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State of Jobs Conference Set for Oct. 27

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third annual State of Jobs Conference on Thursday, Oct. 27.

10/11/2016 Research by staff

Construction

New College to Break Ground on $9.7 Million Science Complex Expansion

New College of Florida is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its $9.7 million Heiser Natural Sciences Complex expansion next Tuesday, Oct. 18.

10/11/2016 Research by staff

Health care

New Partner Joins Plastic Surgery Practice

Dr. Robert Hillstrom recently partnered with Dr. Harry Wright in his Sarasota-based facial plastic surgery practice to create Hillstrom Wright Plastic Surgery.

10/10/2016 Research by staff

Planning

Manatee County Commission Approves 1,950-Unit Project

The Manatee County Commission last week voted in favor of a plan to rezone 358.5 acres of land in Bradenton to make way for Peninsula Bay.

10/10/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Hackathon Begins Friday

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County will present #SRQHacks Oct. 14-16 at New College of Florida.

10/10/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Venice Remodeling Company Named to Top 500 List

Venice's Kitchen and Bath on the Isle was recently listed at No. 453 on Qualified Remodeler's 2016 Top 500 list.

10/10/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Downtown Sarasota Hyatt Sold

A Tampa company recently purchased downtown's Hyatt Regency Sarasota for $57.8 million.

10/10/2016 Research by staff

Data

U.S. Economy Adds 156,000 Jobs

The United States economy added 156,000 new jobs in the month of September and the national unemployment rate held steady at 5 percent.

10/07/2016 Research by staff

Environment

1,143-Acre Manatee County Property to Be Permanently Protected

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast announced Thursday that the 1,143-acre Triangle Ranch in Manatee County will be a permanently protected.

10/07/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Construction Begins on North Port Technical College and Library

Willis Smith Construction recently broke ground on Suncoast Technical College's North Port campus and the Shannon Staub Public Library, a two-story joint-use facility.

10/07/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

Selby Gardens Adds New Board Member

Teri Hansen, the president and CEO of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

10/07/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Dermatologist Joins Local Practice

Dr. Gregory Polar recently joined Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

10/07/2016 Research by staff

Unity Awards

2017 Unity Awards

Nominate the people and companies who champion diversity in our community.

10/07/2016 By 941CEO Staff

Health care

Sports Medicine Doctor Joins Orthopedic Practice

Steven Page, M.D., recently joined Sarasota Orthopedic Associates. He has worked as a team physician for the Miami Hurricanes, the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

10/06/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Major donations, efforts to help veterans and more in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

10/06/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Bealls Recognized for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities

The retail company Bealls, headquartered in Bradenton, was recognized on Wednesday by the state of Florida for being an 'exceptional' employer of individuals with disabilities.

10/06/2016 Research by staff

Politics

Deadline to Register to Vote Approaching

Florida's deadline to register to vote in the November general election is next Tuesday, Oct. 11.

10/06/2016 Research by staff

Food

Mote Scientist to Receive White House Honor

On Friday, Oct. 7, the White House will recognize Kevan Main, a senior scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory, as one of 12 'White House Champions of Change for Sustainable Seafood.'

10/06/2016 Research by staff

Technology

Copy, Print Company Unveils New Name

Sarasota's Laser Rite Document Solutions, a copy, print and document management technology company, recently unveiled a new name: Rite Technology.

10/05/2016 Research by staff

Events

Latin Chamber of Commerce Networking Event Takes Place Oct. 13

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce's next Conexiones networking mixer will take place 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.

10/05/2016 Research by staff

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