Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Holiday promotions, classroom grants and more in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

11/03/2016 Research by staff

Planning

Panel Discussion Focused on Bayfront Design Possibilities

The event is timed to coincide with an exhibit showcasing different visions of the bayfront created by University of Florida CityLab Sarasota graduate architecture students.

11/03/2016 Research by staff

Construction

River Road Project Begins Nov. 13

Sarasota County will begin a major resurfacing project on Sunday, Nov. 13, on River Road between Interstate 75 and U.S. 41 in south Sarasota County.

11/03/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Management Company Partners with Swiss Insurer

Progressive Employer Management Company, a Sarasota-based provider of payroll services, human resources, workers’ compensation and employee benefits for small and mid-sized companies, recently partnered with Zurich Insurance Group.

11/03/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Mall Christmas Attraction Debuts Nov. 11

The Mall at University Town Center will debut a new Christmas-themed attraction for kids on Friday, Nov. 11.

11/03/2016 Research by staff

Education

Applications Available for Free 'Introduction to Business' Course

A combination of local government agencies, workforce development organizations and businesses are partnering to offer a Community Entrepreneur Opportunity Introduction to Business Development Course that runs Jan. 31-March 21.

11/02/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Homeownership Rate Ticks Up

The nationwide rate of home ownership ticked up slightly, from 62.9 percent to 63.5 percent, between the second and third quarters of 2016.

11/02/2016 Research by staff

Data

Unemployment Rate for Those with Disabilities Down in Sarasota, Up in Manatee

The unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities dropped from 10.8 to 8.7 percent nationally and from 16.2 to 11.7 percent in Sarasota County in the past year, while the rate rose in Manatee County from 9.4 to 11.3 percent.

11/02/2016 Research by staff

Education

USF Named Best Four-Year College for Veterans

The University of South Florida was recently named the best four-year college in the United States for veterans by Military Times magazine.

11/02/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Builder Completes Model Home in New Neighborhood

The private homebuilder Ashton Woods recently completed a new model home available for viewing in Palmer Park.

11/02/2016 Research by staff

Planning

Workshop on Proposed I-75 Overpass Is Nov. 15

The overpass will connect the future Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Cattlemen Road, with the goal of relieving traffic congestion on University Parkway and Fruitville Road.

11/02/2016 Research by staff

Planning

Leader Picked for New Manatee County Redevelopment Department

Geraldine Campos Lopez recently joined Manatee County as the director of the county's new Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Department.

11/01/2016 Research by staff

Design

Sarasota 23-Year-Old Wins 'Young Entrepreneur Award'

Nick O’Donnell, a member of Sarasota's Faulhaber Fab Lab since 2015, recently won the Governor’s Young Entrepreneur Award.

11/01/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Homebuilder Wins 18 Awards

The local homebuilder Neal Communities and its luxury brand, Neal Signature Homes, recently won 18 awards at the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association’s Celebration of Excellence – Sales & Marketing Awards.

11/01/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

Business Development Leader Joins International Investment Organizations

Sara Hand, the CEO of Bradenton's Spark Growth, recently joined Scaale Group and Cross Border Angels & Investors as a regional development partner.

11/01/2016 Research by staff

Events

Manufacturer Hosts Hiring Event Saturday

PGT Industries' growth requires skilled workers in a number of positions.

11/01/2016 By staff

Data

Florida Consumer Sentiment Dips Slightly

Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined slightly in October, according to data released last week by the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research.

10/31/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Health Center Wins Gold Seal Award

Sarasota's Sunnyside Health and Rehabilitation Center was recently award a Governor’s Gold Seal Award, given in recognition of continued excellence in long-term health care

10/31/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Sarasota Engineering Firm Named a Florida Company to Watch

Sarasota's Karins Engineering Group, Inc. was recently picked as one of 50 Florida Companies to Watch.

10/31/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Realtor Joins Sarasota Office

Karen Pressley recently joined the Sarasota office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.

10/31/2016 Research by staff