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Judith Cuppy is president/owner of Senior Home Companions Inc.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 9, 2011
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year finalist: Judith Cuppy

Judith Cuppy was named a Woman Entrepreneur of the Year finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

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Sam Davidson became the director of marketing at Westfield Southgate last year.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 9, 2011
Young Professional finalist: Sam Davidson

Sam Davidson was named a finalist for Young Professional of the Year for the at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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Jame James is a credit analyst and portfolio manager for Gateway Bank.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 9, 2011
Young Professional finalist: Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones was named a finalist for Young Professional of the Year the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue will assist those with special needs in getting off the island if a mandatory hurricane evacuation order is issued.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2011
Evacuation-assistance program announced

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department is urging Longboat Key residents with special needs to apply now for an evacuation-assistance program.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2011
Obituary: John Spanos

John Spanos, 83, was a former Longboat Key resident.

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  • Neighbors
Candidates will begin the interview process with tours of the community today, and also will attend a meet-and-greet at Town Hall from 6-7 p.m., tonight.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 9, 2011
Executive director interviews begin

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board and community will meet with candidates for the Town Hall executive director post tonight.

  • East County
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Craig Obrecht submitted this sunset photo, taken from north Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sherbert Shoreline

Enter your local sunset, sunrise or weather-related photos for The Observer's weather photo contest, sponsored by Cool Today. Please include where you took the photo when submitting photos, as well as your mailing address. Each week's winner will receive a $50 restaurant gift card. Please send your photos to the Sarasota Observer, 1970 Main St., fourth floor, Sarasota, Fla., 34236, or email them to [email protected].

  • Sarasota
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Gary Simone, CEO of 1st Choice Industries, accepts the Small Business of the Year Award Thursday, June 2.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 9, 2011
Small Business of the Year winner: 1st Choice Industries

1st Choice Industries was named Small Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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Jaymie and Tommy Klauber officially signed the lease on the Polo Grill while on a 55-person trip through Asia.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 9, 2011
Young Business of the Year winner: Polo Grill/Fete Catering

Polo Grill and Bar/Fete Catering was named Young Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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Courtney Wise is the executive director of Take Care Advisor, an arm of Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 9, 2011
Young Professional winner: Courtney Wise

Courtney Wise was named Young Professional of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice President and CEO Teri Hansen shows off one of their projects, Gulf Coast Gives, and its give cards.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 9, 2011
Non-profit Organization winner: Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice received the Non-profit Organization award at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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Anexio CEO Jeffrey Nelson says the company focuses on sharing technology trends with its clients.
  • By Jessica Luck
  • June 9, 2011
Technology and Innovation winner: Anexio

Anexio received the Technology and Innovation award at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi-Pingel
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization winner: The Players Theatre

The Players Theatre was named Cultural Organization winner at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
My Green Buildings co-founder Steve Ellis
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green winner: My Green Buildings LLC

My Green Buildings LLC received the Think Green Award at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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Rock Solid Construction Group President Marjorie Broughton stands on the job site of a custom home the company is building.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 9, 2011
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year winner: Marjorie Broughton

Marjorie Broughton was named Women Entrepreneur of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

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