SARASOTA COUNTY - Most Sarasota County Government offices and services, including the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, will be closed observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Florida Department of Health - Sarasota: Closed Dec. 23, 24 and 31.Closed weekends. Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) Schedule:The Siesta Key Breeze and OnDemand services … [Read more...] about County offices and services closed for the holidays
Economic Development, Government
Sarasota County awarded EPA loan for water quality improvements
SARASOTA COUNTY - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Sarasota County a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan, which will be used to help finance upgrades to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility (BRWRF). The approximately $105 million WIFIA loan will fund about half of the enhancements to the BRWRF including … [Read more...] about Sarasota County awarded EPA loan for water quality improvements
Bradenton Area EDC to feature noted economist Hank Fishkind at 2022 Economic Forecast Presented by Hancock Whitney on January 26
BRADENTON – Economist Henry “Hank” Fishkind, Ph.D., will provide insights on local, regional and national economic trends on Wednesday, January 26 at the 2022 Economic Forecast Breakfast presented by Hancock Whitney in partnership with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. (EDC). The event will be held 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben … [Read more...] about Bradenton Area EDC to feature noted economist Hank Fishkind at 2022 Economic Forecast Presented by Hancock Whitney on January 26
Registration now open for 2022 Gulf Coast Games for Life
SARASOTA COUNTY - Registration is now open for the 33rd Annual Gulf Coast Games for Life, which take place in January and February at locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. The 2022 Gulf Coast Games for Life events are open to amateur athletes 50 years and older as of Dec. 31, 2022. The games are a qualifying event for the Florida Senior Games State … [Read more...] about Registration now open for 2022 Gulf Coast Games for Life
PCED welcomes Corey McCaster, EDFP
Pinellas County Economic Development is delighted to announce the addition of Corey McCaster, EDFP to our team, effective December 27th. Corey joins PCED in the role of Division Director of the Office of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, in which he will be responsible for managing the department’s entrepreneurial and small business assistance and … [Read more...] about PCED welcomes Corey McCaster, EDFP