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Real estate

Local Brokerage Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Network

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate added its ninth Florida brokerage, Atchley International Realty, to its franchise network on Tuesday.

08/31/2016 Research by staff

Politics

County Commission, State House and Senate Debates Set

Now that local primary elections are over, November candidates for the Sarasota County Commission, the Florida House and the Florida Senate will meet in a series of lunchtime debates hosted by the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club.

08/31/2016 Research by staff

Southern Soul

Chef Vivian Howard Talks A Chef's Life, Southern Food and Her New Book

Through her PBS show, A Chef's Life, and her new book, Deep Run Roots, Chef Vivian Howard aims to honor Southern food history.

08/31/2016 By Megan McDonald

From the Editor

About Those Powerful People

Pam Daniel on Sarasota's new power grid.

08/31/2016 By Pam Daniel

Powerball

How to Win the Influence Game in Sarasota

We asked attorney Morgan Bentley to share his analysis of power in our city.

08/31/2016 By Morgan Bentley

Power Players

Meet the 25 Most Influential Men and Women in Sarasota Today

Each of the 25 power players on our list wields major clout in our community.

08/31/2016 By Susan Burns, Tony D'Souza, Pam Daniel, Ilene Denton, Kay Kipling, and Cooper Levey-Baker

Technology

Drone Regulations Go Into Effect

New Federal Aviation Authority regulations for drones went into effect Monday.

08/30/2016 Research by staff

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Sarasota High School

John Pirman illustrates the Paul Rudolph-designed Sarasota High School

08/30/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Retail

Walmart Hiring Event Scheduled for Wednesday Afternoon

Sarasota's Cattlemen Road Walmart is holding a hiring event in partnership with CareerSource Suncoast.

08/30/2016 Research by staff

Education

Military Academy Adds Two New Board Members

Sarasota Military Academy recently welcomed two new members to its governing board of directors.

08/30/2016 Research by staff

Health care

Bradenton Dental Company Featured on TV Show

Carolyn Primus, the president of Bradenton's Avalon Biomed Inc., will be featured on the television show Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland.

08/30/2016 Research by staff

Health care

Local Prescription Company Begins Selling Discounted Junior EpiPens

Canada Med Services, a locally owned discount prescription sourcing company, is selling junior EpiPens for $180, three times less expensive than the brand’s list cash price.

08/30/2016 Research by staff

Openings

We Are Hiring!

We have immediate openings in our Sarasota office.

08/30/2016 Research by staff

Events

Latin Chamber of Commerce Holds Gala Oct. 22

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2016 Latin Gala from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22.

08/29/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Attorney Joins Real Estate Law Firm

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC, which has offices in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch, recently hired Natasha Selvaraj.

08/29/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Allegiant Private Advisors Adds Two New Employees

William Silva and Kristina Vorndran recently joined Allegiant Private Advisors, Silva as a research assistant and Vorndran as a financial planning assistant.

08/29/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Real Estate Company Relocates to Sarasota

Nick McMullen recently partnered with local real estate experts Peter Snyder and Patricia Sanders to launch McMullen Properties in Sarasota.

08/29/2016 Research by staff

Politics

Post-Primary State House Debate Set for Sept. 1

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club will host a debate between Democratic and Republican state House candidates shortly after the Aug. 30 primary election.

08/29/2016 Research by staff

Entertainment

Sanborn Studios to Pay Back Sarasota County $350,000

Sanborn Studios will pay back Sarasota County $350,064 as part of a final judgement in a lawsuit the county had filed against Sanborn for violating terms of a financial incentive agreement.

08/26/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Economic Development Corporation Inks Deal with Mary Kenealy Events

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County recently selected Mary Kenealy and Janet Allen of Mary Kenealy Events to produce the organization’s meetings and events.

08/26/2016 Research by staff