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New hires

Mote Hires New Facility Rental Coordinator

New hire Allison Whitten says she hopes 'to have vendors and other wedding and event planners recommend Mote to more of their clients.'

08/16/2016 Research by staff

Data

Local Housing Starts Up

According to data released by the housing research firm Metrostudy, 1,492 single-family home units were started in the Sarasota and Bradenton area during the second quarter of 2016, an increase of 17.6 percent compared to the year before.

08/16/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Residential Buildings Go for $1.6 Million

Sarasota's Plaza Land Trust purchased several residential buildings in north Sarasota from Michael Lang and Anne-Marie Lang for $1.6 million in June.

08/16/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Online Amish Furniture Retailer Named Florida Company to Watch

Sarasota's JMX Brands was recently selected from more than 500 nominees for Florida Companies to Watch.

08/16/2016 Research by staff

The Inside Outsider

Can Carlos Beruff Play the Business Card to Win Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate Seat?

Manatee County homebuilder Carlos Beruff has a rags-to-riches story and powerful friends. Are they enough to win Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat?

08/16/2016 By Tony D'Souza

Retail

Gourmet Food Store Coming to St. Armands Circle

A Savory Palate, a new gourmet olive oil and vinegar store, will open soon at 26 N. Boulevard of Presidents on St. Armands Circle.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Community Foundation's Investment Arm Lists 301-Acre Property for Sale

Gulf Coast Strategic Investments, part of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, recently listed a 301-acre mixed-use property for sale for $24.3 million.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Free Talk on Search Engine Optimization, Social Media and More

Scott Carvin, the founder and CEO of Tampa's SEO Services Expert, will offer a free interactive talk on topics such as search engine optimization, social media marketing and web design.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Neal Breaks Ground on Northwest Bradenton Neighborhood

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities recently broke ground on its newest community: The Estuary.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Data

Farmers Market Research Shows $56 Million Economic Impact

More than 520,000 visitors to the Sarasota Farmers Market contributed $56 million to the local economy over the past year, according to data released Monday by the market's executive director, Phil Pagano.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Workplace Management

Limiting Conflict in the Workplace

Conflict is not a dirty word, any more than results and impact.

08/15/2016 By R.L. Caldwell

Honors

Manatee Chamber Hands Out Small Business Awards

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce on Friday announced the winners of its 37th annual Small Business of the Year Awards.

08/12/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Research Documents Impact of 'Upbeat and Sincere' Responses By Hotels on Travel Websites

Hotels that provide upbeat and sincere replies at sites like Expedia and TripAdvisor can be perceived as genuine and caring toward guests, according to new research by professors at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

08/12/2016 Research by staff

Finance

Wealth Management Firm Opens New Independent Office

Partners Scott Pinkerton, Michael Harkins and William Mehserle, Jr., recently launched an affiliation with the Independent Channel of Wells Fargo and opened a new office.

08/12/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Real Estate Firm Adds Three

Julyun Kim, Theresa Bishop Fieberts and Carly Bishop recently joined RoseBay International.

08/12/2016 Research by staff

Health care

Sarasota Memorial Nursing Home Receives Top Rating

The Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center recently received a five-star rating from the federal government's Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

08/12/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Two-Story Gulf Gate Building Sells for $395,000

John Rattigan recently purchased the 3,758-square-foot retail building located at 6539 Gateway Ave., Sarasota, for $395,000.

08/12/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill Manasota, Forty Carrots and more in this week's roundup of businesses giving back.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Tivoli Homes Debuts West-of-Trail Model Home

Tivoli Homes of Sarasota recently completed construction on its newest model home: the 'Magnolia,' a 4,134-square-foot house built at 1807 Magnolia St., Sarasota.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

Events

Economic Development Corporation Holds Annual Meeting Sept. 9

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will present a number of awards at its 2016 Annual Meeting.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

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