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VENICE — Hospitals aren’t immune to the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
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VENICE — Two region foundations have worked together and are now awarding grants for their COVID-19 Response Initiative, it was announced Tuesday.
NORTH VENICE — You can still buy one of Tervis’ iconic tumblers but you’ll probably need to do it online.
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VENICE — In its first-ever online board of directors meeting, the Venice Aviation Society, Inc. voted Monday to reach out to Venice Regional Bayfront Health and Sarasota Memorial Hospital to offer assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
In the current COVID-19 crisis, as we sacrifice our jobs, our social lives and even, for some, our lives, we look to answers from those in authority, mainly the elected officials and doctors.
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VENICE — Sarasota County Commissioner Nancy Detert talked about the coronavirus relief bill President Donald Trump signed last week on the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page Monday.
A new employment website was unveiled this week after businesses in Sarasota and Manatee counties joined forces to connect displaced workers with employers looking for new employees brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
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WEST VILLAGES — “May fortune favor the foolish. … Or the bold. I’ve heard it both ways.”
Do you get motivated when hearing a good, well delivered, meaningful speech? I mean one that’s a real “stem-winder.” If the speech is inspirational, it’s only because the person giving it was inspired.
These are difficult times, and difficult times demand bold measures. That’s why we at Sun Coast Media Group, SUN Newspapers and YourSun.com are offering more than $2.5 million in free ads and advertising match packages to small and medium-sized businesses through the end of September.
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VENICE — Colorado-based Lucky’s Market — which was set to build a new store in Venice — announced Friday that Aldi Inc. was the winning bidder for the lease on its Venice and Sarasota properties.
VENICE — Addie Beima received two surprises when her food from Darrell’s Restaurant was delivered Friday.
WEST VILLAGES — The timing of the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t have been worse for local restaurateurs who’d been aiming for a spring or summer launch.
VENICE — Business leaders in Venice say members are coping with the coronavirus pandemic in a variety of ways.
LAUREL - Laurel Civic Association, in partnership with the All Faith's Food Banks, has 150 free prepackaged food boxes available for distribution Wednesday.
It would be an understatement to say we have hit a rough spot in the road.
All of you know people who are authoritative, soft-spoken, out-spoken, arrogant, self-confident … and others as well.
ORLANDO — An Orlando tech firm announced it has formed a partnership bringing Conference Tracker and ViewStub together to offer a “full-service virtual event management platform.”
Adventure Canada is canceling its trips due to COVID-19.
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VENICE — Gov. Ron DeSantis took additional steps this week to reduce large gatherings, including the closure of all bars and nightclubs, and on-premises dining in Florida.
This summer, Venice developers Frank Cassata and Mike Miller will break ground at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Miami Avenue East for what will be the Prime Serious Steak partners’ third steakhouse.
SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County Tax Collector serves 1,400 customers a day. In order to protect customers and staff from the spread of COVID-19 and follow the CDC guidelines, some in-person services are being restricted.
VENICE — Though they have canceled their public events, the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and Venice MainStreet are still trying to help their members.
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NORTH VENICE — Tervis recently announced limited-edition tumblers made from recycled materials.
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SARASOTA - Sarasota County officials came out Wednesday afternoon and said they are going to waive water service shut-offs for at least a month for nonpayment of utility bills.
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VENICE - Coronavirus has affected another business.
SARASOTA COUNTY — Sarasota gas prices have fallen 9.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.13 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 308 stations.
VENICE — The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Leadership Venice Class of 2020.
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SARASOTA — A group founded by women in Sarasota and Manatee counties called Impact100 SRQ announced it raised $342,000 for its “high-impact, strategic grant-making.”
First, we have the “gym-rat,” someone who goes to the gymnasium and stays there all day, often a kid playing basketball.
TALLAHASSEE — Almost as soon as the Gondolier Sun had reported on how long-term care facilities were dealing with the coronavirus, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALFs) to prohibit visitations as much as possible, saying patients, staff and visitors ar…
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WEST VILLAGES — One of the largest real estate franchises is opening a new office to take care of the area of West Villages and North Port.
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SARASOTA — Florida Center for Early Childhood Chief Executive Officer Kathryn Shea announced her plans to retire from the organization.
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VENICE — As the region goes into its second week of coronavirus reaction, officials are urging people to take steps to protect themselves — and each-other.
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NORTH VENICE — The next newest community in the area is set to be Cielo, with a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 220 Corsano Drive in Nokomis.
OSPREY — It’s time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, appliances, electronics, junk, tree trimmings and other garbage as Sarasota County will hold a free community cleanup in the Osprey and Vamo areas from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21.
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You were just talking to a friend about this wonderful volunteer job you have with an organization that supports and develops youth.
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SARASOTA – Florida Center for Early Childhood Chief Executive Officer Kathryn Shea announced her plans to retire from the organization.
VENICE — Big Bam eBikes opened its door in Venice on Dec. 4, and co-owners Ray and Pamela Fiume say the future outlook for electric bicycles is bright.
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I enjoyed my fruitful visit to Tallahassee checking in with our elected officials: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Joe Gruters, and Rep. James Buchanan.
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VENICE — The developer received the changes it wanted to the site-and-development plan for Fisherman’s Wharf — but not without a little criticism.
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VENICE — Benderson Realty Development announced it has purchased the vacant Albertsons location on U.S. 41 in Venice for $4.25 million.
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Business speeches were always consistently predictable.
VENICE — Mike Pachota, a co-founder of Sharky’s on the Pier restaurant more than 30 years ago, is no stranger to City Hall, and not just because son Nick is a recently elected Council member.
The speaker for the next Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice dinner meeting will be Beth “Annie” Stockdale.
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VENICE — Gary Corns scratched one off his bucket list Thursday when he briefly co-piloted a fully restored 1929 Ford Tri-Motor aircraft, called the “Tin Goose,” above the skies of Venice.
VENICE — Kim Hackett has devised a successful business around a fitness program that changed her life.
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A woman named Jean (Anna Beth Baker) is in a cafe when she hears a cellphone ring at the next table.
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VENICE — Born in Berlin, Germany, in 1934, Wally Stanton and her parents soon felt the deprivation of the war years as they struggled to make ends meet.