


Business Damage Assessment Survey
Dear Sarasota County EDC Board Members, Investors, Community Partners, and Friends, We hope you and your families are safe during these challenging times. In response to Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the State Emergency...
Sarasota County Business Tax Renewal Due Sept 30th
Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates reminds all business owners that the 2022-2023 Sarasota County Business Tax is due by Friday, September 30th. The county business tax is required if you are engaging in a business, profession or occupation located...
Governor Announces Major Expansion of CDL Training and Apprenticeship Programs
Governor Ron DeSantis announced major expansion of Florida’s Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training as well as the creation of new opportunities for apprenticeships in Florida. Governor DeSantis awarded $8.2 million to five state colleges to expand the capacity of...
Sarasota’s Luxury Design House BSWANKY Named Finalist in Design Excellence Awards Competition
BSWANKY’s Casey Petite Kaleidoscope bag has been named a finalist in the International Industry Authority, Accessories Council’s, Design Excellence Awards Competition. Founder of BSWANKY, Gretchen Bauer, is the artist and designer behind the brand fearlessly...