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Business

Andy and Jean Fox, Chamber founders
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 19, 2016
Small Business Chamber talks technology

The chamber held its monthly meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Business
Nick Finley, Sheena Chatraw, Cherly Sisson, Lena Coach and Justin Rosado the crew from American Shave donned the blue and white for Pan American Airlines.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 8, 2016
Chamber Hob Nobs around the world

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce members celebrate 2016 Hob Nob at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Physician assistant Anne Marie Dozier, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irwin “Irv” Becker, Dr. Matt Nessetti and clinical psychologist Cassie Leutzinger, of AllCare Medical Centers
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 23, 2016
Meet Longboat’s doctors

Meet the doctors of the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living, which opens March 31, at the Centre Shops

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 1, 2016
Centre Shops host Mix and Mingle

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a Mix and Mingle Tuesday, March 1, at the Center Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Sarasota City Vice Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 26, 2016
Sarasota Chamber welcomes back Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are the guests at the 9th annual reception by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By George Rauch
  • February 24, 2016
Market Watch: A tale of two economies

The U.S. private sector is in excellent economic shape and is more liquid than ever.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Queior with guest speaker Tony Carvajal and Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota Chamber hosts 96th annual Kickoff

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce invites businesses to consider projected growth for 2030.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Business Briefs

Business Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, Olivia Gibson Dylan Maggio respectively, welcome guests to the CineBistro VIP Grand Opening.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2016
CineBistro welcomes guests with Hollywood glamour

CineBistro Westfield Southgate hosts VIP Grand Opening Thursday, Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Dimmitt Automotive Group Co-President Peter Dimmitt and Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 29, 2016
State Street welcomes Dimmitt Automotive Group

The Dimmitt Automotive group cut the ribbon for the new Sarasota Studio located on the ground floor of the State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2016
Chamber of Commerce pays tribute to members

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its 57th annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon Jan. 28, at Amore by Andrea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Janet Arena, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Morgan Gerhart, Goodwill Manasota
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2016
Chamber of Commerce toasts to Monday Mixer

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce networked during the Monday Mixer at Mandeville Beer Garden Jan. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Don and Vanessa Baugh, courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
Business Briefs 1.7.2016

Luhrsen Law Group relocates to Lakewood Ranch; Vanessa Fine Jewelry celebrates 10 years; California Pizza Kitchen leases spot at University Town Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 16, 2015
Christmas comes to St. Armands Circle

Members of the St. Armands Circle Association took a break from work and celebrated the holiday season Dec. 15, at Crab & Fin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 11, 2015
Chamber gets in the holiday spirit

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathered for a holiday Business After Hours Dec. 10, at Harry’s Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
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