News & City Life

Tourism

Suncoast Boat Show Reports Increased Attendance at This Year's Event

Attendance at this year's Suncoast Boat Show was up 9.1 percent compared to the 2015 event.

04/22/2016 Research by staff

Events

Sarasota Company Showcased at Orlando Expo

WIT International will be showcased at the Global Health and Nutrition Network's upcoming 2016 Ingredient Marketplace Expo.

04/22/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Honore Avenue Extension to Venice Opens

The project is intended to improve traffic circulation and increase capacity on the county's north/south roadways.

04/22/2016 Research by staff

Handcrafted Success

JMX Brands CEO Jim Miller Shares His Strategy for Success

Jim Miller's fast-growing JMX Brands uses technology to sell Amish furniture.

04/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Evan Sigmund

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

A 17,003 square foot office and warehouse space recently changed hands for $1.2 million.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Events

Job Fair Scheduled for May 4

Goodwill Manasota will host a job fair which numerous employers in a variety of sectors are expected to attend, looking for candidates to fill empty positions.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Communication

Sarasota County Tests Emergency Notification System May 3

The CodeRED system allows you to receive calls, email alerts or text messages in the event of an emergency that could impact your neighborhood or business.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Fashion

Local Salon Owner Participates in Atlanta Industry Panel

Coral Pleas, owner and founder of Cutting Loose Salon, recently participated in a Club Intrigue: Industry Leadership Panel in Atlanta, Georgia.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Going for the Gold: An Unbridled Evening

Featuring multi-screen, large-scale coverage of the 142nd Kentucky Derby, this is the perfect place to celebrate America's greatest race.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Big fundraisers, donations and ribbon-cuttings, plus lots of volunteer work.

04/21/2016 Research by staff

History

Harriet Tubman to Be Featured on $20 Bill

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has selected abolitionist Harriet Tubman to replace former President Andrew Jackson in new designs for the $20 bill.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Marketing Manager Joins Coastal Orthopedics

Allison Stewart will manage all marketing efforts, including the company’s online presence, marketing campaigns and community involvement.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Median Florida Home Prices Increase

The statewide median sales price for single-family homes last month was $209,500, up 10.3 percent from 2015, according to Florida Realtors.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Local Business Mentoring Group Earns National Recognition

Manasota SCORE recently earned a top three spot in the 2016 SCORE Chapter of the Year Awards.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Public Relations Association Presents Local Image Awards

The Grand All Image Award, the Association's highest honor, was presented to Kim Livengood of The Eclipse Agency for her work with Boardwalk Food Company.

04/20/2016 Research by staff

Education

Hub's Summer Boot-Camp Begins June 1

Hub will offer a series of classes, workshops and panels for Sarasota startups and entrepreneurs that are interested in starting or growing a business

04/20/2016 Research by staff