Counselor Magazine has named Sarasota's Children's World Uniform Supply (parent company of Siesta Key Chamber member Business World Promo Supply) to its 2024 Best Places to Work list.Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: The company scored well in multiple areas according to employees, including knowing how their work contributes to larger company goals, peer cooperation and overall job satisfaction. “We involve everyone on our team in everything we do,” says co-owner Tim Holliday. “We keep them informed of
Just after the first of the year Pestmaster of Sarasota was awarded a 3-year contract to provide pest control for Raymond James Stadium and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. PestMaster will be providing insect, termite, and rodent control for the entire facility, including all concession stands, suites, press boxes, and locker rooms. And yes, PestMaster of Sarasota will be servicing the Buccaneers famous pirate ship.
CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, 1249 Stickney Point Rd on Siesta Key, will hold an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing school on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The course, designed for beginning and intermediate fly casters, will focus on basic fly casting principles, improving casting skills and correcting faults. Instructor Capt. Rick Grassett will also cover saltwater fly fishing techniques, leader construction and fly selection. Cost for the class, which will run from 8:30am to approximately 2pm, is $225 per person and
After conducting a national search, the Visit Sarasota County (VSC) Board of Directors has appointed Erin M. Duggan, CDME as the new President and CEO of VSC effective September 30 when the current President, Virginia J. Haley, CDME retires. Duggan has been with VSC since 2005, serving first as Public Relations Manager then Brand Director and finally as Vice President since 2016. Over the years, she has developed award-winning marketing and public relations campaigns. Duggan has been a long-time leader in
Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream located in Siesta Village at 5140 Ocean Boulevard in Siesta Key, is celebrating their Grand Opening on Saturday, July 8th from Noon to 10 p.m. Kilwins Siesta Key officially opened their doors on December 22, 2022. This new, local Kilwins store offers a variety of products including hand-crafted Chocolates, made-in-store, hand-paddled Mackinac Island Fudge, “The Perfect” Caramel Apples, Caramel Corn & Brittle, Chocolate-Dipped treats, and Kilwins Original Recipe Ice
The Palm Bay Club celebrates Tammy Calhoun's 25th Anniversary. Born and raised in Binghamton NY, Tammy had family on the west coast of Florida and decided to move to Florida in 1994. Once she arrived here, she would start a whole new life. After applying for a hospitality position at a local hotel for her first 3 years, from there she found the Palm Bay Club. Tammy started at the Palm Bay Club in 1998 and began a position at the front desk while also helping with housekeeping, inspections, and more!
Do you feel lucky? Want to help save a life?SunCoast Blood Centers has announced that June 1-30, 2023 with every successful blood donation, donors get a grab bag prize. Just grab a bag at any of SunCoast Blood Center's fixed sites or mobile drives and you could win anything from a t-shirt, umbrella, and various gift cards. There will even be card values as high as $250. Call 1-866-97-BLOOD or reserve your donation appointment online.
RE/MAX Platinum Realty has announced its expansion to Siesta Key with the opening of a new office at 6633 Midnight Pass Road. While RE/MAX Platinum Realty has always served the Siesta Key community, the opening of the new office is consistent with the company’s strategy of opening smaller offices in highly visible locations. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, 4-7pm. The public is welcome. RSVP to adminmanager@platinumrealtyflorida.com by June 13. “Real estate is local,”
'Good News Only' Newscast will host a kickoff fundraiser May 11, open to the public. Introducing No Blues News (NBN), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the good news that's happening all around us. Founded by Hallie Peilet Young, a former local news reporter who left the industry to tell stories at local nonprofit The Haven, No Blues News seeks to uplift and inspire through stories of hope, kindness, and progress. After spending four years in local television, Young realized that while there