Friday, November 23, 2012
Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association to host several holiday events in partnership with the Downtown Improvement District.
Tonight is the official kick-off to the holiday season for downtown Sarasota. A new business organization, Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association, will light the holiday tree at Marie Selby Five Points Park between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Friday. The merchants association is a new group that formed out of the parking meter controversy earlier this year and "works to facilitate and advance economic goals, build and create a rewarding shopping and dining experience," according to the group's Facebook page. The association spent the afternoon on Nov. 17 decorating the tree in preparation for tonight's event. Downtown merchants along with the Downtown Improvement District and Sarasota Holiday Celebrations will host several holiday events during …
From $25 gift cards to discounted bicycles, Sarasota businesses are offering local deals on everything from jewelry to home decor and antiques. Be sure to shop on Small Business Saturday!
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses their community thrives on. Sarasota Patch is trying to help you find what your looking for this holiday season at a locally owned business. From Christmas cards to gift cards and everything in between, you should be able to find something for the entire family right here in Sarasota! We asked our local shops, restaurants and service providers to share their Small Business Saturday deals on Sarasota Patch. Here's our list of local deals . . . so far! Remember, if you're a small business owner, add your deal in the comments section below! Vacuum Doctor, 2232 Gulf Gate Drive 20 percent off vacuums Gabriel …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The U.S. Small Business Administration is looking for nominations for the South Florida 2013 Small Business Person of the Year.
Sarasota is full of great small business owners, and you can help nominate one of them to become the South Florida 2013 Small Business Person of the Year. The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominations for this year's award, along with seven other award categories recognizing small business excellence and advocacy. "The South Florida Districts awards are part of the National Small Business Week (SBW) celebration," said South Florida District Director Francisco "Pancho" Marrero. "There are many outstanding entrepreneurs and small business advocates within our 24-county district. This annual awards program is our way of recognizing that excellence." The winner of the South Florida Business Person of the Year winner will go on …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Bradenton native, Joshua Dunsmore, creates all-natural beauty products in his family-owned local hair salon and nail spa, The Olive Branch Hair Studio. His products are available in spas throughout Sarasota and Bradenton.
Bradenton boasts a unique boutique salon that is part hair studio, part nail spa and part beauty product apothecary. Located a few blocks east of the Manatee Memorial Hospital at 506 Manatee Avenue East, Olive Branch Hair Studio is not only a hair and nail care oasis, but also the workshop where Joshua Dunsmore crafts skin products, colognes, perfumes and candles from recognizable, all-natural ingredients such as olive oil, fragrant essential oils and kosher salts. His products are available in spas and shopsnthroughout Sarasota and Bradenton. Brother and sister team, Joshua and Sage Dunmore, co-owners of downtown Bradenton’s Olive Branch Hair Studio, believe that beauty and luxury can be achieved without the assistance of the harsh …
Richard M. Swier
7:34 am on Friday, November 23, 2012
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