Retail

Floridian Consumer Confidence Drops Slightly

The University of Florida's consumer sentiment index dropped by one-tenth of a point between August and September.

10/03/2018 By Staff

Awards

Insurance Company Named to 'Best Places to Work' List

Sarasota's FCCI Insurance Group provides commercial insurance products to agency partners and policyholders in 19 states and the District of Columbia.

10/03/2018 By Staff

Nonprofits

Education Foundation President Accepted Into State Leadership Program

Education Foundation of Sarasota County president Jennifer Vigne was recently accepted into Leadership Florida’s Education Class IV program.

10/03/2018 By Staff

Real estate

Realtor Joins Englewood Office

Michael Saunders & Company recently hired Meg Griffin.

10/03/2018 By Staff

Health care

Seminar Covers Medical Cannabis Benefits and Rules

Alderman Oaks Retirement Center is hosting a free seminar from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26.

10/02/2018 By Staff

Retail

New Women's Clothing Store Opening on Main Street

Sara Campbell is opening a new store at 1508 Main St., Sarasota.

10/02/2018 By Staff

Construction

Builder Selects New Assistant Project Manager

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction Company recently hired Shawna Brown.

10/02/2018 By Staff

Real estate

Coldwell Banker Names New Manatee County Branch Manager

Dawn McClure will lead almost 30 independent sales associates.

10/02/2018 By Staff

Education

School Moving to Jewish Federation Campus in 2021

The Hershorin Schiff Community Day School recently inked a long-term lease with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

10/01/2018 By Staff

Health care

Mobile Medical Clinic Offering Free Care in Bradenton Oct. 13 and 14

The nonprofit Remote Area Medical offers free, high-quality dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals.

10/01/2018 By Staff

Honors

Financial Adviser Ranked the Top 'Next-Generation' Adviser in Florida

Merrill Lynch financial adviser Dominic Casanueva was recently recognized by Forbes.

10/01/2018 By Staff

$10 or Less

Nicky's Bistro Opens on Palm Avenue

It's the newest project from the former owners of Divino Restaurant & Lounge.

10/01/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

New hires

Real Estate Firm Names New Commercial Division Leader

SaraBay Real Estate, Inc. recently hired Michael Gallatin, who has worked for Michael Saunders & Company and SVN Commercial Advisory Group.

10/01/2018 By Staff

Book News

Two Sarasota Magazine Contributors Have Turned Their Talents Into Very Different—But Appealing—New Books

Chef Judi Gallagher has published a cookbook; illustrator Molly Dean, a graphic novel.

09/28/2018 By Staff

Animals

Cat Rescue Nonprofit Names New Executive Director

Cat Depot recently hired Jackie Ott Jaakola.

09/28/2018 By Staff

Real estate

Real Estate Firm Adds Six New Associates

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty recently hired Jackie Griese, Catherine Ouellette, Mike Ouellette, Tony Huffman, Katelyn Letourneau and Karen Soscia.

09/28/2018 By Staff

Politics

Deadline to Register to Vote Is Oct. 9

To vote in this November's general elections, you must complete a registration form before that date, if you have not registered before.

09/28/2018 By Staff

Education

Four New Members Join College Library Association Board

The Ringling College Library Association board recently appointed four new members: Ashley Brown, Allen Carlson, Kelley Lavin and Brian Mariash.

09/28/2018 By Staff

Retirement

Sarasota Ranked as Top City in Which to Retire

55places.com selected the top cities by analyzing cost of living, geographical landmarks, property taxes, economic opportunities and more.

09/27/2018 By Staff

Marketing

Workshop Aims to Help Businesses Create Eye-Catching Videos

Google trainer Pamela Starr will lead an upcoming Manasota SCORE workshop, "Sharing Your Story Through Video."

09/27/2018 By Staff