Ian Black Real Estate hires broker associate and sales associate

George Brusco, CCIM, CPM®, joins the firm as broker associate, and McQuade Lyons joins as sales associate.

Florida City Brings Banking To Residents With Poor Credit

One Florida city has teamed up with a local credit union to offer banking ​services to residents who might not otherwise qualify.

Safe Harbor Marinas purchases Siesta Key Marina

Nation’s largest marina owner-operator buys Sarasota’s only full-service marina

Harmar leases 19,000-square-foot office space in Sarasota

The office will house Harmar's sales, executive and operational staff

Lucky's Market Closing All But One Florida Store

Lucky's Market plans to shut down 20 of its 21 stores in the Sunshine State, according to a store employee and news reports.

Pinnacle Community Association Management Expands to New Location

New Clark Road Office Provides Convenience and Room to Expand for Fast-Growing Company

American Momentum Bank Supports the Salvation Army

American Momentum Bank's Fruitville Road Banking Center in Sarasota participated in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Toy Drive

Local Entrepreneur Announces Athletic Franchise Opportunity

Major Cheer founder Stacey Horton recently announced the addition of franchise opportunities to the program's lineup

Robin Leonardi Joins Michael Saunders & Company

Leonardi is an entrepreneur and seasoned sales executive who has lived in Sarasota since 2002.

Small Business Saturday 2019: Participating Sarasota Businesses

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Sarasota compete.

American Momentum Bank Supports Bowls of Hope

American Momentum Bank sponsored the All Faiths Food Bank Bowls of Hope fundraiser

Developer purchases 1.75 acres from the Sarasota Kennel Club

JBCC Development has purchased a portion of the Kennel Club’s parking lot for $1.5 million

Wawa Opens 200th Florida Store

Philadelphia favorite Wawa celebrated its 200th Florida store Thursday with plans to double that number by 2028.

Casey Condominium Management partners with American Momentum Bank

Through the bank, Casey Condominium Management will have access to CINC Systems

Forbes: 33 Florida Billionaires Are Among The Richest In America

The annual Forbes 400 lists the names the richest billionaires in America.

Forever 21, Pier 1: Bad News For 2 Major Retailers In Sarasota

Forever 21 and Pier 1 recently confirmed possible store closures across the United States.

The Farmhouse opens Sarasota location, plans for expansion

Home décor and donut shop looking to open locations in Orlando, Gainesville and Houston

Hermitage Uses John Ringling Towers Grant for Renovation

The $3,000 historic preservation grant, issued by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, helped renovate the Whitney Garage.

Sarasota Director Presents at Global Education Summit in China

Sarasota Military Academy's Dr. Todd Brown presents at the Education Summit in China

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota, Inc. rebrands to Arts Advocates

The rebrand features a new logo, an updated mission statement, and a new website.

Hermitage Uses Community Foundation Grant for Special Project

$2,500 grant helped fund the retreat’s ADA restroom compliance project

Local Entrepreneur Donates Computers to Sarasota Charter School

Freddie Figgers, of Figgers Communications, donates 20 computers to Sarasota Military Academy

Bentley & Bruning’s Amanda R. Kison Achieves Board Certification

Certification identifies Kison as a lawyer with special knowledge, skills and proficiency, as well as a reputation for professionalism.

Jennifer Grosso of Bentley & Bruning P.A. Named Legal Elite

Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Legal Elite list recognizes only 1,126 lawyers in Florida

Morgan Bentley selected for The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

Bentley has received the Best Lawyers in America© award numerous times

Sarasota Teacher Accepted to Prestigious Summer Research Program

A teacher at SMA was recently accepted to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory summer Research Experiences

Pinnacle CAM Names Craig Smith Partner & VP of Customer Relations

Sarasota-based company provides comprehensive management services for small to medium-sized homeowners and condominium associations

Trade Mark Interiors Welcomes Ashley Oney As Lead Design Manager

Local firm specializes in custom interior design and event solutions for luxury residential and business properties

Manasota Flooring Hires New Retail Manager

Manasota Flooring recently hired Peter “PJ” Norvell as the new Retail Manager.

Best Employers In Florida: New Forbes List

A new ranking from Forbes ranks the best employers in all 50 states and D.C. You may be surprised by the top employers in Florida.

Embracing Our Differences Welcomes Two New Board Members

Linda Poteat-Brown, of Easter Seals Southwest Florida, and Kaley Wisner, a 10th grade student at Pine View School, join board

Why Sephora Stores In Sarasota are Closing June 5

The beauty products retailer is closing its stores in Sarasota the morning of Wednesday, June 5.

30 Women's Clothing Stores Closing In Florida

After nearly 60 years in business, Dressbarn will soon be no more. The company currently has 650 stores, including 30 in Florida.

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Announces 2019-20 Board Officers

The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota was founded in 1969 with the mission of supporting and stimulating the arts in Sarasota County.

Florida Home To 20 Best Small Cities For Startups: Report

Florida accounts for 20 of the top 50 small U.S. cities that are great places to start a business.

Selma Göker Wilson Joins Schimberg Group

Göker Wilson brings vast experience working in different cultures and on wide-ranging projects

Local PR association celebrates Image Awards winners

Annual awards program showcases the best practices and programs in the fields of public relations, marketing and communications

Sarasota YMCA program director speaks at Washington, D.C. summit

Ellen McLaughlin, director of the Schoolhouse Link program, featured at National Summit on Youth Homelessness

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Awards 2018-2019 Outreach Grants

Twelve local organizations share $43,550 in grants

Goodwill Manasota announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Board composed of community leaders and business owners dedicated to Goodwill’s mission and impact