff

Deals

Laurel Park Building Sold for $530,000

525 Rawls Inc. purchases multifamily building from Siesta Key Management.

11/28/2016 By staff

Election 2016

Sarasotans Respond to Donald Trump's Election

A group of business leaders, students, artists and more tell us what Donald Trump's election means for them.

11/28/2016 By Sarasota Magazine Staff

Law

Attorneys Form Marijuana Law Practice Group

The law firm Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, which has offices in both Tampa and Sarasota, recently created a new practice group dedicated to marijuana law.

11/28/2016 By staff

Food

First Watch Expands

The Bradenton-based breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant First Watch officially opened its newest Bradenton restaurant on Monday.

11/28/2016 By staff

New hires

Investor Joins Sarasota Real Estate Firm

Second-generation real estate investor Vlado Konatar recently joined the Sarasota office of Weichert, Realtors.

11/28/2016 By staff

Environment

Thursday Workshop Focuses on Sustainability

Sarasota County's 11th annual Sustainable Communities workshop covers topics such as valuing nature, strategies for smarter growth, building community resilience and local food innovations.

11/28/2016 By staff

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