Biz Supports

Men, Whiskey & Watches Visits Venice

Whiskey tastings, classic cigars and high-end watches at the Venetian Golf Club. Basically the perfect guys' night out.

05/05/2016 Research by staff

Data

UF Survey Finds Consumer Mood Falling

Consumer sentiment decreased in April, according to the University of Florida's most recent consumer survey.

05/04/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Developer Purchases 21-Unit Hotel, Plans Upgrades

Developer and entrepreneur Henry Rodriguez purchased the Elephant Ears Suites for $1.9 million on Monday.

05/04/2016 Research by staff

Jobs

Resort at Longboat Key Club Looking to Hire

The resort is looking for bartenders, hostesses, line cooks, stewards and yacht detailers, as well as employees in the banquet, concierge, events, maintenance and sales departments.

05/04/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Molly Maid Co-Owners Recognized for Sales Gains

Joe and Sandy Nelson, the co-owners of Molly Maid of Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties, were recently named to Molly Maid’s 2015 Rookie of the Year All-Star Team.

05/04/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

College Resource Center Adds Two New Board Members

A nonprofit center that provides free post-secondary planning services to Venice-area students recently added two new board members to its roster.

05/04/2016 Research by staff

Retail

New Aldi Grocery Store Opens Next Week

Aldi first opened in Germany in 1961 and opened its first American store in Iowa in 1976.

05/03/2016 Research by staff

Medicine

Foot and Ankle Specialist Joins Coastal Orthopedics

Prior to joining Coastal Orthopedics, Dr. Michael Shereff was the director of the University of South Florida’s Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

05/03/2016 Research by staff

Housing

City Commission Punts on Affordable Housing Proposal

The Sarasota City Commission voted Monday evening to continue discussion of a 393-unit affordable housing complex proposed by Harvey Vengroff along Fruitville Road.

05/03/2016 Research by staff

Tallahassee

State Senate Debate Scheduled for May 9

Candidates Frank Anthony Cirillo, Doug Holder, Rick Levine, Nora Patterson, Ray Pilon and Greg Steube have all been invited to attend.

05/03/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Players Theater Moving to Lakewood Ranch

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is set to open in three years.

05/03/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Construction Company Celebrates Dedication of MacDill Facility

Halfacre Construction Company served as construction manager and Bhide & Hall Architects as designer on the project.

05/02/2016 Research by staff

Congress

Buchanan Voices Support for Funding to Fight Zika

Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, on Monday announced his support for an additional $1.9 billion in funding requested by President Obama to contain and eradicate the Zika virus.

05/02/2016 Research by staff

Events

Women’s Resource Center Job Readiness Program Continues Through July

The program is intended to help women and men brush up on employment skills, with tips on writing résumés, practicing for interviews, conducting a job search and more.

05/02/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Sarasota Bus System Tests Two New Sunday Routes

The tests are intended to help SCAT evaluate existing routes and schedules and potential improvements.

05/02/2016 Research by staff

Hospitality

USF Professor Studies Effectiveness of Hotel 'Flash Sales'

Katerina Berezina's study, 'The Managerial Flash Sales Dash: Is There Advantage or Disadvantage at the Finish Line?' appeared in the April issue of the International Journal of Hospitality Management.

05/02/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Freddie Mac Newsletter Examines Impact of Rising Sea Levels

'Between $66 billion and $160 billion worth of real estate is expected to be below sea level by 2050,' the report states.

04/29/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Attorney Earns AV Preeminent Rating

Michelle Lajoie Hermey of Fergeson, Skipper, Shaw, Keyser, Baron & Tirabassi, P.A., recently received the rating.

04/29/2016 Research by staff

Congress

Rep. Buchanan Supports Measure Intended to Widen Access to Flood Insurance

The legislation passed the U.S. House with unanimous, bipartisan support; it now goes to the Senate for consideration.

04/29/2016 Research by staff

Promotions

El Conquistador Tennis Club Names General Manager

Erin Hurter was recently promoted to the role of general manager of the United Tennis Club & Academy at El Conquistador.

04/29/2016 Research by staff