News & City Life

Manufacturing

Boat Manufacturer Unveils New Model

The Sarasota-based company Chris-Craft recently announced that it will debut its new Commander 42 model at the 2016 Chris-Craft Dealer Meeting next month.

06/10/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Bank of America Names New Sarasota/Manatee Market President

Mike McCoy will succeed Ed Luecke as Bank of America's market president in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

06/10/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Communications Company Purchases Old Jeff's Salad Restaurant

Whenever Communications LLC recently purchased the 1,610-square-foot retail building that was formerly Jeff’s Salad Company for $650,000.

06/10/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

New Broker Joins Ian Black Real Estate

Matt Kezar recently joined Ian Black as a broker associate.

06/10/2016 Research by staff

New hires

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative Adds New Program Manager

Carolyn Angiolillo will coordinate employer workforce partnerships and the Bridges to Careers program and will also manage internship opportunities.

06/10/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Construction Company Celebrates Lake City Groundbreaking

Members of the DM Constructors management team recently attended a groundbreaking celebration for a new outpatient surgical center in Lake City, Florida.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Work Begins on Expansion of Bradenton Psychiatric Unit

Venice's J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. recently began work on a 2,700-square-foot psychiatric unit expansion for Centerstone of Florida Inc.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

More examples of local businesses giving back.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Politics

GOP State Senate Forum Scheduled for July 9

Republican candidates Doug Holder, Nora Patterson, Ray Pilon and Greg Steube have agreed to attend.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Drink

Bradenton Brewery Adds Local Hops to Beers

The hops were hand-harvested in Riverview and used in a Motorworks Brewing pale ale.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Flag Day Ceremony and Concert at Sarasota National Cemetery

On Sunday, June 12, the Military Officers Association of Sarasota will join The Pops Orchestra to celebrate the 239th birthday of our nation's flag.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Openings

Two New Wawas Open Thursday Morning

The new Sarasota and Bradenton locations will offer free coffee through June 19.

06/08/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

$1 Million Modernization Coming to Port Manatee

Beginning June 13, the south gate entrance to Port Manatee is slated to close for approximately 12 weeks for enhancements to security and traffic flow.

06/08/2016 Photography by staff

Construction

New Building Rules Go Into Effect July 1

A handful of changes to Florida's building code will go into effect Friday, July 1, according to a blog post published by Florida Realtors.

06/08/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Gas Prices Inch Up

The average price of a gallon of gas in the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice area has increased 6.9 percent in the past month, according to data compiled by AAA.

06/08/2016 Research by staff