Christmas Tree Shops Opens Pop-Up Store In Sarasota Pavilion

19 temporary holiday stores are being opened around the country by Christmas Tree Shops this season, including one in Sarasota.

Business News: FL Hospital Ratings, Anti-Biden Pizza

Other Tampa Bay-area business news, Snowcat Ridge opens for 2nd season, luxury real estate company launches entertainment, sports division.

Political Pie? Sarasota Residents Devour Profane Joe Biden Pizza

Solorzano's Pizzerias is selling a new menu item —​ a pizza with "FJB" written in pepperoni. You can guess what politician that's aimed at.

Crunch Gym Franchise Expands In East Sarasota With New Facility

A new 25,000-square-foot Crunch gym is being build in Sarasota at Fruitville Road and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

Business News: COVID-19 Shots For Kids, Savor St. Pete Festival

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Moffitt Cancer proposes medical facility in St. Pete, Rumbles moves to FL, NEAT Coffee Bar opens.

Rumble, A Conservative YouTube Alternative, To Open Florida HQ

A video-sharing platform popular with conservatives and known for sharing COVID-19 misinformation will open a headquarters in Longboat Key.

‘Fresh Fridays’ Kick Off In Downtown Sarasota This Week

The Downtown Improvement District and the city of Sarasota present a new first Friday event that launches this week.

'Let's Go Brandon' Seen On Sign At Sarasota Walgreens: Report

“Let’s Go, Brandon,” a vulgar euphemism used by conservatives to insult President Biden, seen on sign at a Sarasota Walgreens, reports said.

Doug Sullivan of Ian Black Real Estate earns CBI Designation

Designation allows Sullivan, Ian Black Real Estate to provide business broker services

Business News: Circus Returns, Movie Theater Upgrades Planned

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: construction begins on Marriott near Busch Gardens, Floridian Palace Hotel revival planned.

Seafood Restaurant To Reopen In New Location At Osprey Hotel

Seafood restaurant Chef Rolf’s New Florida Kitchen shut its doors suddenly in September. It will reopen at Casey Key Resorts Nov. 3.

$42,500 Grant Used To Upskill Workers At Manatee Memorial

The CareerEdge Funders Collaborative through the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gave a $42,500 grant to Manatee Memorial Hospital.

Business News: Vault Of Souls Returns, Cruises To Set Sail

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: vaccine passport lawsuit struck down; Enchant Christmas, Snowcat Ridge, Amazon hiring.

Judge Strikes Down Sarasota Shop’s ‘Vaccine Passport’ Lawsuit

A Sarasota bead shop claimed Florida’s "vaccine passport" ban violates its First Amendment rights; a judge in Leon County disagreed.

Business News: Vaccine Passport Investigation, $9M Jobs Grant

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: surgical expansion at AdventHealth Tampa, celebrity chef opens second restaurant.

Sarasota’s Helios Technologies Buys Chinese Software Company

Helios Technologies, a motion and electronics control tech company, has acquired four businesses across the globe since the end of 2020.

Business News: FL Billionaires, Tampa General Hospital Expands

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: NYC tech investor moves to St. Petersburg, First Watch raises $196M in initial public stock offering.

Business News: Solar-Powered Carport, Ybor City Ghost Tour

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: rebranded downtown market, pumpkin patches, award-winning hot sauce, trick-or-treat with Sesame Street.

Solar-Powered Mobile Carport On Display In Sarasota This Weekend

GismoPower, based in Sarasota, will participate in the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour Saturday and Sunday.

Business News: Tampa Baseball, Wagamama Asian Fusion Open

In other Tampa Bay business news: Job growth soars in Hillsborough County, Conn's opens new store, Sprouts hiring

Business News: Retailer Sues FL, Events Require Vaccine Or Test

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: events require COVID-19 vaccine or negative test, Amazon hiring 8K, Tampa becoming tech magnet.

Retailer Sues FL Surgeon General Over Vaccine Passport Ban

A bead and craft store in Sarasota is suing FL’s surgeon general, says the state’s vaccine passport ban violates its First Amendment rights.

Ian Black Real Estate hires veteran sales associate

Kim Fitzgerald joins the firm

Sarasota Chamber To Host 101st Annual Membership Meeting

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts its 101st annual membership meeting Friday at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota downtown.

Business News: Food Truck Fights Back, Hospitals Require Vaccine

In other Tampa Bay-area business news, Winter the dolphin’s old home into Manatee rescue center, businesses discuss vaccine passports.

Tampa Bay Businesses Discuss Vaccine Passport Ban, Masks

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration will fine businesses that ask customers for COVID-19 vaccination proof $5,000 per violation.

Suncoast Hosts Serves As 'Walking Yellow Pages' In Venice: Owner

Founded by two Chicago-area women now living in Venice, Suncoast Hosts connects newcomers with services, local businesses.

Business News: Red Tide Closes Eatery, Hospital Expands Morgues

In other Tampa Bay-area business news, a Florida bar honors 13 service members killed in Kabul, retail store hours on Labor Day.

Sarasota Chamber Offers Grants To Minority Small Business Owners

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Opportunities for All initiative supporting minority businesses.

Englewood Waterfront Restaurant Remains Closed Due To Red Tide

The Beach Road Wine Bar & Bistro in Englewood closed its doors Aug. 28 because of red tide in the area and plans to reopen Tuesday.

Bookstore1Sarasota Moving To New Downtown Condo Building

In March, Bookstore1Sarasota celebrated its 10th anniversary. The bookstore will move into The Mark Sarasota on S. Pineapple Avenue.

Jag Grewal of Ian Black Real Estate earns dual SIOR designation

Grewal one of two practicing commercial real estate brokers in Southwest Florida to hold the dual SIOR designation

Business News: Python Purses, FPL’s World’s Largest Battery

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: St. Pete-Clearwater, Tampa airports add new flights, Hillsborough County targets hookah lounges.

Python Huntress, Fashion Brand Forge Unlikely Partnership

Amy Siewe, who hunts pythons in the FL Everglades, provides the snake skins for the python purse collection from Sarasota's BSWANKY brand.

Business News: Orange County Choppers, FL Cruise Lines Set Sail

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: PepsiCo will sell Bradenton-based Tropicana, LEGOLAND raises money for Red Cross, new French eatery.

Shops, Venues, Event Organizers Respond To COVID-19 Surge

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, shops, venues and event organizers are adapting to the surge in new COVID-19 cases in the region.

Publix, Walmart, Disney: Companies Respond To FL’s COVID-19 Surge

As COVID-19 cases surge in Florida, many companies are responding with mask and vaccine rules for employees and guests.

Business News: St. Pete BrewFest Set, Unique Hilton Garden Inn

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: restaurant asks unvaccinated diners to stay away, Derby Lane still open and more.

These Sarasota Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Sarasota area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Selby Gardens Employee Named Young Professional Of The Year

Ross Johnston, who works for the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, was honored by the Sarasota chamber as Young Professional of the Year.