Data

Retail Sales Up Slightly in March

American retail sales increased by 0.3 percent between February and March, according to calculations released last week by the National Retail Federation.

04/20/2017 By staff

New hires

Orthopedic Office Picks New Workers' Compensation Manager

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates recently hired Kim Kirtley as its workers' compensation development manager.

04/20/2017 By staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Peanut butter and jelly food drives, free skin cancer screenings and new uses for plastic shopping bags in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

04/20/2017 By staff

Environment

College Hosts Climate Change Workshop

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is hosting an interactive workshop on climate change and sustainability on Friday, April 21.

04/20/2017 By staff

Data

Confidence in the Housing Market Dips

The percentage of Americans who reported that now is a good time to buy a home fell by 10 points.

04/19/2017 By staff

Data

Housing Starts Down

The number of American housing starts dropped by 6.8 percent between February and March.

04/19/2017 By staff

New hires

Realtor Joins Sarasota Office

Realtor Michael Beninato recently joined the downtown Sarasota office of RE/MAX Platinum Realty.

04/19/2017 By staff

Openings

Manufacturer Looking to Hire

The manufacturing company Comandulli North America is holding a hiring event on Wednesday, April 26.

04/19/2017 By staff

Construction

Builder Hires New Chief Estimator

The Venice construction company J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. recently hired Ryan Nunnelley as its new chief estimator.

04/19/2017 By staff

Networking

Lakewood Ranch Group Holds Annual Golf Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance is holding its ninth annual golf tournament, The Ranch Scramble, on Friday, April 28.

04/19/2017 By staff

Finance

Asset Management Employee Earns Credential, Promotion

Luke Nicholas of Sarasota's Allegiant Private Advisors recently earned the chartered financial analyst credential.

04/18/2017 By staff

Marketing

Video Platform Manager Offers Free Workshop

The Sarasota HubSpot User Group will present a free workshop, 'Video Marketing: Lead Generation and Nurturing in 2017,' with Wistia manager Margot da Cunha.

04/18/2017 By staff

Politics

City Commission Candidates Forum Is Thursday

On Thursday, April 20, the Downtown Sarasota Condo Association is hosting a forum with the three remaining Sarasota City Commission candidates: Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde.

04/18/2017 By staff

Tourism

Suncoast Boat Show Returns

This year’s show will be the largest in the event’s history.

04/18/2017 By staff

Dining

Mojos Real Cuban to Open Third Restaurant

Venice location expected to be open by late summer.

04/17/2017 By staff

Real Estate

Florida Realtors Seeks Entries for Environmental Award

Residential and commercial developments will be considered.

04/17/2017 By staff

Real Estate

Neal Communities Notches 306 Home Sales in First Quarter

Nearly 100 of the sales came in March.

04/17/2017 By staff

Health Care

Venice Regional Hospital Improves Safety Score

In national survey by nonprofit group, Venice facility improves from 'D' to 'C.'

04/17/2017 By staff

Public Service

Manatee Habitat for Humanity names new directors

McGarry, Polk, Regal, Padelford take board roles

04/17/2017 By staff

Health care

Doctor Plans New Sleep Disorder Office

Dr. Carlos Realpe of SleepMed recently leased suite 170 in the building located at 5432 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, in order to open a new SleepMed office there.

04/14/2017 By staff