Business News: Beer Benefits Nonprofit, Woodson Museum Donation

In other Tampa Bay-area business news, restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton under new ownership, Dang Dude to open at Sparkman Wharf.

Salt Life Brand Opens New Retail Store In Sarasota

The new Sarasota shop marks the lifestyle brand Salt Life’s ninth location in Florida with more stores planned for the Sunshine State.

Sarasota investor purchases office building for $9.4 million

The Class-A building is located at 12140 Carissa Commerce Court in Fort Myers

Business News: Eatery Accepts Cryptocurrency, Free N95 Masks

Other Tampa Bay area business news: Save A Lot donates groceries to Feeding Tampa Bay, Vampire Penguin opens, newly remodeled Winn Dixie.

Business News: Cyber Ninjas Closes, COVID-19 Disrupts Events

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Wawa hiring 2,000 workers in Florida, Polk County Walmarts closed for coronavirus cleaning.

Vaccine Passports, Bustling Airports: Top 2021 FL Business News

Other top business news: Tropicana Field redevelopment, political pizza in Sarasota, Amazon hiring, hospital expansions, FL tourism rising.

Business News: Popular Eatery Closes, Gifts By Tampa Bay Makers

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Sarasota Memorial spends $1B on medical facilities, sports grill reopens after fire, new arts group.

Campaign Aims To Attract Workers To Sarasota County

The “Work Where You Want to Live” campaign is targeting the New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. markets.

Industry veterans launch concierge association management company

Capstone Association Management partners with American Momentum Bank and CINC Systems to serve community associations

Business News: Software Company Moves To FL, Thanksgiving Dinner

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: Dunedin Craft Fest, St. Pete-Clearwater Airport prepares for holidays, Dick Vitale treated in Sarasota.

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.