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Josh Drew, Amy Anthofer, Brett Hall, Michelle Nolan, Carla Hulderman, Monica Yadav, Angela Anderson, and Alana Wiley present a check Thursday at SPARCC.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 8, 2015
SPARCC receives donation for new cribs

A donation for $1,500 will go toward the purchase of cribs for the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center shelter. The funds were donated by Direct Energy in person to SPARCC on Thursday in the form of a large check.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2015
Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A. Expands Practice

Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A., a business and litigation law firm serving the state of Florida expanded its practice to 11 attorneys and five paralegals to provide a broad range of legal services throughout the state of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Mark Garza of Now That’s a Wrap and Barb Schust
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 27, 2015
Expo showcases Osprey, Nokomis businesses

Local businesses had the opportunity to showcase what they have to offer at the Bentley's Boutique Hotel in Osprey Saturday, March 28. The expo also offered workshops and featured speakers like Chef John Moeller, who once served as the White House Chef.

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Courtesy Photo. Attorneys from Shumaker,Loop & Kendrick help clean up on Saturday, March 20.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2015
Attorneys help clean up Bayfront Park

For four hours on Saturday, March 20 the group picked up trash as part of the 2015 Great American Cleanup.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
SCF Foundation Board of Directors President Chris Pfahler, SCF Foundation Executive Director Cassandra Holmes, Kemp Riechmann and Beverly Beall and SCF President Carol Probstfeld
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2015
Business Briefs: SCF Foundation and Ashley Furniture

Stage College of Florida honors benefactors; Ashley Furniture donates beds to Sarasota family

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2015
Al Purmont Insurance announces three new hires

Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant, two Commercial Lines Account Managers added.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Courtesy photo of Ray Williams
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 13, 2015
Ray Williams Earns CLHMS Designation

Raymond E. Williams of RE/MAX Alliance Group has earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation in recognition of his experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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