Deals

Vengroff Company Purchases Hotel for Affordable Housing Complex

Harvey Vengroff's company Robin's Apartments, LLC, recently purchased a Knights Inn hotel property for $4.4 million.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

Development

Patterson Foundation Commits $300,000 to Bayfront Planning Group

The Patterson Foundation announced Tuesday that it will provide up to $300,000 in funding and consulting support for the formation and work of the new Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

Environment

State Offers Loans to Businesses Affected By Algal Blooms

Gov. Rick Scott last week activated Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses affected by the presence of algal blooms in nearby waterways.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Icard Merrill Attorney Recognized as 50-Year Florida Bar Member

Attorney Michael Furen was admitted to the Bar in 1966, the same year he joined Icard Merrill.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Community Haven Names New President

The Board of Directors of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities in May promoted the organization's vice president of operations, Brad Jones, to president and CEO.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Sarasota Airport Ranks Highly for Easy Parking

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was recently ranked as the fifth best small-hub airport for easy-access parking.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Fitness

Grand Opening for Evo Athletics Takes Place Aug. 6

Evo Athletics is a new, locally owned, 32,000-square-foot air-conditioned facility that offers gymnastics, cheerleading and Ninja Warrior classes for children ages 3 and up.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Housing

Affordable Housing Luncheon Scheduled for July 21

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee is presenting an affordable housing Lunch & Learn event with speaker Jaimie Ross, president and CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Michigan Company Buys Mobile Home Property for $2.1 Million

J&J MHP Investment Company, LLC, recently purchased 1.9 acres of property at Bradenton's J-J Mobile Park for $2.1 million.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Presentation Focuses on 'Technology Opportunities in Government Programs'

The Suncoast Technology Forum will offer a luncheon presentation on 'Technology Opportunities in Government Programs' on Tuesday.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Entertainment

Local Family Picked for Disney World Ad

Leon Pitts II, a founding member and frequent performer with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, recently earned an opportunity to film a commercial for Walt Disney World with his family.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Manatee Planning Commission OKs Cortez Development

The Manatee County Planning Commission last week voted in favor of a mixed-use project with 1,950 residential units, 90,000 square feet of commercial space, storage space for 200 boats and a boat ramp and marina basin.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Realtor Joins University Parkway Group

Realtor Ellen Sackett recently joined the University Park office of Re/Max Alliance Group.

07/15/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Company Leases Sarasota Center Blvd. Office Space

Building Alliances Florida, Inc., recently leased 956 square feet of office space at 63 Sarasota Center Blvd., Unit 106, Sarasota.

07/15/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Loveland Center Hires One, Promotes Two

Venice's Loveland Center recently hired a new staffer and promoted two others.

07/15/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Publix Pays $42 Million for Bradenton Parcels

Publix recently purchased 19.6 acres of Bradenton property that contains its Bayshore Gardens store and surrounding businesses for $42 million.

07/15/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Multi-Family Buildings Sell for $1.1 Million

Boston's Royal Palm Drive LLC recently purchased three multi-family low-rise buildings for $1.1 million.

07/15/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Local businesses give back.

07/14/2016 Research by staff

Politics

Arts Education Group Hosts School Board Discussion

The Arts and Cultural Alliance is hosting an interview session with Sarasota County School Board candidates Caroline Zucker and Teresa Mast on July 25.

07/14/2016 Research by staff

Deals

BMO Harris Plaza Sells for $23 Million

Ian Black Real Estate recently completed the sale of the BMO Harris plaza, the 128,000-square-foot office tower located at 240 S. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota.

07/14/2016 Research by staff