Politics

Sarasota Clerk Candidates Debate July 21

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club will host a lunchtime debate between the two candidates for Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller on Thursday, July 21.

07/08/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Auto Repair Company Hosts 'Girls Day in the Shop'

Elite Motor Works is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.

07/08/2016 Research by staff

Marketing

New Marketing and Communications Firm Launches

Jennifer Ahearn-Koch recently launched a new Sarasota marketing and communications firm: JAK Consults.

07/08/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Michael's Hires New Sales Director for Selby Events

Amy Donnellan recently joined Michael’s Events & Catering in a new position dedicated to weddings and private events at Selby Gardens.

07/08/2016 Research by staff

Culture

New Hire to Research Possibility of Manatee County Arts, Culture and Heritage Council

A Manatee County group recently hired an independent contractor to research, develop and report on the possibility of an overarching arts, culture and heritage council for Manatee County.

07/08/2016 Research by staff

Travel

Tampa One of 10 American Cities Selected for Scheduled Flights to Havana

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday proposed to select eight U.S. airlines to begin scheduled flights between a number of American cities—including Tampa—and Havana.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Middle school literacy volunteers, grants for parenting education and conservation, and other examples of locals giving back.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

Events

Neighborhoods Conference Coming to Venice in October

Florida Neighborhoods Conference, Inc. is partnering with Sarasota County to host the 20th annual Florida Neighborhoods Conference Oct. 13-15 in Venice.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Osprey Avenue Bridge Closes Aug. 1

Sarasota's Osprey Avenue Bridge is scheduled to be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 1, for the first phase of microtunneling as part of the Lift Station 87 project.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Half of Curry Creek Homes Sold

Tivoli Homes of Sarasota recently reached 50 percent sell-out at its Cottages of Curry Creek enclave in southern Sarasota County.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New College Picks General Counsel

New College of Florida recently named Michael Pierce, an attorney with experience in higher education regulations, as its general counsel.

07/06/2016 Research by staff

Design

Patriot Plaza Picked for People's Choice Architecture Competition

The 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery was recently nominated for The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects People’s Choice Award.

07/06/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Landscaping Employees Earn Certifications

ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design's Amy Crutcher and Patrick Riordan have each earned certification from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.

07/06/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Pest Control Company Makes New Hires

Sarasota's Environmental Pest Service recently added three staffers: Wade Stankich, Janet Jordan and Ben Hefty.

07/06/2016 Research by staff

Marketing

Advertising, Marketing and PR Firm Adds 24 New Clients

Grapevine Communications announced Tuesday that it has added 24 new clients since the start of 2016.

07/06/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Home Prices Rise in May

The median sale price of homes rose in both Sarasota and Manatee counties in May, according to data released by the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

07/05/2016 Research by staff