Manatee–Sarasota

Elizabeth King
April 14, 2024

Virginia plant run by Sarasota company recognized for zero waste

The plant owned by IPG diverted 97.5% of its waste from landfills in 2023.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
April 13, 2024

Sarasota insurance company's ratings under review by AM Best

The ratings company placed SafePort Insurance's ratings under review with developing implications.

Manatee-Sarasota

Andrew Warfield
April 12, 2024

Federal government denies SRQ airport land sale to New College

FAA nixes the $11.5 million deal for 31 acres of the West Campus that the college leases from the airport. Airport officials disagree with the decision and will "pursue further discussions on this matter."

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
April 12, 2024

Sarasota-Bradenton CEO group names new executive director

Rene Hebda previously worked in fundraising for a local high school.

Manatee-Sarasota

Beth Luberecki
April 12, 2024

Sarasota family printing business succeeds by maintaining mutual respect

Shared philosophies keep the presses rolling harmoniously at Serbin Printing. "You’ve got to have open lines of communication, and you just can’t be a right fighter," says Mark Serbin.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
April 11, 2024

Publix opens Sarasota store, its 12th new location this year

The Lakeland grocer's new store is the first in the new Benderson-developed Fruitville Farms project.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
April 11, 2024

Bradenton bar raided for illegal gambling

Pour Decisions Saloon was operating slot machines without a license, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Manatee-Sarasota

Jim Stinson
April 11, 2024

Family therapist on family businesses: Policies and preparation are musts

Dennis Jaffe helps family businesses facing friction "sit down and have a conversation, which feels fair and so they can listen to each other. You slow things down."

Florida

Mark Gordon
April 11, 2024

Abraham Lincoln revisited as teacher of valuable leadership lessons

A New Jersey college professor and Abe Lincoln aficionado, at a Southwest Florida event, details why one of the most famous Americans ever is also an underappreciated leadership expert.

Florida

Elizabeth King
April 10, 2024

Sarasota cybersecurity firm adds industry veterans as it gears up for growth

Nucleus Security has made two additions as the Sarasota-based cybersecurity company readies to scale its operations to meet growing demand.

Manatee-Sarasota

Denise Federer
April 10, 2024

Mitigate the impact of key employee departures in a family businesses

A departure of a key employee in any company can sting, more so in a family business. But there are steps companies can take to guard against that kind of turnover.