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The EDC held its Annual Meeting, Friday, September 21 at the Hyatt Sarasota. The EDC Legacy Awards were presented, Dale Brill, President of the Florida Chamber Foundation, gave an encouraging and thought provoking keynote speech, the EDC provided an Investor Briefing and presented a creative short video highlighting the work of the EDC with local businesses.

 

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GrowFL Economic Gardening Names 11 Companies to Sarasota Area Class

Eleven Sarasota County area businesses have qualified to participate in the 2013 GrowFL Economic Gardening class coordinated locally by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC).

Sarasota County Film Commissioner Elected to International Board

Jeanne Corcoran, director of the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office, a division of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC), has been elected to the board of directors of the Association of Film Commissioners International (A

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Welcome to Sarasota County, Florida

Long recognized for its charming cities with world-class arts and culture, Sarasota County today is on the national map as a great place to live and work. Sarasota County anchors the middle of Florida’s western coast, 60 miles south of Tampa Bay.

Blessed with inspiring natural beauty and an appealing climate, this coastal paradise is one of the Southeast’s most dynamic business centers. Sarasota County has many of the attributes necessary for success in the global economy: superior schools, significant research and education facilities, high educational attainment and a regional workforce of more than 350,000. 

A leader in innovative environmental management and sustainable living, Sarasota County’s focus on quality of life outshines many growth communities.

We invite you to explore this site for information on creating your own future in Sarasota County, a prosperous community - by design.



Sarasota County Shines
2011
Ringling College of Art and Design ranked 23rd Best Film School in the country by HollywoodReporter.com
Siesta Beach named "America's #1 Best Beach" by Dr. Beach
New College of Florida ranked #2 Best Value College in America by Princeton Review and USA Today
2010
Florida ranked #3 Best State for Business by Chief Executive Magazine
Sarasota Ranked #5 List of Small Cities American Style Magazine

 

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