Data

Researchers Predict Above-Average Hurricane Activity

Researchers at Colorado State University estimate the Atlantic region will see a total of 14 named storms this year, including seven hurricanes.

04/06/2018 By Staff

Finance

Bank Names New Vice President

IberiaBank recently hired Joseph Talerico as vice president and branch manager for its office located on 17th Street.

04/05/2018 By Staff

Planning

Open Houses Will Showcase Bayfront Redevelopment Possibilities

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization and the design firm Sasaki will share three options for the future of The Bay, 53 acres of Sarasota bayfront property.

04/05/2018 By Staff

Law

Legal Career Fair Happens April 28

State College of Florida is hosting the fair.

04/05/2018 By Staff

Deals

Multi-Family Apartment Complex Fetches $750,000

Developer Henry Rodriguez recently purchased an eight-unit multi-family complex in south Sarasota.

04/05/2018 By Staff

Tourism

'Cycleboat' to Begin Offering Siesta Key Tours

Sarasota's Sip-n-Cycle Cruises recently began offering tours departing from Siesta Key.

04/04/2018 By Staff

Deals

Industrial, Retail Property Sold for $1.3 Million

W Rentals, LLC, recently purchased a 14,700-square-foot industrial and retail property located at 6216 28th St. E., Bradenton.

04/04/2018 By Staff

Tourism

Spring Training Generated $1.3 Million for Local Airbnb Hosts

Roughly 12,000 visitors stayed in Sarasota Airbnb rentals during this year's Baltimore Orioles spring training season.

04/04/2018 By Staff

New hires

Food and Agricultural Sciences Office Names New Director

Sarasota County's University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension and Sustainability office recently hired Lee Hayes Byron.

04/04/2018 By Staff

Sneak Preview

Antiques Roadshow Comes to Sarasota April 12

The long-running PBS show will tape three episodes at the Ringling Museum’s Ca d’Zan.

04/03/2018 By Ilene Denton

Data

Florida Tourism Hit New Highs in 2017

More than 116 million out-of-state visitors traveled to Florida last year, a new record high.

04/03/2018 By Staff

Construction

Homebuilder Appointed to Licensing Board

Ryan Perrone was recently appointed to the Sarasota County General Contractors Licensing and Examining Board.

04/03/2018 By Staff

Planning

Former County Commissioner to Lead Comprehensive Plan Discussion

Jon Thaxton will lead the discussion at the next meeting of the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations.

04/03/2018 By Staff

Deals

Software Company Buys Osprey Suites for New Headquarters

Osprey's StrataPT recently purchased two office suites for $255,000.

04/03/2018 By Staff

Data

Consumer Confidence Drops After February High

American consumer confidence declined last month after reaching an 18-year high in February.

04/02/2018 By Staff

New hires

Health Care Foundation Adds New Director of Development

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation recently hired Craig Moran.

04/02/2018 By Staff

Deals

Homebuilder Buys 33.3 Acres in Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch's M/I Homes recently purchased two residential parcels for $3.7 million.

04/02/2018 By Staff

Services

New Dry Cleaning Franchise Opens This Month

Sarasota's new Tide Dry Cleaners franchise is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, April 28.

04/02/2018 By Staff

Nature to Gallery

A Local Designer is Raising Awareness About Predatory Snakes in the Everglades

Nikki Sedacca and Dusty 'Wildman' Crum are using the skins of predatory Burmese pythons to create a line of jewelry and accessories.

03/28/2018 By Ashley Cooper

Ships Ahoy!

Tips for Finding a Value Cruise

You can increase your chances for a good deal with these tricks.

03/28/2018 By Nancy Joy Cook