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Sarasota named one of 10 Best Places to Live in U.S.
Sarasota has been named one of the top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2021-22, according to U.S. News & World Report. The Sarasota area is No. […]
MyUS.com Announces 50+ Immediate Warehouse Job Openings- Exciting Application Incentives
The Sarasota-Based Company Will Offer Gas Cards, Kona Ice, Amazon Gift Cards, and $2,000 Sign-On Bonuses at Hiring Event MyUS.com, a Sarasota-based international shipping giant, recently shared its plans for […]
Media Advisory: EDC Focuses on Transition
SARASOTA, FL (June 17, 2021) The Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County voted today to retain Lisa Krouse as the interim CEO when current interim […]
Enzymedica Wins 7 “Best Of” Honors
Enzymedica, a market leader in natural solutions for digestive health and wellness, continued its winning streak this year by announcing four of its best-selling products were named favorites by consumers […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Open
Sarasota County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now accepting applications for those unable to pay rent or utilities due to financial hardship caused by COVID-19. Click here for a list […]
City of North Port Named #8 Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business
North Port, Florida – With Florida’s magical tax scores on its side and a decent income per capita at over $35,000, North Port isn’t doing too bad for itself at […]
Opportunities for All – Now Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program
The Opportunities For All (OFA) Summer Internship Program will assist in matching minority interns and businesses for a fully-funded eight (8) week internship experience. The Opportunities For All Summer […]
Sarasota County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Sarasota County is a recipient of U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funding. Eligible households may receive up to 12 months of assistance, plus an additional three months […]
Shifting Migration Patterns Open New Opportunities
Maybe it’s the Tom Brady Effect. Likely it’s the extremely attractive nature of our community, and Florida in general, for people with the ability to truly choose where to live […]
Update on the Targeted EIDL Advance
Effective immediately, applicants can send a request for reevaluation of a Targeted EIDL Advance application that was declined to the following email address: TargetedAdvanceReevaluation@sba.gov. Applicants should follow these instructions when […]
Paycheck Protection Program Extended to May 31
As President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law this week, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021, and then […]
Governor Signs Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/SB 72 – Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19. The bill provides crucial liability protection to individuals, businesses, educational institutions, religious organizations, and health care […]
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