Aspiring engineers spent two weeks this summer exploring STEM activities at King Middle School and Haile Middle School in Manatee County. Check out the video! #EconDev #BradentonArea #STEM #Education #Workforce #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews hubs.ly/Q03BfxfW0

#EDCInvestor Sarasota Memorial ranks among the top 3% of “America’s Best Employers for Women 2025,” according to a recent report by Forbes and Statista. Also, SMH ranked #22 out of 700 companies spotlighted in Forbes’ 2025 list. #EconDev #BradentonArea #HealthCare hubs.ly/Q03BBpLY0

Allegiant is adding roundtrip service in November between SRQ Airport and Toledo, Ohio. SRQ is an #EDCInvestor and partner in the Bradenton Area’s growing aviation and aerospace industry. #EconDev #BradentonArea #Aviation #Aerospace #FlySRQ hubs.ly/Q03BBFVj0

#EDCInvestor Sarasota Paradise plans to launch a youth soccer program in 2026, starting at age 6 and providing a pathway all the way to the U20 team and the professional USL League One. #EconDev #BradentonArea #SportsPerformance #SportsTourism hubs.ly/Q03BBS760

#EDCInvestor Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for heart attack, hip fracture and knee replacement. #EconDev #BradentonArea #HealthCare hubs.ly/Q03BBWvL0

Local farmers, artisans, and chefs share their talents on Old Main Street in Bradenton during the Bradenton Public Market season, October through May. Click to learn more and apply. #EconDev #BradentonArea #LiveWorkPlay #BradentonCityFL hubs.ly/Q03BBYkM0

#EDCInvestor First Watch, headquartered in the Bradenton Area, has reached the 600-restaurant milestone and is aiming for 2,200 restaurants. #EconDev #BradentonArea #CorporateOperations #CorporateHQ hubs.ly/Q03CzNSN0

We are pleased to see that TravelPulse named the downtown Bradenton Riverwalk among the Best Riverwalks in the nation. Participate in a public survey to help shape the city’s future. hubs.ly/Q03CzSdh0 hubs.ly/Q03CzQ4N0 #EconDev #BradentonArea #BradentonCityFL

#EDCInvestor Ringling College has launched three new innovative undergraduate certificate programs designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills for today’s creative industries. #EconDev #BradentonArea #Education #Workforce hubs.ly/Q03CzWPx0

#EDCInvestor LECOM will host its annual Student Scholarship Gala on October 25. The gala raises funds to offset tuition for students in LECOM Bradenton’s programs. #EconDev #BradentonArea #Education #Workforce #HealthCare hubs.ly/Q03CH3d-0

Students at University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus will have access to USF’s new School of Hospitality & Sports Management, a merger of the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program. #EconDev #BradentonArea #Hospitality #Tourism #SportsPerformance hubs.ly/Q03CzWqx0

Join the Bradenton Marauders for Fan Appreciation Night at LECOM Park on Saturday, Sept. 6. Fans will have a chance to win prizes during the game and will be treated to a postgame drone show! #EconDev #BradentonArea #SportsPerformance hubs.ly/Q03CB43c0

#EDCInvestor New College of Florida is hosting its 46th Clambake, a popular fundraiser that transforms the bayside campus into a festive evening of coastal charm. Mark your calendar for November 6, 5-10 p.m. #EconDev #BradentonArea #Education #Workforce

The recruiting team from #EDCInvestor Sun Hydraulics was on site recently at MTC connecting with talent and sharing exciting career opportunities. Learn about openings here: hubs.ly/Q03F95gg0 #EconDev #BradentonArea #Workforce #Hiring #AdvancedManufacturing

#EDCInvestor Feld Entertainment has announced more than 20 stops for the famed Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and The Greatest Show on Earth. A global entertainment powerhouse, Feld is headquartered in the #BradentonArea. #EconDev #CorporateOperations hubs.ly/Q03F8b780

Wow! An impressive statistic from #EDCInvestor Halfacre Construction Company: Over more than 50 years, the company has produced over $80 million in road projects. #EconDev #BradentonArea #Transportation #Infrastructure #Roads hubs.ly/Q03F95fz0

Congratulations to Feld Entertainment (Monster Jam Truck) and Dukane Seacom/HEICO (Emergency Locator Transmitter) for making the round of eight. Please vote once a day and help our Bradenton Area innovators! #EconDev #BradentonArea #Manufacturing #Innovation hubs.ly/Q03Ft8qX0

Is your business looking for golden opportunities? Look no further than Bradenton, which is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after cities on Florida's West Coast. #EconDev #BradentonAreaEDC #GoldenOpportunity #BusinessDevelopment #BradentonCityFL hubs.ly/Q03F95XR0

What is an “aviation ecosystem”? In the Bradenton Area, it starts with available sites for businesses at SRQ Airport. Learn more in Sharon Hillstrom’s latest guest column in the Business Observer. #EconDev #BradentonArea #Aviation #Aerospace #FlySRQ hubs.ly/Q03G1YCG0

The annual Hob Nob Bar-B-Que networking event is coming to Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Potential sponsors and grill teams are invited to email [email protected] for details. To register to attend, hubs.ly/Q03F967J0 #EconDev #BradentonArea #Networking