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Biz Bites

Mediterraneo Offers Up Classic Italian Fare in an Elegant Setting

Mediterraneo is a primo business lunch spot.

06/23/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Construction

Homebuilder Sentiment Ticks Up Slightly

The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index rose 2 points from 58 in May to 60 in June, the highest reading since January.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Data

Treasury Department Report Examines Cybersecurity, Hedge Funds and More

The Financial Stability Oversight Council report covers significant financial market and regulatory developments, potential emerging threats to the financial stability of the United States and the activities of the council.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Stone River Groundbreaking Set for June 29

Bradenton's Stone River resort-style senior living community will celebrate a groundbreaking at noon Wednesday, June 29.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Health care

Aesthetic & Wellness Center Relocates and Expands

Dr. Inda Mowett recently relocated her business, The Aesthetic & Wellness Center, to a new 3,000-square-foot office.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Events

Keiser University Hosts Career Fair Aug. 23

The fair is intended to recruit qualified candidates for business, legal, technology, culinary, baking, pastry, health, sports medicine, fitness and sports management professions.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

HR Corner

How to Develop Women Leaders

Pavitra Ciavardone identifies skills for up-and-coming females.

06/22/2016 By Lori Johnston

Take the Cake

How a Dispute at a Gulf Gate Bakery Ended Up on National TV

James Plocharsky, owner of Jim's Small Batch Bakery, filed a small claims complaint and ended up on The People's Court.

06/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Best Bars

Crime Novelist Tim Dorsey on His Fictional Hero’s Favorite Florida Bars

We asked best-selling crime novelist Tim Dorsey where his hero, Serge A. Storms, would drink.

06/22/2016 By Tim Dorsey

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Bird Key Park

John Pirman illustrates Bird Key Park.

06/22/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Civil Discourse

Searching for Common Ground on Gun Laws

We asked State Rep. Greg Steube and Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight to sit down with editor Pam Daniel to discuss two proposed gun bills that failed during the recent legislative session but are expected to be filed again next year.

06/22/2016 By Pam Daniel

Heat Index

Pet Portraitist Nancy Colby is an Advocate for Animals

The North Port-based artist travels with her cats to art shows around Florida.

06/22/2016 By Ilene Denton

Convention Wisdom

Inside This Month's Republican National Convention

Each congressional district in Florida is sending three delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland July 18-21.

06/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Heat Index

Yes, Those Longboat Key Peacocks are Beautiful—Until You Have to Live With Them

Locals see peacocks as more pest than petting zoo.

06/22/2016 By Tony D’Souza

Construction

Sarasota Construction Company Breaks Ground on Gainesville Project

DM Constructors recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new cataract specialists and vision care center in Gainesville.

06/21/2016 Research by staff

Finance

Morgan Stanley Vice President Attains New Designation

Kathy Francoletti recently attained Morgan Stanley’s Family Wealth Advisor designation.

06/21/2016 Research by staff

Finance

Sarasota Investment Firm Ranked Among Top 300

Cumberland Advisors was recently recognized as one of the Financial Times' top 300 Registered Investment Advisory firms for 2016.

06/21/2016 Research by staff

Data

Sarasota County Ranks Highly for Income Inequality

According to a new study, Sarasota County ranked as the 33rd most unequal county in the nation, with the top 1 percent earning 40.1 times as much as the rest of the population.

06/21/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

Manatee County NAACP Installs New President

The Manatee County NAACP installed a new team of officers at its May meeting, including new president Rodney Jones.

06/21/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

New Palmetto Community Announced

Pulte Homes recently announced plans for Trevesta, a community that will open next spring in Palmetto with 90 homesites featuring single-family homes.

06/20/2016 Research by staff

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