News & City Life

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

New hires

Mental Health Nonprofit Appoints New Executive Director

Jeffrey Standring was recently named Mental Health Community Centers' new executive director.

08/26/2016 Research by staff

Promotions

Accounting Firm Promotes Six

CS&L CPAs, a certified public accounting firm with locations in Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa, recently made six promotions.

08/26/2016 Research by staff

Construction

The Haven Begins Construction on Employment Training Center

A Sarasota nonprofit that champions inclusion for people with disabilities recently broke ground on its Frank Stern Employment Training Center.

08/26/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Visit Sarasota County Launches 'Shoptember' Promotion

Visit Sarasota County is partnering with stores and shopping districts for Shoptember, a month-long promotion intended to encourage retail business.

08/26/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Water Tap System Picked for 'Most Innovative' List

The Quatreau Tap Pure Water System, created by the Sarasota-based company Pure H20, was recently nominated to Beautiful Kitchens & Baths' '30 Most Innovative Products of 2017' list.

08/25/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Ferrandino Named CEO of Education Seed Fund

Sarasota's Rita Ferrandino was recently named the new CEO for the Education Design Studio Inc., an education seed fund and incubator.

08/25/2016 Research by staff