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Finance

Credit Union Named Finalist in $100,000 Grant Competition

The Wells Fargo NEXT Seed Capital Award Selection Committee has named Manatee Community Federal Credit Union as a finalist in a competition for a $100,000 grant.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Politics

County Commission Candidates' Forum Is Monday

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations will hold a forum for candidates campaigning for the Sarasota County Commission on Monday, June 13.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Report Finds More Homes at Risk From Hurricane Storm Surge

Bradenton ranked eighth in a list of the metropolitan areas most at risk.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Northgate Property Sells for $1.4 Million

Andrew and Gladis Bellamah recently purchased commercial flex and office space located at 1800 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Planning

Open Houses on FEMA Floodplain Maps Begin June 20

Sarasota County will host six open houses to address changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's floodplain maps, which take effect Nov. 4.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Events

CareerSource Florida Discussion Canceled

Due to Tropical Storm Colin, CareerSource president and CEO Chris Hart's appearance has been canceled.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Child Protection Center Announces Promotion, New Certification

The center recently promoted Michelle McSwain to personal safety and community awareness program director.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Realtors Earn 'Platinum Club Award'

The Seider Group, made up of Matt and Tracy Seider, recently earned the honor.

06/06/2016 Research by staff

Mean Streets

Sarasota's Homeless Problem Makes National News...Again

A new Washington Post piece highlights Sarasota as a lightning rod for the fierce battle over homelessness.

06/03/2016 By Megan McDonald

New hires

Bradenton Re/Max Office Adds New Realtor

Realtor Anne Bietsch recently joined the Bradenton office of Re/Max Alliance Group.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Sarasota Pest Company Ranked Among Top 20 Nationwide

Environmental Pest Service recently broke into the top 20 of Pest Control Technology’s “Top 100” list.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Manatee County Mobile Device Company Expands

MTech MDM is expanding its headquarters in the Bradenton area and plans to create 46 new jobs over the next five years.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Events

CareerSource Florida CEO Speaks in Venice June 7

The Argus Foundation and the South County Tiger Bay Club are hosting a conversation with Chris Hart, president and CEO of CareerSource Florida.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Venice Neighborhood Opens New Model

A second decorated model recently opened for touring at Venice's Toscana Isles.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Hetty Feather Flies into Action

A celebration of the random nature of life, this is a must-see theatrical adventure for all ages.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Scholarships, veterans events and more.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

Nonprofits

Habitat for Humanity Adds Board Members

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota recently announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Lynn Kisser and Carl Watkins.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

Development

Manatee County Commission Approves Map Change for Affordable Housing Complex

The project, planned by affordable housing developer Harvey Vengroff, is slated for a Bradenton Knights Inn hotel property.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Sarasota Company Wins 'Great Workplace Award'

Wesco Turf, a Sarasota-headquartered distributor of irrigation, golf and grounds equipment, recently received a 2016 Gallup Great Workplace Award.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

Entertainment

Ringling College, Semkhor and WEDU Announce New Partnership

The three have signed a letter of intent to develop a new collaboration centered around Ringling College's new soundstage and post-production facility.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

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