Environment

Obama Signs Reauthorization of National Estuary Program

The law allows the EPA to continue working to improve specially designated waters and habitats, including Sarasota Bay.

05/24/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Rick Scott Reappoints Sarasota Attorney to Judicial Nomination Commission

Florida Gov. Rick Scott last month reappointed real estate attorney Nancy Cason to the state's Twelfth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

05/24/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Retirement Complex Hires, Awards Promotions

Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, the 27-acre Sarasota retirement complex founded in 1993, recently made several new hires and staff promotions in its management and sales teams.

05/24/2016 Research by staff

Moves

U.K. Water and Faucet Company Picks Sarasota for U.S. Headquarters

The Pure H20 Company has developed a touchscreen tap that delivers boiling, chilled and sparkling water on demand.

05/24/2016 Research by staff

Nonprofits

Four New Board Members Join Realize Bradenton

Mark Boehmig, Jedd Heap, Mike Mears and Sue Revell were recently elected to three-year board positions.

05/23/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Airport Adds Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport recently installed four electric vehicle charging stations.

05/23/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Construction Company Builds New Memory Care Facility

Artis Senior Living recently celebrated the grand opening of a new memory care community constructed by Sarasota's DM Constructors in Boca Raton.

05/23/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Selby Gardens to Hide Free Passes Around Region

The promotion is intended to encourage year-round residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties to visit the gardens' grounds.

05/23/2016 Research by staff

Growth

Sarasota Produce Delivery Company Expands

White Picket Produce is now delivering to Bradenton and Parrish and has partnered with two local bakeries.

05/23/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Nokomis Parcel Purchased for Possible Retail, Self-Storage Development

The Osprey-based company Laurel Road Storage, LLC recently purchased a 4-acre parcel of land located at 3500 Laurel Road, Nokomis, from Knights Associates, LLLP, for $1.5 million.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Design

Sarasota Architect Launches New Firm

Joe Kelly recently launched Hive Architects, a firm that specializes in residential architecture, interior design and private commercial projects, with a focus on regional modernism.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Events

Author and Life Coach Speaks to Women's Networking Group

Sarasota County - Over 40 Females, a women's networking group, will feature guest speaker Adoley Odunton during its next event.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Downtown Farmers' Market Asks City for Backup Plan During Construction Projects

The Sarasota Farmers Market announced Sunday that it is asking the City of Sarasota to look at a plan to relocate vendors on Lemon and State Streets, due to pending construction in the area.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Workshop Offers Sustainability Tips, Resources

Attendees will receive a free do-it-yourself energy-saving kit worth up to $30.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Planning

Downtown Sarasota Economic Development Coordinator Leaving

Norm Gollub, Sarasota's downtown economic development coordinator, is leaving that position, having accepted a new job in Tacoma, Washington.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Education

Detert to Cut Ribbon at New Loveland Center Facility

Loveland Center will celebrate the grand opening of the Nancy Detert Residences on Monday.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Law

Attorney Admitted to U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico

Attorney Christina Unkel of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. recently earned admission to practice law before the United States District Court of Puerto Rico.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Seafood Shack Makes New Hires

Cortez's Seafood Shack recently appointed Eddy Shorter as assistant dockmaster and Dawn Ferguson as assistant food and beverage manager.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Engineering

UF Innovation Station Names First Director

Allen Carlson, the retired CEO of Sun Hydraulics, joined the new UF Innovation Station Sarasota County this week as its regional director.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Housing

Manatee Planning Commission Approves Land-Use Change for Affordable Housing Proposal

The move is intended to allow a Bradenton Knights Inn hotel property to become an affordable housing complex.

05/12/2016 Research by staff