Deals

Industrial Condo Units Sell for $950,000

An Apollo Beach company recently purchased several industrial condo units located at 4535-4557 Northgate Court, Sarasota.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Selby Gardens, Michael's on East Begin Upgrades to Gardens Event Space

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Michael's on East on Thursday unveiled concept drawings for the expansion and enhancement of Selby's main event space.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

Planning

County Exploring North Trail Park Possibilities

Sarasota County's Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department is asking for community input on a future neighborhood park at the corner of 46th Street and North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.

08/10/2016 Research by staff

Growth

Insurance Agency Opens West Villages Office

Key Agency, Inc., an insurance agency founded in 1952, recently opened its fourth office.

08/10/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

USF Research Suggests Low Chance of Red Tide This Year

Conditions suggest that we should not expect red tide outbreaks along Florida's west coast this year, according to new research.

08/10/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Leader Named West Central Florida Commercial Director

Janet Robinson, currently the commercial director for Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT’s Sarasota region, was recently named director of the company's West Central Florida region.

08/10/2016 Research by staff

Data

Study Finds Florida's Minimum Wage Is Too Low

Florida's minimum wage of $8.05 an hour is too low to lift families out of poverty, leaves workers unable to afford health insurance and is not high enough to offset work-related expenses like child care, according to a new report.

08/09/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

Transporation Nonprofit Picks New Board Leaders

iTNSunCoast, a Sarasota nonprofit that provides transportation to anyone 60 or older and to adults of any age with vision impairments, recently held its annual meeting and elected officers for next year.

08/09/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Neighborhood Earns LEED Platinum Certification

Mirabella, a community of paired villas in Bradenton, and Synergy Building Corp. recently earned the LEED for Homes Platinum certification.

08/09/2016 Research by staff

Education

Mote Inks New Partnership with University of Guam

Mote Marine Laboratory and the University of Guam Marine Laboratory last week signed a memorandum of understanding that will provide opportunities for teaching partnerships and more.

08/09/2016 Research by staff

Data

Report Shows $37.2 Million Impact From This Year's Powerboat Grand Prix

Suncoast Charities for Children, the nonprofit that produces the annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival, released data showing that this year's event generated $37.2 million in economic impact.

08/09/2016 Research by staff

Data

Positive Outlook for 55-Plus Housing Market

The National Association of Home Builders' single-family 55-plus Housing Market Index increased one point to 57 in the second quarter of this year.

08/08/2016 Research by staff

Events

Women's Networking Group Meets Aug. 22

The women's networking group Sarasota County - Over 40 Females will host guest speaker Kim Burns for a presentation titled 'Drop and Give Me Zen.'

08/08/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Mental Health Counseling Service Purchases Office for $192,000

Affordable Mental Health Counseling Services of Sarasota, P.L. recently purchased 100 Wallace Ave., #130, Sarasota, for $192,000.

08/08/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Sarasota County Hires New HR Director

Sarasota County recently hired Christopher Louria as director of the Human Resources Department.

08/08/2016 Research by staff

Wealth Management

Morgan Stanley Financial Advisers Form New Team

Morgan Stanley last week announced the formation of The WM Milestone Group, which joins two teams formerly known as the Vita Vining Hermann Denton Group and the Stratton Plum Group.

08/08/2016 Research by staff