Wayfair Stores, Best Brunch Spot, New Trader Joe’s: FL Business News

The latest FL business headlines: Best new restaurants, Walgreens and Joann Fabric layoffs, nonprofit focuses on acts of kindness.

Wayfair Opens First Birch Lane Brick-And-Mortar Stores In 3 FL Cities

Online furniture and home goods retailer Wayfair opened its first-ever Birch Lane brand brick-and-mortar stores in three Florida cities.

Ian Black Real Estate launches Corporate Realty Services

Cameron Wilson, CCIM, will serve as Director of Corporate Realty

Local professionals start first CREW Network Sarasota-Manatee chapter

Three members of Ian Black Real Estate were instrumental in forming the local chapter

Pop-Up Bar | Best Restaurants | Dakin Dairy Farms: FL Business News

Fine Dining At Car Dealership | Farm Feeding Aquarium Animals | New Costco | Best Maternity Care | Rolling Stones Rum: FL Business News

Ian Black Real Estate partners with Meals on Wheels on Thanksgiving

The commercial real estate firm provided 700 cooler bags to deliver Thanksgiving meals to homebound seniors in Manatee County

Second Costco Coming To Sarasota County

The new 157,000-square-foot Costco will be built in North Port’s Wellen Park and is expected to open by early summer, reports said.

Free Assault Rifle, Turkey Offered By FL Roofer For Thanksgiving

A Florida roofing company is offering everyone who gets a new roof in November a free AR-15 and turkey as a Thanksgiving deal.

REI Co-op To Host Grand Opening In Sarasota

The new 25,000-square-foot REI Co-op, which sells outdoor gear and apparel, is opening at University Town Center in Sarasota.

New DIY Pottery And Art Studio In Sarasota Focuses On Beginners, Kids

The Makery at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime offers art workshops, craft projects, including slime making, pottery, needle felting, moss art.

3 Bealls Stores Celebrate Grand Opening In Sarasota County Plaza

bealls, Bealls Florida and Home Centric, all recently rebranded, open this weekend in Englewood’s Merchants Crossing shopping center.

Brie Tulp recognized as Business Observer 40 Under 40 honoree

Tulp, 34, is a sales associate for Ian Black Real Estate in Sarasota

Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1.4B Saturday: Deadline For Tickets In FL

Saturday's Powerball jackpot is the third-largest in history, but players are reminded that their chances of winning are 1 in 292.2 million.

Wawa Opens 2 New Stores In Southwest Florida

Florida’s newest Wawa stores opened Thursday in North Port and Port Charlotte.

Ian Black Real Estate hires former Pure Barre franchise owner as sales

Lauren Dixon joins Sarasota-based commercial real estate firm

These Are The Best Employers In FL, Forbes Says In New Ranking

Ninety companies operating in Florida are among America’s Best Employers By State ranked by Forbes.

Bentley Goodrich Kison attorneys selected for Best Lawyers in America®

Multiple attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

The Motorcoach Store buys $18.3 million Bradenton headquarters

The luxury RV dealership will create the most advanced facility in the country for luxury, Class A diesel RVs

Digital Marketing Agency Think Donson Celebrates 10 Years in Business

Sarasota-based agency for small businesses was founded by husband-and-wife team Gary and Felicia Donson

Crowder Plaza in Lakewood Ranch sells for $8.2 million

Fully leased retail center presented attractive investment opportunity

Military Fighter Jets Training At Sarasota Bradenton Airport

Air combat exercises involving military fighter jets are taking place at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport through June 14.

All Florida Services Management partners with American Momentum Bank

Partnership will allow community association management company to provide enhanced services to HOAs and COAs

Ian Black Real Estate hires sales associate

Heidi Haber joins Sarasota-based commercial real estate firm

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Launches its Builders Give Back Program

Through this program, builders make a $100 donation per closing to the LWRCF in the name of the new homeowner.

New Trader Joe’s, $1.25B IMG Academy Sale, Target: FL Business News

In FL business news: Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s new manatee facility, wildlife rescue debunks closure rumors, last lesbian bar may close.

Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation Announces Heritage Awards

For achievements in architecture, historic preservation, collections management, archaeological conservancy, and more.

Seniors Helping Seniors Connects Suncoast Caregivers With Clients

A new business connects active seniors as caregivers for clients who need at-home assistance in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Habit Burger Grill Opens, IMG Academy Sale: Florida Business News

In other FL business news: FlixBus has new Lakeland stop, Sarasota County RV resort for sale, Tampa CEOs volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Senior living community gifts young boy with new scooter

The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods gifted a young boy with cerebral palsy with a new scooter, as well as six-months therapy at Easterseals

New Bakery, Citrus Farm Sold, Lakeland Development: FL Business News

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: cybersecurity firm expands in Tampa, Coquina Beach Market manager sought.

New Smashburger, Popstroke; Mixon Farms; Vinoy Tops: Business News

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: Vinoy ranked top hotel in St. Pete, Tiger Woods' Popstroke opens in Wesley Chapel.

Business News: Big Storm Opens In Ybor, Detwiler’s Expansion Planned

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: affordable housing activists on Tropicana Field redevelopment, luxury condos planned in Tampa.

Ian Black Real Estate hires assistant property manager

Kate Mansfield brings more than 25 years of multifamily property management experience to the commercial real estate firm

Stop By For Free Coffee At New Sarasota Wawa Through Sunday

A new Wawa on Fruitville Road in Sarasota recently celebrated its grand opening. Customers can stop by for free coffee through Sunday.

Big Olaf Violations, Tropicana Field Redevelopment: Business News

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: FL Museum of Photographic Arts, marijuana-infused gourmet chocolates, BayCare Health.

Melissa Harris named Commercial Realtor® of the Year

Harris named the Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) Commercial Realtor® of the Year by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee

Ian Black elected to The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Board

Ian Black, CCIM, partner at Ian Black Real Estate, has been elected to the board of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Artist Series Concerts Receives $50k Grant from Toulmin Foundation

Grant from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation will be used to establish an artist residency program

Business News: FL’s First Homesense, Jolley Trolley’s Haunted Tours

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Sea Hagg’s antique shop closes in Cortez, Tampa International Airport honored for bathrooms.

Homesense To Open First FL Store In Sarasota’s UTC Area

Florida’s first Homesense store will open in a 30,000-square-foot in Sarasota’s University Town Center area.