Brandstory Features

On July 1, 2020, a new Florida State Interior Design Registry took effect to govern regulated interior designers in the state of Florida. ASID and IIDA (International Interior Design Association) worked... Apr 29, 2021

In this month's BrandStory the ASID Florida West Coast Chapter shares inights from the ASID 2021 Economic Outlook and State of Interior Design Report. The report reviews the state of interior design including:... Apr 22, 2021

With the overall economic outlook being positive for 2021 and 2022, spending has sustained the interior design industry overall, according to ASID research published in their Outlook and State of Interior... Apr 15, 2021

Featured in the April BrandStory, ASID is a community of designers, industry representatives, educators, and students who believe that Design Impacts Lives. The American Society of Interior Designers... Apr 8, 2021

In honor of Children First’s 60th Anniversary, the agency is proud to announce a $1,060,000 matching campaign to increase the support of early childhood education, family strengthening, and comprehensive... Mar 31, 2021

The March BrandStory featuring Achieva Credit Union delves into their connection to the community but also provides some key financial advice to SRQ readers. With record low interest rates, now may be... Mar 29, 2021

In honor of Children First’s 60th Anniversary, the agency is proud to announce a $1,060,000 matching campaign to increase the support of early childhood education, family strengthening, and comprehensive... Mar 24, 2021

Jen and Chris Mannering have owned and run an inflatable party/play center for kids for seven years, so they’re used to ups and downs in their business. But nothing could have fully prepared them... Mar 22, 2021

For the March 2021 edition of SRQ Magazine, we interviewed two Lakewood Ranch Leaders: Scott Zelniker, Senior Vice President - Wealth Management of UBS Financial Services and Andy Guz, CEO of Lakewood... Mar 22, 2021

When looking at this aspirational photo of a bathroom remodel, what you probably see is color, texture, and pattern. What our designers at Design Works see is function, durability, and style. It’s... Mar 18, 2021

In the March 2021 BrandStory Achieva Credit Union shares tips for getting your finances in shape. It’s hard to know what challenges might be on the horizon in 2021 that could affect your finances,... Mar 15, 2021

A home has truly become a safe space and refuge during these unique times and we have noticed a trend towards minimalism and functionality when curating how to style a space. Luckily, lovers of all things... Mar 11, 2021

Being a part of our community is in our DNA, and while the pandemic may have prevented us from getting together, it couldn’t stop us from giving back. This year, more families than ever needed assistance... Mar 8, 2021

For the March 2021 edition of SRQ Magazine, we interviewed two Lakewood Ranch Leaders: Andy Guz of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Scott Zelniker of UBS Financial Services. Below is an excerpt published... Mar 8, 2021

Comprised of a diverse, forward-thinking team of designers, Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors has made an impact blending fresh perspectives into timeless design "An enduring and memorable design... Feb 25, 2021

LaunchPad4U is a comprehensive community resource center available for students, teachers, parents, and community partners. Designed as a learning lab where innovative pilot programs can be launched, it... Feb 24, 2021

Blending the timeless with the unexpected, Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors creates exceptional living and working spaces. “At its heart, interior design is a form of alchemy, a process... Feb 11, 2021

The Florida College Access Network estimates, “Each year Florida students leave $100 million dollars on the table!”  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can seem overwhelming,... Feb 10, 2021

Home has taken on a whole new level of meaning. With restaurant dining and vacation travel down, more money was put into home renovations than ever before. The home improvement industry experienced a 10%... Feb 9, 2021

For the February 2021 edition of SRQ Magazine, we interviewed 2020 Elite Top Attorney Honoree Matthew Kowtko of Kowtko Law Group, P.A. Below is an excerpt published in the In Conversation marketing feature... Feb 8, 2021

For the January 2021 edition of SRQ Magazine, we interviewed 2020 Top Doctors on current topics. Below is an excerpt from this published in the In Conversation marketing feature in which Daniel M. Cooper,... Feb 1, 2021

For the January 2021 edition of SRQ Magazine, we interviewed 2020 Top Doctors on current topics. Below is an excerpt from this published in the In Conversation marketing feature in which Fabian Ramos,... Jan 25, 2021

For the January 2021 edition of SRQ Magazine, we interviewed 2020 Top Doctors on current topics. Below is an excerpt from this published in the In Conversation marketing feature in which Dr. Ronald Torrance,... Jan 18, 2021

Firmo Construction finished an 8-week corporate office buildout for local Edward Jones financial advisor, Brent Campbell. The second Edward Jones location Firmo has finished locally, the team worked... Jan 4, 2021

A Trust Officer with Caldwell Trust Company serves as a client’s financial quarterback, reviewing the client’s family circumstances in great detail, then integrating legal, financial, tax,... Dec 28, 2020

As our founder wrote, “Standards for fiduciaries mandate a level of unwavering conduct, loyalty and personal integrity matched by few other disciplines in this changing and uncertain world.”... Dec 21, 2020

In its 50th year as a leader in positive youth development, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has celebrated this milestone by changing its name to better reflect its area of... Dec 16, 2020

Do you know anyone on earth who grew up more advantaged than me? Certainly, there were many who had more money and I wasn’t on anyone’s “A list” for parties or other social connections.... Dec 14, 2020

You may be aware that we are currently in a seller’s market. Many factors are contributing to this hot market: historically low interest rates, the effect of COVID-19 on urban-dwellers’ interest... Dec 8, 2020

From our stunning historic office in downtown Sarasota, our experts at Caldwell Trust Company (CTC) are dedicated to instilling peace of mind in our clients when it comes to money matters. Founded in 1993... Dec 7, 2020

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County announced a change to its name to better reflect its impact on the communities the nonprofit serves. With the addition of its sixth Club location in Arcadia, the... Dec 2, 2020

The real estate market continues to thrive in Sarasota and Manatee. While the pandemic has created uncertainty for many one thing is for sure regarding residential real estate—a rise in sales and... Nov 12, 2020

Ms. McLaren, Ear Research Foundation’s Help Us Hear (HUH) Program hearing aid recipient shares to us: “It’s difficult to talk to people when they’re wearing masks, because I can’t... Oct 7, 2020

Sailing is like life. Every story with a happy ending has some scary chapters, or you wouldn’t read the book. On the, “Key Breeze,” feel free to throw all cares to the wind, as your family... Sep 24, 2020

An exciting program is this September that will connect you to dozens of deals countywide. Welcome back, Sarasota Big Pass—Visit Sarasota County’s one-stop-shop of local deals and discounts... Sep 17, 2020

An exciting program is underway in August and September that will connect you to dozens of deals countywide. Welcome back, Sarasota Big Pass—Visit Sarasota County’s one-stop-shop of local deals... Aug 21, 2020

An exciting program is underway in August and September that will connect you to dozens of deals countywide. Welcome back, Sarasota Big Pass—Visit Sarasota County’s one-stop-shop of local deals... Aug 13, 2020

Unfortunately the financial services industry has historically revolved around a sales culture, and the client often suffers. Allegiant Private Advisors is different. The firm’s independent, fiduciary,... Aug 10, 2020

Am I taking the best approach in my business? Am I making the right investment decisions? What am I not thinking about that I should be thinking about? These are some of the common questions... Aug 3, 2020

Trust is paramount when it comes to money matters, and one word makes working with Allegiant Private Advisors a safer option for clients: fiduciary.  What does this term mean? Simply stated, being... Jul 27, 2020

The Allegiant Private Advisors team helps their clients prepare for the unexpected thanks to a personalized approach informed by real data and independent analysis conducted with their best interests in... Jul 20, 2020

Imagine financial advisors who feel like family—trusted confidantes who can be counted upon to handle the most personal aspects of life. The experts at Allegiant Private Advisors (Sarasota’s 24-year-old... Jun 22, 2020

Debbie LaPinska, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, has been with PGT Innovations for 28 years and says her “years of service” is a testament to the company. “Because you don’t... Apr 27, 2020

What many may not know is that PGT Innovations’ humble beginnings were in the form of a porch enclosure company known as Vinyl Tech, started in 1980 with just three employees out of Venice. “What’s... Apr 20, 2020

Though the company was a much smaller entity back in the 90s, PGT Innovations (known as PGT Industries, at the time) provided valuable support after a thread of bad storms—bringing hurricane... Apr 13, 2020

Thirty years ago, there was no such thing as an impact-resistant window or door. But following the devastation of Homestead, Florida from Hurricane Andrew in 1992, a relatively new window and door manufacturer... Apr 9, 2020

There are certain taboos and erroneous myths associated with credit unions. The SRQ March BrandStory about Achieva Credit Union busts these myths. From “It’s too hard to join a credit union”,... Mar 31, 2020

Achieva Credit Union has been in Sarasota for 10 years and has been proud to be a GOOD neighbor every step of the way. The SRQ March BrandStory highlights several of the many of Achieva Credit Union’s... Mar 19, 2020

It all started in 1937 when seven Pinellas County teachers were denied a loan from a bank. The teachers soon banded together to form a nancial institution of their own – a credit... Mar 12, 2020

Many promising students get sidetracked and step away from their education when hurdles appear, not knowing where to turn for help. Mentoring matters for these students. A study showed that at-risk young... Feb 27, 2020

Continuing to remain on the cutting edge of bio research and cellular therapy, donors who come through the doors of SunCoast BloodBank soon realize that the facility doesn’t just host mobile blood... Feb 26, 2020

Without a caring, generous community that donates a piece of themselves to strangers, SunCoast Blood Bank could not provide life-saving help to individuals like Hannah Marsh. Hannah’s story began... Feb 20, 2020

New donors who do not give blood frequently often do so at SunCoast Blood Bank in response to major incidents that are heavily publicized, such as the mass shootings in Las Vegas and Orlando, or devastating... Feb 12, 2020

As the oldest blood bank in the state of Florida, and one of the oldest nonprofit blood centers in the entire country, SunCoast Blood Bank continues to cultivate a close-knit community of donors to treat... Feb 5, 2020

What are the benefits of an ASID Membership and engagement? To separate the decorators or someone with a air for decorating from professional designers, ASID joins those who have a combination... Jan 16, 2020

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is the oldest and largest professional organization for interior designers. Through education, training, business support and advocacy it has garnered... Jan 9, 2020

Donate new suitcases, blankets, books, and toiletries for children in foster care at The Ringling. These items will be given to children during the Manatee County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association’s... Jan 4, 2020

Your zip code could be a more reliable predictor of your health than your genetic code. To better understand how the cultural aspects of our lives effect our physical health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation... Dec 25, 2019

Each of us identifies through our interests, experiences, and relationships. With a strong sense of belonging, we are inspired to create new things Recently, the Van Wezel Foundation has embarked upon... Dec 18, 2019

'Tis the Season of Sponsoring! The Foster Angels program ensures each child has a gift under their holiday tree by matching sponsors to the children’s wish lists. This year we will be serving just... Dec 4, 2019

Each of us cares for our community in a unique way. For donors working with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, it means being a resource during challenging times, with a mindset to listen to... Dec 4, 2019

“What inspires me as a General Manager everyday is the opportunity to create an experience—make people feel good and really be happy to be here,” says General Manager... Nov 28, 2019

With the holiday season quickly approaching there’s definitely something in the air - Something truly meaningful and heartwarming. It’s the sound of over 1,000 cats and kittens Cat Depot rescued... Nov 27, 2019

Year after year, the Hyatt Regency Sarasota staff gives their time to All Faith’s Food Bank, participates in the SE Guide Dog Walks and hosts the Turkey Trot to benefit ALSO each year—donating... Nov 21, 2019

The Hyatt Regency Sarasota’s company culture and relationship with their employees remain different than any other hotel chain. While there are a number of other hotel properties downtown available... Nov 14, 2019

Immediately following Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas Humane Society desperately needed to empty its shelter in order to make room for animals requiring refuge on the devastated islands.  In addition... Nov 13, 2019

Since 2017, the leadership at Selby Gardens has participated deeply with its surrounding neighbors, hosting more than 60 meetings and workshops, listening to the input from neighborhoods and developing... Sep 18, 2019