Business Resources

MISSION State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, guided by measurable standards of institutional excellence, provides engaging and accessible learning environments that result in student success and community prosperity. DESCRIPTION LearnEd, the next evolution in education at the State College of Florida. We offer an expanded array of programs with college and professional-level instruction and certifications. Learn without limits in a place Read more...

MISSION Providing advocacy to allow for the success of Members while fostering a positive community image of the Building Industry. VISION To serve our Membership by working to ensure a positive Building environment. DESCRIPTION The Suncoast Builders Association is the consolidated voice of the building, construction, development and associated industries for our region. Originally chartered in August of 1962, the Read more...

MISSION Suncoast Technical College provides quality technical education to meet workforce development and community needs. DESCRIPTION STC serves more than 5,000 adult and high school students. We offer day and evening classes in over 30 technical programs as well as Adult Basic Education and Adult and Community Enrichment. High school students can dual enroll in many of our programs. Suncoast Read more...

MISSION The Patterson Foundation strengthens the efforts of people, organizations, and communities in ways that foster wide participation around shared quality-of-life aspirations. DESCRIPTION The world moves at the speed of change, and change happens at the speed of trust. The Patterson Foundation believes that philanthropy strengthens the efforts of people, organizations, and communities. Strong communities work together to achieve shared aspirations Read more...

MISSION An Extension of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, the UF Innovation Station Sarasota County is driving regional economic development by connecting local industry with the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering resources – talent, research expertise and capabilities. DESCRIPTION The UF Innovation Station Sarasota County (UFIS-SC) is the first physical extension of the Herbert Wertheim College Read more...

MISSION We make Sarasota County a better place by promoting out community on the world stage. VISION Visit Sarasota County is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program, a program Destinations International. VSC meets the highest standards of professionalism, leadership, fiscal management and ethical principles. DESCRIPTION VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY (VSC) is the official tourism marketing entity and primary provider of visitor Read more...