News & City Life

Transportation

Port Manatee Traffic Up 36 Percent

Port Manatee last week reported a 36 percent year-over-year increase in containerized cargo handled in the first half of its fiscal year.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Sarasota Entrepreneurs Create New Social Media Management Tool

SocialMobe.com is intended to be an all-in-one solution to help local businesses stand out on social media.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Bradenton Car Dealership Adds U-Hauls

Santos Autos, LLC will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Events

Fannie Mae Chief Economist Speaks in Sarasota

Douglas Duncan, chief economist with Fannie Mae, will speak about 'Putting Housing in Context' on April 28.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Moves

Supplement Manufacturer Relocates to Manatee County

Natural Immunogenics' new facility expands the company’s footprint nearly three times, from 11,000 to 32,000 square feet.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Vincent Academy Breaks Ground This Thursday

Located at 1910 Glengary St., Sarasota, the facility will offer education, community integration, skills training and career placement to adults living with mental illnesses.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Landscape Architect Wins HGTV Contest

DWY Landscape Architects principal David Young was recently named the Overall Winner in the 2016 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Kitson & Partners Names New Babcock Ranch President, Plans Formal Launch

The 'Grand Reveal' of the first phase of the new town is set for Friday, April 22.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Sarasota Attorney Honored for Customer Service

Amiee Buckman is a managing partner of the Sarasota firm Buckman & Buckman.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Announces New Executive Director

Robyn Faucy has been selected and will begin April 18.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

Events

Career Expo, Job Fair Takes Place April 20

The purpose of the Sarasota County expo is to create a venue for job seekers and students to explore career possibilities within government.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

Neal Communities Introduces New Bradenton Community

The Ridge at Crossing Creek's homesites will surround a 21-acre lake.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

All Faiths Food Bank recently kicked off its annual Campaign Against Summer Hunger, plus other great examples of locals giving back.

04/07/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Food and Wine on Pine

Foodies and wine lovers, save the date for the sixth annual Food and Wine on Pine event: Saturday, May 7.

04/07/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

This Week's Big Deals

A Bradenton apartment complex changes hands for $12.3 million.

04/07/2016 Research by staff

Events

TEDx NewCollegeofFlorida Scheduled for April 16

The theme of the event is 'The Art of Technology.'

04/07/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Goodwill Manasota Hires New Director of Marketing, PR

Samantha Cummins was previously the director of business development at Fawley Bryant Architects, Inc.

04/07/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Rosemary District Apartment Complex Holds 'Topping-Out' Ceremony

When complete, CitySide will consist of 228 residences ranging from 572 square feet to 1,403 square feet.

04/07/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Children's World Uniform Supply to Be Honored as Healthy Worksite

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will publicly recognize Children's World Uniform Supply as a healthy worksite.

04/06/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Longboat Key Beach Nourishment Project Begins

Trucks carrying sand from a mine in Immokalee arrived on Longboat Key Wednesday.

04/06/2016 Research by staff