Networking

Manatee and Sarasota Chambers Team for Blues By the Bay

The event features live entertainment, food from chamber member restaurants and bi-county networking.

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Education

State College Teams with Aero Club for Pilot Classes

The Private Pilot Ground School is the first step in obtaining a private pilot certificate.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Events

Executive Coach Speaks About 'The Art of Leadership'

Doug Van Dyke of Leadership Simplified will speak from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Resnick Given 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award'

The annual award celebrates the accomplishments of Jewish women in the state of Florida.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Health Care

Sarasota Memorial, FSU Residency Program Receives Accreditation

When it reaches full capacity in year three, the program will enroll 39 residents and by 2020 begin producing 13 new internal medicine physicians each year.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Sarasota Stylist Wins Instagram Hair Art Contest

The contest received hundreds of entries and its hashtag was used more than 1,500 times on Instagram.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Pool and Spa Company Reports 43 Percent Growth in 2015

Waterscapes Pools & Spas sold 459 pools in 2015, compared to 320 in 2014.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Politics

Sarasota Awarded $500,000 for Municipal Auditorium Preservation

The grant, awarded by the Florida Department of State, requires a $279,000 match by the City.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

BMO Appoints Assistant VP, Private Wealth Adviser

BMO Private Bank recently appointed Tammie Sandoval as assistant vice president and director of trust and estate services and Andrew Lundin as private wealth adviser.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Events

Toastmasters Conference Takes Place May 13 and 14

Arabella Bengsen—the 1986 World Champion of Public Speaking, one of only four women to win the title—is the keynote speaker.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Groundbreaking for Artificial Turf Project at Taylor Complex Scheduled for April 19

The project includes the conversion of the current field into an artificial multipurpose turf field with new lighting, fencing, irrigation and parking.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Bealls Named 'Retailer of the Year' By Menswear Industry Magazine

The magazine called the company 'a low-profile, highly admired retailer.'

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Health care

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President and CEO Resigns

During Alex Quarles' tenure, the foundation granted more than $63 million to Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

04/12/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Port Manatee Traffic Up 36 Percent

Port Manatee last week reported a 36 percent year-over-year increase in containerized cargo handled in the first half of its fiscal year.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Tech

Sarasota Entrepreneurs Create New Social Media Management Tool

SocialMobe.com is intended to be an all-in-one solution to help local businesses stand out on social media.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Bradenton Car Dealership Adds U-Hauls

Santos Autos, LLC will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Events

Fannie Mae Chief Economist Speaks in Sarasota

Douglas Duncan, chief economist with Fannie Mae, will speak about 'Putting Housing in Context' on April 28.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Moves

Supplement Manufacturer Relocates to Manatee County

Natural Immunogenics' new facility expands the company’s footprint nearly three times, from 11,000 to 32,000 square feet.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Vincent Academy Breaks Ground This Thursday

Located at 1910 Glengary St., Sarasota, the facility will offer education, community integration, skills training and career placement to adults living with mental illnesses.

04/11/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Landscape Architect Wins HGTV Contest

DWY Landscape Architects principal David Young was recently named the Overall Winner in the 2016 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards.

04/08/2016 Research by staff