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Shaun Merriman is CEO of Gateway Bank.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 9, 2011
Young Business of the Year finalist: Gateway Bank

Gateway Bank was named a finalist for Young Business 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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Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs pose with other members of Circus Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Circus Sarasota Inc.

Circus Sarasota was named a cultural organization finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

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Mary Bensel is executive director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was named a finalist for cultural organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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Lee-En Chung worked as a consulting engineer providing owner's representative services for the $31.2 million renovation of spring training facilities for the Baltimore Orioles (which included Ed Smith Stadium and Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex).
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 9, 2011
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year finalist: Lee-En Chung

Lee-En Chung was named a finalist for Woman Entrepreneur 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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Judith Cuppy is president/owner of Senior Home Companions Inc.
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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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