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Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 21, 2015
Girls Inc. welcomes new executive director

Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Sarasota Memorial Hospital helped earn the city of Sarasota the title of No. 1 for lowest hospital readmission numbers, complications and deaths.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 7, 2015
Sarasota Memorial earns city No. 1 ranking

Sarasota Memorial Hospital helped earn the city of Sarasota the title of No. 1 for lowest hospital readmission numbers, complications and deaths in BetterDoctor report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Forty Carrots teacher Amanda Walker teaches students about the science behind rivers in the outdoor sandbox.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 18, 2015
Forty Carrots grows with building purchase

Forty Carrots Family Center will expand with the $277,770 purchase of a building on Floyd Street across from its current location on Tuttle Avenue. The former real estate office will be renovated in time for the 2015 school year to expand individual child

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Veterinarian technician Kelly Vassarro with Pandora Kiss and her cat.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2015
Cat Depot expands with full-service clinic

Cat Depot expands with full-service Rose Durham Cat Care Clinic

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Leadership Sarasota Class of 2015 cuts the ribbon for the new discovery zone at Bay Preserve at Osprey.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2015
Leadership Sarasota helps launch Bay Preserve discovery zone

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated 30 years of success with the Leadership Sarasota program on Saturday, May 29 at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 29, 2015
Sarasota Chamber recognizes small businesses

Small business owners and workers of the greater Sarasota area filled the Hyatt Regency for the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 25th annual Small Business Awards on May 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Membership Coordinator Jamie Overmiller greets guests to Salute! for the luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 24, 2015
Chamber networks over lunch at Salute!

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and guests spent the afternoon mingling for the Power Hour Luncheon at Salute! Restaurant Friday, April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota. Michael Schandorf
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 15, 2015
Doctors Hospital announces Physician of the Year

Every year the employees of Doctors Hospital of Sarasota nominate a Physician of the Year. The honor for 2015 was given to Dr. Michael Schandorf-Lartey.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Resnick from Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue listens to Al Benincasa.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 9, 2015
Businesses steal the scene at Hob Nob

Local businesses enjoyed an evening in the spotlight at the 14th annual Hob Nob hosted by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Thursday at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josh Drew, Amy Anthofer, Brett Hall, Michelle Nolan, Carla Hulderman, Monica Yadav, Angela Anderson, and Alana Wiley present a check Thursday at SPARCC.
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo of Daniel L. Tullidge
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy Photo. Attorneys from Shumaker,Loop & Kendrick help clean up on Saturday, March 20.
    By
  • 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
  • Business
    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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