Bookstore1Sarasota Celebrates 10 Years Of Bookselling, Community

The bookstore, thriving despite the pandemic, celebrates its 10th anniversary March 1 with a virtual reading by poet William Heyen.

Guy Fieri Opens Flavortown Ghost Kitchen In Sarasota

The Food Network star has opened 100 Flavortown pop-up restaurants across the country, including nine in Florida.

Aldi Grocery Store Opens At Westfield Siesta Key Mall

The grocery store has taken over the space left vacant by Lucky’s Market, which filed for bankruptcy and closed most of its stores.

Order Some Super Bowl Snacks For Game Day In The Sarasota Area

Watching the Super Bowl at home in the Sarasota area? Here’s where to pick up some game-day grub.

6051 Design Source opens first location in Sarasota-Manatee

The high-end flooring company has leased an 8,000-square-foot property to serve as a showroom

New College Foundation Launches Pei for the Future Campaign

The funds raised will go toward refurbishing the college’s residence halls designed by the renowned architect I.M. Pei.

Aqua Plumbing & Air Feeds 500 at the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office

​Aqua Plumbing & Air Hosts Annual Appreciation Breakfast for Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

Young Entrepreneurs Will Sell Their Wares At A Saturday Market

Sarasota’s Bazaar on Apricot & Lime will host a Young Entrepreneur Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coronavirus Closes McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre A Second Time

After closing in March at the start of the pandemic, the comedy club reopened in November. Now, it’s closed again.

Despite Coronavirus, Florida Welcomed New Restaurants In 2020

Across the state, a number of new bars and restaurants opened as the pandemic raged on.

What Florida Restaurants Closed In 2020?

The coronavirus pandemic has been tough on Florida’s restaurants this year. Here’s a list of some that have closed for good in 2020.

'A Festival Under One Roof': Coastal Flow Features 35 Artists

Coastal Flow on Siesta Key offers a range of artwork and decorative items with a beachy, coastal theme.

Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Sarasota

The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Sarasota.

Celebrate Record Store Day In Sarasota This Black Friday

Since 2008, the day after Thanksgiving has served as a day to celebrate independent record shops.

Which Sarasota Business Is Best This Year? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Sarasota Business of the Year.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Sarasota

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Sarasota overcome pandemic hardships.

Black Friday Sales 2020: Store, Mall Hours In Sarasota

Retailers are doing their best to curb crowds amid the pandemic while still rolling out deals to the most dedicated Black Friday shoppers.

Want A Free Pie? Pick One Up From Keller Williams Classic Group

Real estate brokerage firm Keller Williams Classic Group offers a free pumpkin or apple pie to people during select times through Tuesday.

The Bazaar On Apricot & Lime Focuses On Indie Artists, Sellers

With more than 30 artisans and vendors, the bazaar is a great place to “shop local” this holiday season, its owner said.

Greater Sarasota Chamber Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce will host its 100th annual membership meeting Friday afternoon.

Bentley & Bruning ranks in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Firms"

Ranked in 2021 edition for the practice areas of Litigation – Real Estate, and Commercial Litigation

Retailer H&M With 35 FL Locations To Close 250 Stores

A fashion retailer that's a staple at Florida malls has announced plans to close more than 200 locations.

Advocate Health Advisors Names Manager for San Juan, Puerto Rico

Milagros Muñiz Amill will be recruiting, training and supporting insurance agents throughout the San Juan region.

Bianca Padial Joins Advocate Health Advisors

As Talent Acquisition Manager, Padial will lead the company’s recruitment and retention of employees.

Gulf Tile Distributors to open new showroom & distribution center

Gulf Tile Distributors of Florida has leased a 5,697-square-foot industrial space at 1575 Cattlemen Road

37 FL Billionaires Make Forbes Richest List For 2020

Florida's Thomas Peterffy is among the 100 richest Americans, according to the 2020 Forbes 400 List released Tuesday.

Amy MacDougall of Ian Black Real Estate earns CCIM designation

MacDougall joins four other brokers in the firm who have earned the CCIM

Brian D. Goodrich makes "Best Lawyers©: Ones To Watch"

Attorney with Bentley & Bruning P.A. included in 2021 inaugural edition of "Best Lawyers©: Ones To Watch"

Joshua Houchens Named Advocate Health Advisors Data Analyst

Houchens will develop solutions that increase visibility and insight to better serve agents with the Venice-based insurance brokerage.

California Pizza Kitchen Filing For Bankruptcy: FL Locations

California Pizza Kitchen filed for bankruptcy Thursday. Are Florida locations at risk of closing?

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards $40,000 to the Hermitage

Community programming supported by grant, plus additional support from Flora Major

JFCS of the Suncoast Hires New Interim CEO

Arthur Lerman brings 20+ years' experience to community service organization serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Collier & Lee Counties

Arts Advocates Award $26,900 in Scholarships to 10 Local Students

Sarasota and Manatee county arts-focused students get money for the 2020-21 school year

Ian Black Real Estate hires Steven Larkin as sales associate

Larkin brings more than 40 years of commercial real estate experience to the premier commercial real estate brokerage firm in Sarasota

Max Griendling joins Advocate Health Advisors marketing team

As digital marketing specialist, Griendling will help the company expand its digital platforms and better serve agents and Medicare members.

Valley Bank supports food banks and debuts Community Recovery CD

Goal of CD is to contribute up to $2.5 million to support relief efforts

What's Open, Closed In Sarasota During Coronavirus Shutdowns

A number of local businesses are in our guide so far of what's open and closed in Sarasota.

Performance Copying Offers 50-75% Off for Area Businesses

Discount Program Targets Restaurants, Doctors, Healthcare Facilities and Hospitals Impacted by COVID-19

Kingdom Development purchases Lakewood Heart Office Building

Kingdom Development, formerly JDL Development, purchased Lakewood Heart Office Building for $3.4 million

Sarasota Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Sarasota businesses. Here's how to get listed.