Goodwill Manasota opens new attended donation center in Lakewood Ranch

The Waterside ADC will support growth in the area and offer additional convenience for donors

Forza Wealth Management welcomes new Investment Advisory Chair

Diane M. Huntley, CFA to lead Forza's Investment Advisory Board and help guide the firm’s decision-making process

Goodwill Manasota announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Board comprising local community leaders and business owners will support Goodwill’s mission, guide strategy and increase its impact

Florida TaxWatch report outlines ~$1.2B impact of Florida's Goodwills

Through jobs, workforce development and mission services, Goodwills impact the economy as well as the lives of Fla. individuals and families

Gift Return Policies For Kohl's, Target, Walmart And More FL Retailers

The 2024 gift return policies for Kohl's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Walmart, Forever 21, Amazon and other Florida retailers can be useful to know.

The Circus Arts Conservatory names new CEO & President

Popular local arts organization elevates Jennifer Mitchell to top leadership role, lays out future vision for its work in the region

Veteran Air, veteran-serving organizations arrange for AC installation

Veteran Air donated entire cost of installation for veteran's widow while a handful of organizations contributed the cost of materials

New Publix To Be Built In Planned West Bradenton Development

The SeaFlower community includes 4,600 residential and apartment units, 250 hotel rooms, and 350,000 square feet of office, retail space.

Home Depot Scraps Plans For Lakewood Ranch Store: Reports

Plans for a Home Depot store to be built in Lakewood Ranch have been canceled because of "land development challenges," reports said.

Michael E. DeMassa named an ACCREDITED ESTATE PLANNER®

Founder/Principal of Forza Wealth Management is certified by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils

18% Car Insurance Spike Expected In FL For 2024

Florida drivers pay the fifth most expensive car insurance on average in the U.S., and it's going to get worse, an industry study said.

Goodwill Manasota opens new attended donation center in Port Charlotte

The El Jobean ADC in Port Charlotte will support growth in the area and additional convenience for donors

Solar energy business owner elected president of statewide association

Bill Johnson of Brilliant Harvest will serve for two years as president of the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association

Safe Children Coalition announces 2024-2025 board of directors

Tony Gamelin named as new board chair, along with new officers, for lead child welfare organization for Florida’s Circuit 12

Grant supports youth training at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Contribution of $5,000 from Masala Giving Circle helped to defray expenses of WBTT’s Stage of Discovery musical theatre intensive

Music Compound opening new location in Sarasota

Music school to consolidate Sarasota and Manatee locations at brand new, state-of-the-art facility near Fruitville/I-75 corridor

Goodwill Manasota celebrates 10th anniversary of Corporate Campus

Nonprofit to mark 10 years since grand opening of Manatee County headquarters on July 17 with giveaways, raffles and other festivities

Safe Children Coalition executive speaks at national conference

Jacqueline House, VP of communications and community engagement for SCC, presents session on capital campaigns

Goodwill announces 2024 Community Ambassador of the Year honorees

Nonprofit organization to recognize advocates and supporters in the areas of veterans services, leadership and community partnership

Goodwill receives funding to support GoodPartner Coach program

Grant of $65,000 from Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation will assist Goodwill Manasota in providing career and life coaching to employees

Goodwill Manasota partners with CareerSource Suncoast

Collaboration through Youth Summer Employment Program enables 23 teens/young adults to gain valuable work experience at Goodwill stores

Safe Children Coalition’s Youth Shelter campaign boosted by donation

Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Foundation provides $1.5 million in financial support, including $500,000 challenge match

Goodwill Manasota partners with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries

Neighboring Goodwill organizations collaborate to enhance retail operations and expand mission services in South Florida

Dakin Dairy Farms In Manatee County Sold To Owner’s Nephews

The 350-acre Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City will remain in the family after it was sold to the owner’s four nephews.

Florida’s Circuit 12 recognized with national award by CarePortal

Platform that connects families in need with resources provided by church members blossoms over first three years

Safe Children Coalition presents 13th annual SCC Conference

Annual event convened hundreds of child welfare and mental health experts and practitioners, and foster parents

FL Company Owed Workers $92K In Overtime Wages: U.S. Dept. Of Labor

An outdoor patio furniture company in Bradenton owed workers about $92K in back wages after denying their overtime pay, Dept. of Labor said.

The Fresh Market's New Manatee County Grocery Store Opens

Specialty grocer The Fresh Market opened its new Lakewood Ranch store —​ its third in Manatee County —​ Wednesday.

Jerk Dog Records Celebrates 10 Years In Bradenton

The record shop, which focuses on punk and garage rock, opened in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts a decade ago.

The Fresh Market Sets Grand Opening Date For 3rd Manatee County Store

The Fresh Market has set the grand opening date of its new Lakewood Ranch store, the company's third in Manatee County.

Safe Children Coalition launches new medical program

In-house nurse care coordination team helping clients to receive assessments, healthcare education, referrals, access to medical supplies

Become a True Leader of Impact with SCF’s Leadership Academy

Registration is available at SCF.edu/Training by clicking “leadership” under “Professional Development” from the left navigation menu.

Goodwill Manasota announces new Board Chair, Betsy Benac

Board comprising local community leaders & business owners will support Goodwill's mission, guide strategy & operations, and increase impact

New Online Shop Showcases Manatee County Businesses: Realize Bradenton

Made in Manatee​, a new online storefront created by Realize Bradenton, highlights goods and services offered by county-based businesses.

Music Compound’s Fleetwood Mac tribute concert benefits SPARCC

Funds raised during Album Ensemble’s ‘Rumours’ performances donated to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center

Michelin Guide, Store Closing, New Whole Foods: FL Business News

Check out the latest business headlines from FL: Coca Cola plant closing, best hospitals in the world, top employers, best hotels.

Recent deals highlight revitalization of downtown Bradenton

Ian Black Real Estate brokered the sale of seven downtown properties in 2023

First Whole Foods In Bradenton Planned: Reports

The planned Whole Foods Market grocery store in Bradenton will be the third in the area of Sarasota and Manatee counties.

The Otto Group welcomes John Ploschek to wealth management team

Ploschek brings 36 years of wealth management and investment research experience to his role as Director of Wealth Services

Safe Children Coalition hires new VP of programs

Sarah Hawk, Esq. joins child welfare organization to oversee community based care foster care programs in Florida’s Circuit 12