IKEA Sets Opening Date For Sarasota Store: Here's What Shoppers Can Expect

The new 48,000-square-foot store that's opening soon at University Town Center is a smaller format than traditional IKEA locations.

Young Brothers Run T-Shirt Company | Former Police HQ Redevelopment | New Whole Foods: FL Business

Here are the latest business news headlines from Florida Patch news sites.

Sarasota Brothers, 10 and 8, Build T-Shirt Business Around Giving Back

The Bianchi Brothers will bring their custom-designed shirts to Friday night’s Children's Entrepreneur Market in Lakewood Ranch.

Emerson Lakes Reservists Connect at Social and Informational Events

Donna Podis, Kathy Terpin, Sue Barber, and Diane Baldwin became good friends after attending reservist events organized by Emerson Lakes.

Developer purchases 5.32 acres in Lakewood Ranch for a 100,000-square-foot warehouse development

Manatee Warehouses 2 purchased the land for $4.15 million and will break ground next year

Kennedy Space Center Job Cuts | CA Taco Chain Moves Into FL | Steel Manufacturer Closing: FL Business

Nordstrom Opens 3 Discount Stores | Ceramics Studio Reopens After Fire | PA Bagel Chain Opens Near USF | Jeweler Retires After 47 Years

Sarasota Jeweler To Retire, Close Store After 47 Years

After 47 years in business, a Sarasota jeweler is retiring and closing his downtown store.

Steel Manufacturing Facility Closing In Sarasota, 55 Jobs Affected

A Nebraska-based steel manufacturer is closing its Sarasota facility, laying off 55 workers, a FL WARN notice said.

Spirit Christmas Coming To FL | ‘Hidden Gem’ Restaurants | Women’s Retailer Closing: FL Business

Bagel Company Moving Into Bigger Location | Best ‘Date Night’ Spots | Restaurant Reopens 2 Years After Hurricane Damage | French Cafe Openin

Emerson Lakes Expands Leadership Team­ Ahead of 2027 Opening

Emerson Lakes has added three experienced leaders to its team

Starbucks Closing 9 Shops | Robot Food Delivery Considered | Hawkers Expansion: FL Business

Coffee Chain Partners With Sprouts | Airport To Welcome Dunkin’ | Chicken Salad Chain Moves Into Sarasota County | Hospital Expansion

Largest second-generation cold storage facility in Florida hits the market in Sarasota

The 767,234-square-foot former United Natural Foods distribution center, which has 205,706 square feet of cold storage, is available for lea

FL’s Richest Billionaires | $58M HQ Expansion | 2 Restaurants Make Elite List: FL Business

Award-Winning Restaurant Suddenly Closes | NJ Burrito Chain Expands | 163 Illegal Slot Machines Seized At 2 Businesses | Eateries Closing

Beloved Sarasota Cheese Shop Closing Despite Efforts To Save It

After raising funds to stay open last year, a beloved downtown Sarasota cheese shop has announced its closure.

Future Residents of Emerson Lakes Customize Their New Living Spaces

Custom Interiors Coordinator Maguire LaFave was on hand at a recent sales event to help future Emerson Lakes residents learn more

Sarasota native brings modern needlepoint back home with The Red Thread Atelier

New Southside Village storefront will be a creative gathering place for stitchers and the Sarasota community

Best Pizzerias | Dutch Bros Coffee Expands | Just Salad Opens: FL Business

BrickTop’s Plans New FL Restaurant | Ferry Service Adds New Beach Stop | Restaurant Openings, Closures

Friends Drawn to The Vibrant Lifestyle Emerson Lakes Offers

Alvin Stout, Jeff Ryder, and Tom and Chris Sloane met on vacation three years ago. They look forward to growing their friendship at Emerson

Village On The Isle honors long-term employees, including CEO

The community honored 30 employees who have reached a milestone anniversary, including CEO Doug Feller who celebrated 10 years

Investor buys former Florida Cancer Specialists building in Sarasota for $8.43 million

Single-user medical office building to be repositioned as multi-tenant medical office space

Sarasota Area Named One Of Fastest-Growing Job Markets In U.S.

The Sarasota and Bradenton area was named one of the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S. in a new LinkedIn ranking.

Emerson Lakes Names Kailey Viray as Sales Director

Erickson Senior Living community coming to Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has named Kailey Viray as sales director

Emerson Lakes Promotes Adam Zubowsky to Associate Executive Director

Erickson Senior Living community coming to Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has promoted Adam Zubowsky to associate executive director

Meet Matt Neville, Emerson Lakes' Executive Director

Matt Neville is very well-suited for his new role, having served as executive director at Highland Springs

Village On The Isle unveils plans for Arbor Vita campus in Venice

The satellite campus will include 130 independent living apartments and 50 standalone cottages with resort-style amenities

Detwiler’s Plans To Build Its Largest Grocery Store Yet: See Where

FL grocery chain Detwiler’s Farm Market, with locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, is planning its largest store yet.

AMI Candy Shop Opens Sarasota Location

A small-batch, handcrafted chocolate and confectionery shop in Anna Maria has opened a new location in Sarasota.

Emerson Lakes Residents Will Have Easy Access to Lakewood Ranch

Barb Zdziarski, a longtime Lakewood Ranch, Fla., resident, can’t wait to call Emerson Lakes home.

$437.5M Sale Of 3 Luxury Hotel Properties Includes Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

A Dallas-based REIT is selling three luxury hotel properties for $437.5M, including The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, reports said.

Michelin-Recognized Pizzeria Coming To University Town Center

The Miami-born pizza concept with locations in FL, GA and TX will open at The Market at University Town Center.

Ian Black Real Estate donates $15,000 to Forty Carrots Family Center

Contribution will support the organization’s commitment to providing accessible programming to families in Sarasota

Village On The Isle Golf Classic Raises $117,000 to support Foundation

Proceeds from the event will benefit residents of the Life Plan community in Venice

12 New Shops, Restaurants Planned For Sarasota's UTC

University Town Center announced 12 upcoming additions, from home retailers to quick-service restaurants and fitness.

Village On The Isle Raises $10,000 for American Cancer Society

Village On The Isle (VOTI), a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Venice, recently hosted its annual Relay for Life event

Mindy Webb Design to open studio and showroom in Sarasota

Local interior designer, featured on the show “Living in Florida,” will open a studio and showroom in the historic Burns Court District

Reservists Find That Smaller Floor Plans Fit Their Needs Perfectly

Joyce Tevald is looking forward to moving into her one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home at Emerson Lakes.

Specialty Grocer Confirms New Sarasota Store Opening Soon

A specialty grocer known for unique and everyday items sold under its own label is opening a second Sarasota location.

Sarasota-Manatee Originals Launches Reimagined Culinary Tour Series

The food-and-wine trolley series will make stops in Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island and Nokomis-Venice.

Civix Property Management partners with American Momentum Bank

Sarasota-based association management company will leverage CINC Systems integration as it continues to grow

Canadian entrepreneur to bring Italian-inspired bakehouse to Sarasota

Amalfi Bakehouse will open this summer