Python Huntress, Fashion Brand Forge Unlikely Partnership

Amy Siewe, who hunts pythons in the FL Everglades, provides the snake skins for the python purse collection from Sarasota's BSWANKY brand.

Sarasota Young Professionals Group Names Annual Award Finalists

The 2021 Young Professional of the Year Award winner will be announced at the Young Professionals Summit July 23 in Sarasota.

Ian Black Real Estate hires senior property manager

Ian Black Real Estate, Sarasota’s premier commercial real estate brokerage firm, has hired Alison Blair as senior property manager.

Business News: Canadian Budget Airline, Alzheimer’s Awareness

In other Tampa Bay-area business news, the area's largest Whole Foods to open soon, vaccines not required for Royal Caribbean’s FL cruisers.

Business News: Former Macy’s Sold, Sparkman Wharf Sandwich Shop

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Amazon opening 2 delivery stations in Hillsborough County, after-hours vet clinic opens in Sarasota.

After-Hours Urgent Care Vet Clinic Opens In Sarasota

UrgentVet, the first dedicated urgent-care clinic for pets, expanded its presence in FL with the opening of its Beneva Road location.

Business News: FitLife Foods Thrives, Midtown Tampa Leasing

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: a Sarasota country music venue is closing, the Tampa Bay-area’s first Shake Shack to open in Tampa.

Business News: Orange County Choppers, St. Pete Cuban Cigar Shop

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Cluck Norris ghost kitchen in Sarasota, Ringling Bros. circus owner’s former HQ sells.

Finalists Named For Greater Sarasota Chamber's Business Awards

Finalists were named in eight categories for the Frank G Berlin, Sr. Small Business Award which honors innovation and community involvement.

Business News: New Dunedin Brewery, Tampa Selfie Studio

In other business news: Popstroke Golf opens in Sarasota and Tampa, Publix allows COVID-19 vaccine walk-in appointments.

Pediatric Medical Center For Children With Special Needs Opens

Banyan Pediatric Care Center based in St. Petersburg has expanded into Sarasota with its new extended care medical center.

PopStroke Golf, Restaurant To Open Near University Town Center

This Tiger Woods-backed casual golfing concept is expanding with seven new locations in three states, including four in Florida.

Business News: Downtown Clearwater Grants, Palladium Shows Resume

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: Big Storm opens in Ybor City, short film features Sarasota chef, British coffee shop opens in St. Pete.

Women Entrepreneurs Give Mother’s Day Gift Proceeds To Tidewell

Four local women entrepreneurs have created Mother’s Day gifts inspired by Tidewell Hospice’s programs and services.

Tidewell Treasures leases space in Sarasota for second location

Tidewell Treasures, a resale shop benefiting the Tidewell Foundation, will open its Sarasota location in September.

Aqua Plumbing & Air Celebrates National Skilled Trades Day

Local company plans initiative to promote skilled trades opportunities, awareness

Arts Advocates Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors Officers

Organization's new leaders take over on May 1

CoastLife Church buys bowling alley in Venice for $2.7 million

The church will complete extensive renovations to the space, which will serve as the new church home

Community completes Old Florida renovation of independent living

The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods completes “Old Florida” renovation of independent living community

Business News: Capitol Theatre Turns 100, Florida Billionaires

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Tampa International Airport delivers food while you wait, prosthetics charity launches fundraiser.

Tampa Bay Area Car Dealers Recognized as CARFAX Top-Rated Dealers

Verified Customer Ratings Used to Name Second Annual CARFAX Top-Rated Dealers in U.S.

Zonia Rattray Joins Advocate Health Advisors Compliance Team

Rattray will work to ensure company policies, marketing material and agent trainings are compliant with carriers and Medicare guidelines.

Sarasota Chamber Presents Inaugural Spirit Of Sarasota Award

Rae Dowling, left, area manager for Florida Power and Light Company, was honored at the annual chamber breakfast Friday.

Business News: Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, Tropicana Field Feedback

Other business headlines from the Tampa Bay area include local health code violations, townhome development in Wesley Chapel.

Arts Advocates Announces 2021-2022 Advisory Board Members

Arts Advocates​ was founded in 1969 with the mission of supporting and stimulating the arts in Sarasota

Health Code Violations For Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex

Four food and drink outlets at CoolToday Park, home of the Braves, didn’t meet health inspection standards because of expired licenses.

Lido Pavilion Concession Stand Reopened Thursday

The new Lido Island Grill is open daily and offers a family-friendly lunch and dinner menu.

Business News: St. Pete Drive-In Theater, Tropicana Field Plans

New Tampa Bay-area restaurants include Mr. & Mrs. Crab in Lakeland, Reef Cake in Sarasota, Billy Bricks in Clearwater.

Sarasota Area Bankruptcy Filings In Year Of Coronavirus: See Data

Bankruptcy filings were down in Sarasota County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

Fish Cake Restaurant Opens In Sarasota’s Southside Village

Reef Cakes opened March 1 and will host a grand opening celebration Friday evening.

Local Air Quality Company Urges Companies to Clean Their Air

Total Indoor Environmental Solutions explains the benefits of indoor air quality, offers air system audits

Certified Collectibles Group buys Lakewood Ranch office building

Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) has purchased a 20,809-square-foot standalone office building in Lakewood Ranch for $4.4 million

Business News: Whole Foods In St. Pete, JDub’s Brewing Closing

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: a new Sprouts in Brandon, Orange County Choppers Restaurant, CVS and Publix offer vaccine to teachers.

JDub’s Brewing Closing Flagship Sarasota Location

“COVID kicked our a--, straight up,” Jeremy Joerger, JDub’s Brewing Company's owner and founder, said.

How Reliable Is Your Florida Power Utility?

See how well power providers in the Sarasota area and across FL serve local customers.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Opens University Town Center-Area Shop

The newest location of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is the brand’s first ice cream shop in Sarasota.

Sarasota Chamber To Host Party On The Bay At Van Wezel Wednesday

This networking event hosted by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce offers live music and a food tasting featuring local vendors.

Business News: Guy Fieri, Localtopia Returns, Grove Theater Opens

New restaurants in the Tampa Bay area include Glory Days, Chicken Salad Chick, Hooters, Fresh Kitchen. Plus, Bradenton Truck Yard launches.

Ian Black Real Estate hires sales associate & marketing assistant

Brianna Tulp, RPA®, joins the firm as sales associate, and Jordan Gorrell joins as marketing assistant and brokerage support

Bookstore1Sarasota Celebrates 10 Years Of Bookselling, Community

The bookstore, thriving despite the pandemic, celebrates its 10th anniversary March 1 with a virtual reading by poet William Heyen.