By the Numbers
Sarasota County by the Numbers
#1 Best Place to Live in Florida
– U.S. News & World Report
#5 South’s Prettiest Cities
– Southern Living Magazine
#2 Best Food Cities
– Condé Nast Traveler
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Sarasota County At a Glance
- #2 best state for business
- #4 workforce training in the U.S.
- 5th best tax climate for business in the U.S.
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Latest Business News
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Opens Branch in Sarasota
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Finalists for the 2022 Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards Announced
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Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (“IPG”) Enters into Arrangement Agreement to be Acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in a US $2.6 Billion Transaction
• IPG shareholders to receive CDN$40.50 per share in cash • Transaction provides immediate...