News & City Life

Bring the Cane

How Sugar Cane Syrup Fueled the Growth of One Manatee County Neighborhood

A new historical marker details the role an Alabama food company played in the founding of Whitfield Estates.

03/24/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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This Week's Good Deeds

Galas, golf tournaments and charity walks.

03/24/2016 Research by staff

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This Week's Big Deals

A Bradenton Days Inn changes hands for $3.1 million, two Sarasota apartment buildings go for $575,000 and more.

03/24/2016 Research by staff

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Wine Walk to Cà d'Zan

The fourth annual Wine Walk to Cà d'Zan is a self-guided wine tasting tour along the drive to John and Mable Ringling’s historic mansion.

03/24/2016 Research by staff

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Homes Sales Dip While Condo Sales Rise

New statistics show that sales of Sarasota County single-family homes dipped 13.2 percent in February, while condo sales increased 9.6 percent

03/23/2016 Research by staff

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City of Sarasota Moves Ahead with St. Armands Circle Parking Garage

If built, the garage would sit to the north of the circle itself, behind the strip that contains Shore, Cafe L'Europe and Columbia.

03/22/2016 Research by staff

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Hispanic Homeownership Up

A new report predicts that 52 percent of new homeowners through 2030 will be Hispanic.

03/21/2016 Research by staff

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North Trail Artspace Group Announces Fundraisers

The events will raise money for further research on the possibility of installing affordable housing for artists along Sarasota's North Trail.

03/18/2016 Research by staff

Lessons On Leadership

How to Implement Real Change in Your Organization

Getting employees and managers aligned is complex, messy and political.

03/17/2016 With R.L. Caldwell

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This Week's Big Deals

A Palmetto warehouse and distribution facility recently changed hands for just over $2 million.

03/17/2016 Research by staff

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This Week's Good Deeds

Big donations to Easter Seals Southwest Florida, USF Sarasota-Manatee's veterans' programs and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

03/17/2016 Research by staff

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Suncoast Boat Show

Enjoy the great outdoors while pricing and comparing hundreds of boats from the Gulf Coast's leading boat dealers.

03/17/2016 Research by staff

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$2.5 Million for Rowing Park Survives Governor’s Veto Pen

Five years ago, during his first year in office, Scott vetoed $5 million in funding for the park.

03/16/2016 Research by staff

The CEO

Ramesh Bulusu Takes Charge at Sarasota-Based MyUs

Ramesh Bulusu tackled big data and customer service to make Sarasota’s MyUS the world’s largest exporter of consumer packages.

03/15/2016 By David Ball Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

Making It Real

Ringling College Collaboratory Offers Students Professional Experience

In late 2014 the college formalized its commitment to providing every student on campus with professional experience.

03/15/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

You Do What?

Gene Payson Customizes Drones With His Troy Built Models

The Sarasota-based company customizes drones for commercial applications.

03/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

Inspiration

John Saputo Shares What Inspires Him

John Saputo, owner and president of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, shares what keeps him motivated.

03/14/2016 By Susan Burns

Career Path

Nick Choat, Owner of Sports Clips of SW Florida, Shares His Career Trajectory

Nick Choat shares his journey from part-time worker at Goodsprings Grocery to owner CEO and owner of Sports Clips of SW Florida.

03/14/2016 By Lori Johnston

Ask the Boss

Three CEOs Share Their Strategies for Running a Family Business

Drs. Anne-Marie Chalmers and Bo Martinsen, Brian Hoopingarner and David Dignam weigh in on running a family business.

03/14/2016 By Lori Johnston

Newcomer

En-Vision America Opens Palmetto Office

David Raistrick and his En-Vision America open a local office.

03/14/2016 By Michelle Baruchman