Fast Track

Hosana Fieber Named New CEO of Tervis

Plus, Sarah Cartwright is promoted to chief curator at The Ringling, and more.

10/16/2023 By Staff

Openings

SMH Opens New Urgent Care Center in South Venice

Plus, Ellenton Premium Outlets adds new retailers and more.

10/02/2023

Openings

Williams Parker Opens Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

Plus, Vision of Dance will host two open houses in downtown Sarasota and more.

08/14/2023 By Staff

Openings

Ride Cycling Studio Opens in The Mark

Plus, BayFirst Bank buys its Newtown building and Erika Alarcón opens Bridal by Barbie's Boutique.

07/17/2023 By Staff

Spring Forward

Warm Mineral Springs Reopens, With a Potential New Future to Ponder

After six months of closure due to Hurricane Ian, North Port's Warm Mineral Springs is back—and plans for a public-private partnership that sees a wellness resort on-site are now on the table.

04/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Retro Cool

A New Midcentury Modern Furniture Store Opens in Gulf Gate

A local couple breathes new life into the local vintage furniture market at the newly opened Retro Revival SRQ store.

12/26/2022 By Laura Paquette

Fast Track

Warren R. Colbert Named Ringling Museum Board Chair

Plus, Caldwell Trust held a grand opening for its new downtown Sarasota office and Visit Sarasota County hires new marketing staff.

11/07/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Names New General Manager

Plus, 40 Sarasota County students are named National Merit finalists and a new Brazilian jiu jitsu facility is set to open in Lakewood Ranch.

09/19/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Commercial Real Estate Firm ERES Opens Downtown Sarasota Office

Plus, Asolo Rep hires new finance and human resources director and Bank of America names new president for Sarasota-Manatee.

08/22/2022 By Staff

Medical Marijuana

Sunnyside Dispensary Opens in Sarasota

The store is Cresco Labs' 13th Sunnyside dispensary in the state and 45th nationwide.

12/16/2021 Photography by Staff

Openings

Local Women Launch Business That Supports Area Artists

Elizabeth Goodwill and Barbara Gerdeman have opened Creative Liberties Artist Studios in the Limelight District.

11/03/2021 By Staff

Openings

Nailed It DIY Studio to Open This Weekend

The Sarasota location is the franchise’s 25th store.

02/22/2021 By Staff

Openings

New Concierge Service Launches in Sarasota

Castle Concierge offers personalized, upscale concierge services and home watch security for snowbirds, travelers, business professionals, busy parents and retirees.

01/15/2021 By Staff

Openings

Lineadecor Opens Sarasota Showroom

The showroom will be located at Fibrocon, Lineadecor's exclusive Florida dealer, on Clark Center Avenue in Sarasota.

09/29/2020 By Staff

Squad goals

Food Delivery Service Wants to Hire 200 New Drivers in Sarasota

As demand for delivery from restaurants rises, so has the need for more drivers.

08/11/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Openings

The Farmhouse Donuts and Decor Opens Sarasota Location

The home décor and doughnut shop is also looking to open locations in Orlando, Gainesville and Houston.

09/30/2019 By Staff

Do the wave

New Main Street Coffee Shop Opens

Breaking Wave Coffee is located in the former home of Artisan Cheese Company.

04/12/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Health

New Wellness Spa Opens

Noemi Pareja recently opened Pura Vie in the Rosemary District.

12/20/2018 By Staff

Drink

Self-Serve Wine and Beer Bar Opening Soon

Grand Cru Wine Bar, a self-serve wine and craft beer bar, is opening soon at 1528 Main St., Sarasota.

08/03/2018 By Staff

Indie Market

The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime Opens for Business

Interact with vendors who sell rare collectibles, clothing, art and more.

05/24/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship