Best friends Hannah Greenwood and Deanna Benedetto opened Gifted SRQ together last September, after dreaming of doing so for years. The two met at Greenwood’s wedding, where Benedetto attended as a plus-one, and instantly became close friends. “Ever since then, we’ve been inseparable, even though we lived very far apart for a while,” says Greenwood. “When I had the opportunity to move to Sarasota and open a shop, I didn’t really want to do it alone, so I asked her if she wanted to open the store with me. This is the dream, opening a shop together.”

Gifted SRQ offers a curated selection of gifts and special cards for every occasion, stocking products from women- and minority-owned small brands and local businesses. “We wanted to find things that were unique,” says Greenwood. “It's nice to find products that, maybe a little extra time and love were put into it, or there might be a story behind the brand.” With a selection spanning S’well water bottles, a brand working to reduce plastic bottle use, Geometry Towels, which are made from recycled bottles, craft cocktail infusion kits, essential oil candles and more, Gifted SRQ aims to offer something for everyone.

Greenwood notes that they’ve already found a strong community around their store in Burns Square. The store ships nationwide and offers free delivery in Sarasota, a decision Greenwood says allows them to thank the local community for their support. “The community here has been so encouraging with their support, it's just been wonderful,” she says. “Other businesses and other retail shops are so supportive of one another down here—it's a great community culture.” Looking ahead, the friends hope to open a second location in Sarasota and continue building a must-visit shop for locals and visitors alike.

Gifted SRQ, 537 S. Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, giftedsrq.com

Pictured: Gifted SRQ has found a home in Downtown Sarasota. Photo provided by Hannah Greenwood.

Goodwill Industries-Manasota has recently bolstered its leadership team, with two promotions and one new hire into VP positions in the areas of real estate, safety and risk management, and technology. The three new hires, Kim Glogovsky, Kevin Ouellette and Russ Prentice, will support Goodwill's mission integrated social enterprise, which helps community members with barriers to employment to find and retain jobs. 

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S-OneHoldings Corporation, a global company headquartered in  Sarasota with a focus on the digital imaging industry, proudly announces it has earned the USA TodayTop Workplaces award for the third consecutive year. S-One ranked #14 for companies based in the US  with 150-499 employees as listed on the Top Workplaces website.  USA TODAY showcased the winners online. Scroll to page 16 of the winners' list to view S-One's rank. The award honors organizations that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more  than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. 

BayCare Health System released its 2025 Report to the Community, highlighting its growth and leadership in West Central Florida as an academic health system, top employer and community partner dedicated to improving health in the region.  Operating revenues grew to $6.97 billion in 2025, up from $6.27 billion in 2024. BayCare’s community benefit spend in the categories of charity care, subsidizing the underinsured and health-related social services grew as well to $500 million in 2025, up from $467 million in 2024.  For more information, visit BayCare.org.  

Mattamy Homes announces a Ribbon-Cutting Celebration to officially open their two newly decorated model homes and New Home Gallery in Palmetto, Florida. On Wednesday, April 15th, Mattamy, the largest family-owned homebuilder in North America, in partnership with the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce, will host the event beginning at 3:00pm, with the ribbon-cutting at 3:15pm. Guests will enjoy lite bites, tours of the professionally decorated model homes, and engage with Mattamy’s team alongside local business and community partners. Sanderling, located at 1619 Soaring Vida St. in Palmetto, Florida, is off U.S. Highway 41, just south of I-275 and offers convenient access to Bradenton, Tampa, Riverview, St. Pete and surrounding areas. 

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The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will host its 2026  Economic Forecast Breakfast, presented by Hancock Whitney Bank, on Thursday, June 4, from 7:30 to  9:00 a.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., in Palmetto.  The annual event will once again feature nationally recognized economist Sean Snaith, Ph.D., director of  the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting, who will provide insights into  regional, state and national economic trends. To register, visit https://events.humanitix.com/2026-economic-forecast-breakfast  

John Cannon Homes is proud to announce that The Warrina model, located within the Everly neighborhood at Wellen Park, has been awarded Best Overall in the 2026 Suncoast Builders Association Parade of Homes in the Custom Homes Category 3. In addition to the top honor, The Warrina received five prestigious category 3 awards: Best Curb Appeal, Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite, Best Floor Plan and Best Architectural Detailing.  

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Senior Friendship Centers will host free public open houses across Sarasota, Venice, and DeSoto during the 2026 Giving Challenge, from noon April 15 to noon April 16, inviting the community to experience firsthand how older adults stay active, connected, and engaged in one of Florida’s fastest-growing senior populations The approach is intentional: shift perception through experience. Studies show that direct interaction with older adults can significantly reduce negative perceptions and stereotypes. Yet ageism remains widespread, with 82% of older adults reporting they experience it in daily life, according to the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. Research cited by the World Health Organization also links ageism to a 7.5-year reduction in lifespan, underscoring its impact beyond perception. To plan your visit or make a donation, visit www.friendshipcenters.org/gc26. 

Tervis, the nationally loved drinkware company founded in 1946 and now owned by Tervis LLC, recently announced its acquisition of Symglass, a Nashville-based drinkware company. At Symglass, products are crafted with each piece offering crystal-clear glass with no fragility. The portfolio includes a stemless wine glass, beer pint glass, champagne glass and various other drinkware options for indoor and outdoor entertaining occasions that are unbreakable, crack-proof and chip-resistant. Following the acquisition, the Symglass product line will be integrated into the Tervis portfolio and repositioned as Symglass by Tervis, with its current website redirecting to a landing page at Tervis.com. 

Senior Commercial Advisor and Broker Associate Lee DeLieto Jr. and The DeLieto Team of MSC Commercial, powered by Michael Saunders & Company, represented both the landlord and tenant in the leasing of a prominent restaurant space in Sarasota’s historic Rosemary District. Located at 1525 Fourth St., Suite C, the property encompasses approximately 7,471 square feet, including a mezzanine. Originally known as The Citrus Exchange, the unique building dates to 1925. It has housed several restaurant concepts over the years, including Darwin’s, Servando, Mad Crow Brewery, Oasis and Nancy’s BBQ. With a complex, multilayered history, the site is now reimagined as a fresh, contemporary venue for Japanese cuisine called Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill. The expanded concept is the creation of Tsunami Restaurant Services LLC under managing member Samuel Ray, with partners Jeffrey Karasawa and Jason Klamson.