Newsletter 25
Dear friends,
As the chilly weather affects the north, we welcome our friends who return to the sub-tropics. Our increase in traffic volume proves that the snowbirds are arriving early this year. It’s fascinating to see the license plates from many other states as well as Canadian provinces.
We’re here all year long to meticulously manage your southern homes for you. Our client base consists of both seasonal and permanent residents. We take great pride in managing and assisting with your projects and day-to-day tasks. Visit our website for more information about our services and how we can help: Suncoast Home Concierge
Here’s some recent Suncoast area news:
SIESTA KEY BEACH IMPROVEMENTS: The nation’s #1 beach is having some work done. Siesta Key Beach’s new east concession building is being constructed 16 feet above the sand, to meet flood elevation requirements. The structure will include a viewing deck for watching sunsets, offering a fabulous view. In addition, the view looking up won’t be bad either, considering the building will bring an air of modern architecture to Siesta’s public beach. The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Park Improvement Project, which is being constructed in phases, will also bring a second concession node, expanded restrooms, two pavilions, and shade canopies – all constructed in the same architectural vein. Click here to read more: Siesta Keeps Getting Better
PURSUIT OF MEDICAL TOURISM: Visit Florida announced the start of a new $2.5 million grant program aimed at helping Florida businesses promote the state as a medical tourism destination. It is an estimated $60 billion industry that has been expanding aggressively in the US. Using warm weather and state-of-the-art health care operations as leverage, the Sunshine State’s tourism agency was able to secure money from the Legislature to promote Florida as a destination for a variety of procedures. The funding is broken down into two grant types: one for medical tourism destination promotion and one for medical meetings and training marketing. Follow the jump to read more from our Sarasota Herald Tribune: Medical Tourism
BOBBY JONES GOLF IMPROVEMENTS: The city of Sarasota has agreed to make improvements to a popular golf club. The city commission unanimously voted to create a committee to oversee changes at Bobby Jones Golf Course. The group will be tasked with maintenance and development of the golf course. There’s more here: Bobby Jones Gets Help
GOOGLE CHOOSES SARASOTA AS FLORIDA’S eCITY: Google Inc. has named Sarasota its 2014 eCity in Florida, a reflection of what the Internet giant calls the city’s strong online business community. “Sarasota serves as a prime example of how innovation and growth in e-commerce can successfully contribute to bolstering economic progress and competitiveness,” Google’s Emma Oglemwayne said in a statement’ “Google is proud to recognize Sarasota’s accomplishment and the role it plays in creating Florida jobs.” Click here for more: Google Chooses Sarasota
TWIN CITY TRIUMPH: Sarasota daredevil Nik Wallenda added two walks in Chicago to his heavy list of achievements. Handling every gust and wobble as if adhered to the wire itself, the seven-time Guinness World Record holder was never even pressed to take a knee, as he did amid high winds last year at the Grand Canyon. Here’s more: Wallenda Adds Windy City To His Conquests
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