Manufacturing

PGT Innovations Adds New Production Facility in Fort Myers

Manufacturing operations will run 24/7, with various shifts, and add 240 new jobs to the region.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Names New Senior Operations Director

Ryan Beaman was previously the food bank's director of food resource management.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Construction

Coastal Orthopedics Breaks Ground on Second New Facility

The 34,000-square-foot facility will be built on a four-acre site and will open in spring 2022.

05/19/2021 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Rare Midcentury Find in Whitfield Estates

The home has been nicely updated and will perfectly showcase your collection of 1950s and '60s furniture.

05/19/2021 By Robert Plunket

Martial arts meals

New Chuck Norris-Themed Ghost Kitchen Opens in Sarasota

Cluck Norris Ass-Kickin’ Chicken is the latest virtual restaurant to come to Sarasota.

05/19/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Clubbing

Exploring the World of Online Wine Buying Clubs

A number of companies offer wine shipments that can be catered to your specific tastes.

05/19/2021 By Bob McGinn

Deals

The Bijou Café Has a New Owner

Sharon Carole of Sage recently bought the beloved downtown Sarasota restaurant.

05/18/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Jobs

Goodwill Reopens Job Connection Office in Arcadia

Staffing the Job Connection office is Ana Magadan, the new GoodPartner Coach/career development facilitator for the Arcadia location.

05/18/2021 By Staff

The Bay

The Bay Park Reaches $20 Million Funding Goal

A $5 million match challenge from The Patterson Foundation helped The Bay Park Conservancy achieve its $20 million initial funding goal.

05/18/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Community Foundation Names Director of Organizational Capacity

Lisa Carter will lead employee development, technology, and organizational culture.

05/18/2021 By Staff

Splish Splash

How to Keep Your Dog Fresh and Clean This Summer

DogPerfect and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming give us advice on how to keep our furry friends washed and groomed for summertime.

05/18/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Education

Barancik Foundations Awards First 'Ripple Effect' Awards to Sarasota County Teachers

The newly established, semi-annual prize acknowledges outstanding teachers who have impacted lives in and outside classrooms.

05/18/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Jack Bispham Appointed to Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board

Bispham is the owner/operator of Myakka City's Red Bluff Plantation and Paul’s Parrish.

05/17/2021 By Staff

Education

New College Student Wins Ozy Genius Award for Invention

Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt received a $10,000 grant for her mobile solar carport with an integrated electric vehicle charger.

05/17/2021 By Staff

When I Dip You Dip We Dip

Melting Pot Adds New 'Best Fondue Friends Forever' Specials

The restaurant's 'BFFF' menu is offered every Wednesday.

05/17/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives $1 Million Gift for Phase 1 of Master Plan

The funds come from the Floyd C. Johnson and Flo Singer Johnson Foundation.

05/17/2021 By Staff

Food for Thought

How Poor Nutrition Has Affected Kids During the Covid-19 Pandemic

All Faiths Food Bank saw need spike last year, and is continuing its expanded outreach.

05/17/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Finance

PGTI Reports 2021 First Quarter Growth, Raises Fiscal 2021 Guidance

The company's net sales increased 23 percent, to $271 million.

05/14/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Save Our Seabirds Launches Search for New CEO

Current CEO David Pilston has announced his retirement.

05/14/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Construction on the Legacy Trail Extension Is Ahead of Schedule

A July 6 ribbon cutting will celebrate completion of the first segment of the new trail.

05/14/2021 By Kim Doleatto