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Real estate

Nokomis Parcel Purchased for Possible Retail, Self-Storage Development

The Osprey-based company Laurel Road Storage, LLC recently purchased a 4-acre parcel of land located at 3500 Laurel Road, Nokomis, from Knights Associates, LLLP, for $1.5 million.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Design

Sarasota Architect Launches New Firm

Joe Kelly recently launched Hive Architects, a firm that specializes in residential architecture, interior design and private commercial projects, with a focus on regional modernism.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Events

Author and Life Coach Speaks to Women's Networking Group

Sarasota County - Over 40 Females, a women's networking group, will feature guest speaker Adoley Odunton during its next event.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Downtown Farmers' Market Asks City for Backup Plan During Construction Projects

The Sarasota Farmers Market announced Sunday that it is asking the City of Sarasota to look at a plan to relocate vendors on Lemon and State Streets, due to pending construction in the area.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Workshop Offers Sustainability Tips, Resources

Attendees will receive a free do-it-yourself energy-saving kit worth up to $30.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Planning

Downtown Sarasota Economic Development Coordinator Leaving

Norm Gollub, Sarasota's downtown economic development coordinator, is leaving that position, having accepted a new job in Tacoma, Washington.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Education

Detert to Cut Ribbon at New Loveland Center Facility

Loveland Center will celebrate the grand opening of the Nancy Detert Residences on Monday.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Law

Attorney Admitted to U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico

Attorney Christina Unkel of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. recently earned admission to practice law before the United States District Court of Puerto Rico.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Seafood Shack Makes New Hires

Cortez's Seafood Shack recently appointed Eddy Shorter as assistant dockmaster and Dawn Ferguson as assistant food and beverage manager.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Engineering

UF Innovation Station Names First Director

Allen Carlson, the retired CEO of Sun Hydraulics, joined the new UF Innovation Station Sarasota County this week as its regional director.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

#BestofSarasota2016

Best of Sarasota 2016 Video: The Party

What did you love about the Best of Sarasota 2016 party? Heather Duhill and Joey Panek find out.

05/12/2016 By Sarasota Magazine

#BestofSarasota2016

Best of Sarasota 2016 Video: Party Highlights

From a real, live unicorn to all that great food and drink, relive our favorite moments from our Best of Sarasota 2016 party.

05/12/2016 By Sarasota Magazine

Housing

Manatee Planning Commission Approves Land-Use Change for Affordable Housing Proposal

The move is intended to allow a Bradenton Knights Inn hotel property to become an affordable housing complex.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

$1.25 million for an industrial building, $775,000 for retail and warehouse space and more recent transactions.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

The roundup includes substance abuse prevention grants, educational scholarships and fundraisers.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week Returns in June

Did you know you can plan a culinary adventure around our award-winning eateries without breaking the bank?

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Food & Drink

Local Domino's Owner to Compete for Fastest Pizza Maker Title

Rene DeGuia has been with Domino’s for 27 years and won the World’s Fastest Pizza Maker competition in 2000 and 2005.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

Regulations

Workshops Address New 'Puppy Mill' Rules

New guidelines affect commercial establishments, such as pet stores, but include exemptions for hobby breeders, animal shelters and animal welfare organizations.

05/11/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Florida Realtors Reports Positive First Quarter Housing Numbers

Median prices and new listings are up in the first quarter.

05/11/2016 By staff

Giving

North Port Gets New Goodwill Donation Center

The center will be located at 2250 Bobcat Village Center Road, North Port.

05/11/2016 Research by staff

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