Data

Gross Domestic Product Grew By 1.9 Percent Last Quarter

America's gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to numbers released Friday by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis.

01/27/2017 By staff

Data

Florida Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

Florida's unemployment rate in December held steady at 4.9 percent, unchanged from November, according to figures released last Friday by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

01/23/2017 By staff

Networking

Business Alliance Holds Luncheon Meeting Jan. 25

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will welcome its 2017 Board of Directors at its Annual Membership Luncheon, which runs 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.

01/20/2017 By staff

Networking

Next Women's Networking Group Meeting to Focus on Relationships

Valerie Lipstein will serve as the guest speaker during the next meeting of the networking group Sarasota County - Over 40 Females.

01/19/2017 By staff

Appointments

Women's Networking Group Picks 2017 Leaders

S.W.A.T.—Successful Women Aligning Together—recently announced its team of volunteer directors for 2017.

12/30/2016 By staff

Events

Creativity Conference Returns Next Week

The PINC (People, Ideas, Nature, Creativity) conference will take place in Sarasota for a third time next week.

12/01/2016 Research by staff

Events

Latin Chamber of Commerce Holds Networking Event

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce's next Conexiones networking event will take place 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

11/15/2016 By staff

Events

Latin Chamber of Commerce Networking Event Takes Place Oct. 13

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce's next Conexiones networking mixer will take place 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.

10/05/2016 Research by staff

Good Vibrations

Downtown Sarasota's HuB is Home to More Than 50 Companies

Sarasota's HuB has evolved into an online community of thousands from all over the world.

09/08/2016 By Susan Burns

Entertainment

Sanborn Studios to Pay Back Sarasota County $350,000

Sanborn Studios will pay back Sarasota County $350,064 as part of a final judgement in a lawsuit the county had filed against Sanborn for violating terms of a financial incentive agreement.

08/26/2016 Research by staff

Classes

State College Offers Export Financing Seminar Aug. 25

State College of Florida is offering an export financing seminar in conjunction with the Sarasota County and Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporations.

08/24/2016 Research by staff

Data

Statewide Unemployment Rate Unchanged, But Local Rate Ticks Up

The unemployment rate in both Sarasota and Manatee County increased slightly in July.

08/22/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Sarasota Company Ranked Among Fastest-Growing in America

Sarasota's S-One Holdings Corporation was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

08/17/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Free Talk on Search Engine Optimization, Social Media and More

Scott Carvin, the founder and CEO of Tampa's SEO Services Expert, will offer a free interactive talk on topics such as search engine optimization, social media marketing and web design.

08/15/2016 Research by staff

Events

Women's Networking Group Meets Aug. 22

The women's networking group Sarasota County - Over 40 Females will host guest speaker Kim Burns for a presentation titled 'Drop and Give Me Zen.'

08/08/2016 Research by staff

Data

Statewide Unemployment Rate Steady

Florida's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.7 percent between May and June, according to figures released Friday by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

07/22/2016 Research by staff

Environment

State Offers Loans to Businesses Affected By Algal Blooms

Gov. Rick Scott last week activated Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses affected by the presence of algal blooms in nearby waterways.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

The Seen

EDC Sarasota County Economic Outlook 2016

Economist Sean Snaith Forecasts the Year Ahead

07/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Events

Keiser University Hosts Career Fair Aug. 23

The fair is intended to recruit qualified candidates for business, legal, technology, culinary, baking, pastry, health, sports medicine, fitness and sports management professions.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

HR Corner

How to Develop Women Leaders

Pavitra Ciavardone identifies skills for up-and-coming females.

06/22/2016 By Lori Johnston