News & City Life

Real estate

Puerto Rican Restaurant Coming to New East Main Street Building

Sofrito Mama's recently leased 2,160 square feet on the first floor of a new two-story building.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

From the Editor

Do Doctors Care?

An inside view of a doctor's life from the chief of staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

06/01/2016 By Pam Daniel

Real estate

Oxygen Company Leases Sarasota Space

Sarasota Oxygen and CPAP, which offers medical oxygen and respiration equipment, recently leased 3,000 square feet of Sarasota space.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

Data

American Incomes Up

In April, Americans' personal income increased $69.8 billion, or 0.4 percent, while disposable personal income increased $63.5 billion, or 0.5 percent.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

Data

Florida Consumer Sentiment Decreases Again

Opinions on whether now is a good time to buy a big-ticket item such as an appliance or automobile plummeted.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

Philanthropy

Community Foundation Adds Three Board Members

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has added three new members to its Board of Directors: Marilyn Thompson, Mary Lou Winnick and Daniel DeLeo.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Grand Opening for New St. Armands Boutique This Weekend

Apricot Lane Boutique is a California-based company that sells women's clothing and jewelry and other accessories.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Workshop Offers Tips on Sustainability for Businesses

The discussion will include a number of strategies for saving money and resources at work through energy, water and waste reduction plans.

06/01/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Sarasota Law Firm Expands in Port Charlotte and Fort Myers

Icard Merrill recently welcomed two new attorneys and announced a new office location in Port Charlotte and an expansion into Fort Myers.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Technology

Social Media Advertising Discussion Scheduled for June 21

Kevin McNulty will discuss how social media advertising is different from a regular social media program, the ad types that various social media platforms offer and more.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Golf Pro Joins Country Club

Former South African Open champion and European Tour winner Clinton Whitelaw was recently named first assistant golf professional at University Park Country Club.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

North 301 Strip Mall Sells for $1.5 Million

North Sarasota's Washington Plaza strip mall recently changed hands.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Seasonal Fertilizer Regulations Return

Sarasota County's regulations barring the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus return Wednesday, June 1.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Animal Athlete

A Day in the Life of Bodybuilder Jason Huh

Bodybuilder Jason Huh is a fitness guru, marketer and social media star.

05/31/2016 By Pam Daniel Photography by Robert Castro

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Municipal Auditorium, Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota's Municipal Auditorium is a classic example of Art Deco architecture.

05/31/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Real estate

Vacant Venice Acreage Sold for $1.8 Million

Southbridge Investments, LLC recently purchased 2.5 acres that were previously owned by the late writer Walter Farley, author of The Black Stallion.

05/27/2016 Research by staff