Take Me to the River

New Riverfront Restaurant Coming to Ellenton

The popular "Floribbean" restaurant Whiskey Joe's is expected to open on the Manatee River next year.

09/19/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Fast Track

Yacht Broker Joins Cannons Marina Sales Team

Ryan Hirshberg's biggest sale to date was a 130-foot yacht for $15.5 million.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee Habitat Adds New Leadership

Diana Shoemaker has been named CEO and Greg DeMeuse and Gurn Freeman have joined the organization’s board of directors.

08/30/2019 By Staff

Air Force One

Sarasota-Manatee Detailer Named to Air Force One Detailing Team at Seattle's Museum of Flight

The original Air Force One presidential jet from 1959 is currently in preservation stages after 15 years of restoration.

07/01/2019 By Staff

Development

Neal Communities’ Grand Palm Recognized as One of the 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in U.S.

It's one of nine master-planned communities in Florida to be recognized this year.

06/10/2019 By Staff

Law

Law Firm Renamed Gurley Herbert

Joseph M. Herbert, Esq. has joined the Sarasota law firm as a partner.

06/05/2019 By Staff

Awards

GrowFL Announces Ninth Annual Florida 'Companies to Watch' Finalists

Four companies from Sarasota and Manatee counties made the list.

06/04/2019 By Staff

Architecture

Omeza Relocates to Historic Sarasota School of Architecture Building

The building was designed in 1957 by architect Victor Lundy; using sharply angled, exposed trusses, he maximized window exposure to street traffic for commercial benefit.

06/03/2019 By Staff

Scholarships

Scholarships Available for Leadership Sarasota County Programs

Applications are due Friday, May 31.

05/28/2019 By Staff

Finance

Aimee Cogan Named to Forbes List of Top Women Wealth Advisors

The ranking is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data.

05/15/2019 By Staff

Nonprofits

Deadline Approaches for Summer 2019 Gulf Coast Board Institute

The online application is open through May 17.

05/14/2019 By Staff

Awards

S-One Holdings Corporation Wins Two American Business Awards

The company was recognized for its 25th anniversary Culture Book and its digital innovation.

05/13/2019 By Staff

Finance

Forza Wealth Management Opens New Office in Snug Harbor

The move is in response to the company's growth and desire to be more conveniently located for its clients.

05/13/2019 Photography by Staff

Awards

Florida College Access Network Recognizes CareerSource Suncoast's Chris Laney

Laney was recognized for his role in the launch and continued involvement in the State of Jobs Conference.

04/30/2019 By Staff

Events

Economic Development Council of Sarasota County Announces Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon

The luncheon's keynote speaker will be Sean Snaith, Ph.D., director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Competitiveness.

04/24/2019 By Staff

Discussion

Downtown Sarasota Alliance to Discuss City's Four Qualified Opportunity Zones

Four areas in the City of Sarasota were designated Qualified Opportunity Zones as part of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

04/22/2019 By Staff

New Hires

PGT Innovations Appoints Rachel Evans Vice President of Human Resources

Evans will be responsible for the company’s human resources activities across the southeast region.

04/18/2019 By Staff

Rebranding

Lighthouse of Manasota Rebrands

The organization will now be known as Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center.

04/18/2019 By Staff

Mergers

Badger Bob's Acquires Allied Cooling & Heating

All employees of Allied Cooling & Heating have been retained and will continue to work with their existing customers.

04/17/2019 By Staff

Green Acres

Manatee County Extension Office Will Offer Series of Farming Workshops

The classes will focus on how to start a cottage food or small farm operation.

04/16/2019 By Staff