News & City Life

Events

Women's Networking Group Gathers April 25

Guest speaker Lori Davis will offer a presentation on 'How to be Stunning, Funny & Thrive.'

04/15/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Area Sales Manager Joins Neal Communities

During her three decades in real estate, Debbie Gericke has overseen more than $1 billion in sales.

04/15/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

A mid-Sarasota hotel sells for $6.5 million and a 185-unit storage facility goes for $1.7 million.

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

A Harvest House property receives fencing, Jewish Federation women give $40,000 and more examples of local businesses and nonprofits giving back.

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Realize Bradenton Presents Pickin' Picnic

Music festival? Food festival? Beer festival? Why not all three?

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Events

Social Media Strategies for Businesses Discussed April 19

The Suncoast Technology Forum lunch runs 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Polo Grill and Bar,

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Michael Saunders Agent Named to National '30 Under 30' List

Kelly King Baldwin was among 400 young real estate professionals that a panel of judges narrowed down to 50 finalists and then to 30 winners.

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Networking

Manatee and Sarasota Chambers Team for Blues By the Bay

The event features live entertainment, food from chamber member restaurants and bi-county networking.

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Education

State College Teams with Aero Club for Pilot Classes

The Private Pilot Ground School is the first step in obtaining a private pilot certificate.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Events

Executive Coach Speaks About 'The Art of Leadership'

Doug Van Dyke of Leadership Simplified will speak from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Resnick Given 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award'

The annual award celebrates the accomplishments of Jewish women in the state of Florida.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Health Care

Sarasota Memorial, FSU Residency Program Receives Accreditation

When it reaches full capacity in year three, the program will enroll 39 residents and by 2020 begin producing 13 new internal medicine physicians each year.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Sarasota Stylist Wins Instagram Hair Art Contest

The contest received hundreds of entries and its hashtag was used more than 1,500 times on Instagram.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Pool and Spa Company Reports 43 Percent Growth in 2015

Waterscapes Pools & Spas sold 459 pools in 2015, compared to 320 in 2014.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Politics

Sarasota Awarded $500,000 for Municipal Auditorium Preservation

The grant, awarded by the Florida Department of State, requires a $279,000 match by the City.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

BMO Appoints Assistant VP, Private Wealth Adviser

BMO Private Bank recently appointed Tammie Sandoval as assistant vice president and director of trust and estate services and Andrew Lundin as private wealth adviser.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Events

Toastmasters Conference Takes Place May 13 and 14

Arabella Bengsen—the 1986 World Champion of Public Speaking, one of only four women to win the title—is the keynote speaker.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Groundbreaking for Artificial Turf Project at Taylor Complex Scheduled for April 19

The project includes the conversion of the current field into an artificial multipurpose turf field with new lighting, fencing, irrigation and parking.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Bealls Named 'Retailer of the Year' By Menswear Industry Magazine

The magazine called the company 'a low-profile, highly admired retailer.'

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Health care

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President and CEO Resigns

During Alex Quarles' tenure, the foundation granted more than $63 million to Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

04/12/2016 Research by staff