Construction

Work Begins on Expansion of Bradenton Psychiatric Unit

Venice's J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. recently began work on a 2,700-square-foot psychiatric unit expansion for Centerstone of Florida Inc.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

More examples of local businesses giving back.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Politics

GOP State Senate Forum Scheduled for July 9

Republican candidates Doug Holder, Nora Patterson, Ray Pilon and Greg Steube have agreed to attend.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Drink

Bradenton Brewery Adds Local Hops to Beers

The hops were hand-harvested in Riverview and used in a Motorworks Brewing pale ale.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Flag Day Ceremony and Concert at Sarasota National Cemetery

On Sunday, June 12, the Military Officers Association of Sarasota will join The Pops Orchestra to celebrate the 239th birthday of our nation's flag.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Openings

Two New Wawas Open Thursday Morning

The new Sarasota and Bradenton locations will offer free coffee through June 19.

06/08/2016 Research by staff

Construction

New Building Rules Go Into Effect July 1

A handful of changes to Florida's building code will go into effect Friday, July 1, according to a blog post published by Florida Realtors.

06/08/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Gas Prices Inch Up

The average price of a gallon of gas in the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice area has increased 6.9 percent in the past month, according to data compiled by AAA.

06/08/2016 Research by staff

Restaurants

Burger Chain Coming to University Parkway

The restaurant chain Smashburger announced Wednesday that it will open its first Sarasota location on Wednesday, June 22.

06/08/2016 Research by staff

Events

Coca-Cola Executive Speaks in Sarasota

Christy Amador, a senior communications manager with The Coca-Cola Company, will speak at an AdFed Suncoast event on Thursday, June 16.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Health care

Lakewood Ranch Chiropractor Earns New Certification

Dr. Jacqueline Figueroa is now acknowledged by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association as proficient in the Webster Technique.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

New Realtor Joins Venice Office

Del Bradshaw recently joined the Re/Max Alliance Group as a sales associate in the Venice office.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Medicine

Pain Management Docs Teach Tampa Course on Spinal Cord Stimulators

Pain management specialists Drs. Richard Bundschu and Gennady Gekht recently led a course for physicians on spinal cord stimulators.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Finance

Credit Union Named Finalist in $100,000 Grant Competition

The Wells Fargo NEXT Seed Capital Award Selection Committee has named Manatee Community Federal Credit Union as a finalist in a competition for a $100,000 grant.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Politics

County Commission Candidates' Forum Is Monday

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations will hold a forum for candidates campaigning for the Sarasota County Commission on Monday, June 13.

06/07/2016 Research by staff