New hires

New Realtor Joins Englewood Firm

Realtor Robert Edlund recently joined the Englewood office of Re/Max Alliance Group as a member of Sandra Newell’s team.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Kitson & Partners Breaks Ground on Babcock Ranch Downtown

Babcock Ranch will mark another milestone on Tuesday, June 28, as construction of the first downtown district buildings gets underway.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Events

Groups Meet Sept. 15 to Determine Legislative Priorities

The purpose of the Legislative Summit is to bring together a broad range of community members to discuss and establish priorities for the Florida Legislature's 2017 session.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Homebuilder Recognized for Employee Wellness Programs

Blue Zones Project-Southwest Florida recently recognized London Bay Homes as the first homebuilder in the area designated as a Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Giving

Fundraising Conference Takes Place July 15

The annual conference gathers more than 150 regional fundraising and planned giving professionals for a half-day of networking, lectures and workshops.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Monetary donations, a free termite tenting and more.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Walmart Brings Smartphone Payment Option to Florida

Walmart Pay allows customers to pay in Walmart stores with their smartphones.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

Events

Business Alliance Announces New Leadership Development Program

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance is now accepting applications for its new leadership development series, The Executive Academy: Real Skills for Real Business.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Integration of Organic Distribution Companies Completed This Week

Albert's Organics, a division of United Natural Foods, recently announced that its integration with Sarasota's Global Organic Specialty Source Inc. will be complete as of Friday, June 24.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

Data

Housing Department Releases Interactive Infographic on New Home Stats

The page includes data on square footage, air-conditioning and heating systems, number of bedrooms and bathrooms and much more.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Homebuilder Sentiment Ticks Up Slightly

The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index rose 2 points from 58 in May to 60 in June, the highest reading since January.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Data

Treasury Department Report Examines Cybersecurity, Hedge Funds and More

The Financial Stability Oversight Council report covers significant financial market and regulatory developments, potential emerging threats to the financial stability of the United States and the activities of the council.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Stone River Groundbreaking Set for June 29

Bradenton's Stone River resort-style senior living community will celebrate a groundbreaking at noon Wednesday, June 29.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Health care

Aesthetic & Wellness Center Relocates and Expands

Dr. Inda Mowett recently relocated her business, The Aesthetic & Wellness Center, to a new 3,000-square-foot office.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Events

Keiser University Hosts Career Fair Aug. 23

The fair is intended to recruit qualified candidates for business, legal, technology, culinary, baking, pastry, health, sports medicine, fitness and sports management professions.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Construction Company Breaks Ground on Gainesville Project

DM Constructors recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new cataract specialists and vision care center in Gainesville.

06/21/2016 Research by staff

Finance

Morgan Stanley Vice President Attains New Designation

Kathy Francoletti recently attained Morgan Stanley’s Family Wealth Advisor designation.

06/21/2016 Research by staff

Finance

Sarasota Investment Firm Ranked Among Top 300

Cumberland Advisors was recently recognized as one of the Financial Times' top 300 Registered Investment Advisory firms for 2016.

06/21/2016 Research by staff

Women of Influence - Sharon Kunkel

WORDSLINGER MARKETING & PR

06/21/2016 By staff

Data

Sarasota County Ranks Highly for Income Inequality

According to a new study, Sarasota County ranked as the 33rd most unequal county in the nation, with the top 1 percent earning 40.1 times as much as the rest of the population.

06/21/2016 Research by staff