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Preventing Opportunistic Crimes the Focus of Next Neighborhood Group Meeting

On Monday, Jan. 9, the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations will host a discussion of how to prevent opportunistic crimes.

01/04/2017 By staff

Groundbreaking

Neal Communities Breaks Ground at Boca Royale

The new construction includes three single-family models and two villa designs.

01/03/2017 By staff

College Prep

SCF Collegiate School Hosts Information Sessions

Prospective families with students entering grades 6 through 10 should attend.

01/03/2017 By staff

Public Relations

Next-Mark Founder to Speak at Leadership Luncheon

The Jan. 18 Public Relations Association event is focused on “Building and Sustaining a Thought Leadership Platform."

01/03/2017 By staff

The 115th Congress

Buchanan Introduces Seven New Bills on Congress's First Day

The Sarasota Representative is focusing on job creation and tax reform.

01/03/2017 By staff

Giving

Publix Leads Ranking of 'Most Generous' Companies

United Way Suncoast recently released its list of the 'most generous workplaces' in the Sarasota area in 2016, with Publix, FCCI Insurance Group and the School Board of Sarasota County topping the rankings.

12/30/2016 By staff

Energy

New Solar Power Co-Op Launches

A number of Sarasota homeowners are forming a new solar power co-op, with members using group buying power to receive a discounted price on solar panels.

12/30/2016 By staff

Appointments

Women's Networking Group Picks 2017 Leaders

S.W.A.T.—Successful Women Aligning Together—recently announced its team of volunteer directors for 2017.

12/30/2016 By staff

Deals

Software Company Picks Up Tech Firm

Sarasota's Roper Technologies, Inc., a software and tech company with annual revenues of $3.6 billion, recently completed its acquisition of another tech firm.

12/29/2016 By staff

Deals

Tech Business Acquires U.K. Wireless Video Company

Sarasota's xG Technology, Inc., a provider of wireless communications for use in challenging operating environments, will close its acquisition of Vislink Communication Systems on Monday, Jan. 9.

12/29/2016 By staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Huge fundraisers, generous grants and plenty of holiday cheer in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

12/29/2016 By staff

Marketing

Advertising Awards Submissions Due Jan. 13

The Suncoast chapter of the American Advertising Federation is now accepting entries in its American Advertising Awards contest.

12/29/2016 By staff

Tourism

Local Airbnb Hosts Earned $9.5 Million in 2016

Florida hosts using Airbnb to rent out properties earned $273 million in supplemental income and hosted 1.5 million visitors in 2016.

12/29/2016 By staff

Politics

Congressman Outlines 2017 Priorities

Rep. Vern Buchanan on Wednesday outlined his policy priorities for 2017, pledging to cut taxes, eliminate 'unnecessary regulations' and prevent 'massive benefit cuts' for Medicare and Social Security recipients.

12/28/2016 By staff

Education

New Business Starter Workshops Begin Jan. 7

Manasota SCORE will present an updated version of its Simple Steps for Starting Your Business workshop series at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center.

12/28/2016 By staff

Deals

Bradenton Apartment Complex Sold for $20 Million

The Virginia company SunF, L.L.C. recently purchased the 168-unit apartment complex located at 5901 W. 30th Ave., Bradenton.

12/28/2016 By staff

Tourism

Ecotourism Nonprofit Launches New Trips

The Sarasota-based ecotourism nonprofit Ecko recently announced a new series of trips, including excursions on Sarasota Bay, the Myakka River and the Manatee River.

12/28/2016 By staff

Transportation

Airport Authority Picks Chairman

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority last month unanimously elected commissioner John Stafford as the group's chairman for 2017.

12/27/2016 By staff

Health care

Florida Uninsured Rate Down 8 Percentage Points Since 2010

Between 2010 and 2015, the percentage of Floridians lacking health insurance declined from 21.3 percent to 13.3 percent and almost 1.6 million Floridians gained health care coverage.

12/27/2016 By staff

Law

Sarasota County Files Lawsuit Over 'Defective Work' at Ed Smith Stadium

Sarasota County last month sued Rhode Island's Gilbane Building Company, alleging that the company performed "defective work" on concrete flooring and walls at Ed Smith Stadium.

12/27/2016 By staff