Research

Mote Scientist Awarded Grant to Study Harmful Algal Blooms

Harmful algal blooms include the toxin-producing algae Karenia brevis, which causes red tide.

11/16/2016 By staff

Deals

Sarasota Company Buys Two Office, Retail Spaces for $350,000

Sarasota's Dakkak, LLC recently purchased two office and retail condo properties on Webber Street.

11/16/2016 By staff

Planning

State Transportation Secretary to Speak in Bradenton

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Boxold will discuss local road and bridge projects, as well as future transportation plans, during a Manatee Chamber of Commerce lunch.

11/16/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Facebook Announces Changes to Its 'Ethnic Affinity' Marketing System

Responding to criticism that its 'ethnic affinity' marketing options for advertisers could lead to discrimination, Facebook last week announced that it is changing its advertising system.

11/15/2016 By staff

New hires

Venice Nonprofit Picks New Chief Development Officer

The Loveland Center, a nonprofit that helps adults with developmental disabilities, recently hired Rafael Robles as its chief development officer.

11/15/2016 By staff

Retail

New Bookstore Opens on Anna Maria Island

The new bookstore Paradise Found AMI will celebrate its grand opening with a Black Friday sale on books, plants and original artwork.

11/15/2016 By staff

Events

Latin Chamber of Commerce Holds Networking Event

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce's next Conexiones networking event will take place 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

11/15/2016 By staff

New hires

Bilingual Psychiatrist Joins Behavioral Health Care Group

Comprehensive MedPsych Systems, a multi-disciplinary private behavioral health care group, recently added board-certified psychiatrist Gabriel Lugo, M.D.

11/14/2016 By staff

New hires

Building Company Hires New Vice President, Superintendent

Atlas Building Company recently hired contractors Michael Dooley and Ralph Ladd.

11/14/2016 By staff

Tech

New Downtown Coworking Space Opens

The communications firm MagnifyGood recently worked with UTC Venture Group to open CoworkSRQ, a shared workspace.

11/14/2016 By staff

Construction

Developers Celebrate Launch of New Golden Gate Point Building

Golden Gate Point Ventures, LLC recently celebrated the launch of The Pearl, a new five-story residential development.

11/11/2016 Research by staff

Giving

Salvation Army Homelessness Program Receives $2.5 Million Gift

The Salvation Army's Sarasota Area Command recently received a philanthropic gift of $2.5 million to support its work helping the chronically homeless.

11/11/2016 By staff

Openings

Community Job Fair Takes Place Thursday

The City of Sarasota, Keiser University's Sarasota campus and CareerSource Suncoast are partnering to host a community job fair from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

11/11/2016 By staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Free outdoor adventures, handmade holiday cards and more in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

11/10/2016 By staff

Health care

Hospital Breaks Ground on New Newtown Facility

Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Willis Smith Construction on Wednesday broke ground on the hospital's new Newtown Internal Medical Practice.

11/10/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Sarasota Apartment Complex Sold for Almost $70.6 Million

TGM Sarasota LLC, a division of New York City's TGM Associates, recently purchased The Tuscany.

11/10/2016 By staff

Food

Sarasota County Commission Loosens Food Truck Regulations

The new rules will allow truck owners to obtain a temporary use permit that would allow them to operate on multiple properties with the property owner's consent.

11/09/2016 By staff

Appointments

Meals on Wheels Adds Four New Board Members

Meals on Wheels delivers 160,000 nutritious meals to persons in need each year.

11/09/2016 By staff

Planning

How to Adapt Homes for Older Residents to Be Discussed Monday

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations will gather at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, for a discussion about age-friendly adaptations that enable one to continue to safely enjoy one's home while advancing in age.

11/09/2016 By staff

Politics

Election Wrap-Up Takes Place Nov. 17

Kevin Griffith, the vice chair of the Sarasota County Democratic Party, and Joe Gruters, the chair of the Republican Party of Sarasota and a Florida co-chair of Donald Trump's campaign, will discuss the results of Tuesday's elections.

11/08/2016 By staff