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As one of Florida’s largest independent employee benefits and Human Resources consulting firms, Alltrust has local offices in Sarasota, Lakeland, Tallahasee, Winter Park and Palm Harbor.  Unlike other organizations that primarily focus on your products, at Alltrust, our culture is passionately focused on the human aspect.  Our benevolent culture and corresponding service model is what truly differentiates our organization. Specializing in all components of business related to an organization’s human capital, Alltrust serves over 400 Florida based employer groups; from NYSE companies with a national presence, to two employee CPA firms.  To find out more, visit www.alltrustinsurance.com or contact Steve Hall, GBA @ 941-713-6187, shall@alltrustinsurance.com

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As an independent financial services practice, Capstan is free to focus on what really counts: enduring relationships and a commitment to creating value. Putting clients’ needs above all else, we provide exceptional service based on trust and knowledge, supported by one of the nation’s largest investment firms Wells Fargo Advisors.
Capstan specializes in providing your company with local retirement plan professionals to help navigate today’s complex regulatory environment. Our team presents a full array of services to the employer including objective evaluation of your company’s retirement plan needs while providing your employees with the necessary education to ensure they are properly preparing for a dignified retirement.

For more information, please visit www.capstanfinancial.com or call us at 941-256-9300.

 

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The Resort at Longboat Key Club, Sarasota’s only AAA Four-Diamond beachfront resort, is a destination of distinction for the discerning leisure traveler and selective corporate and social groups, offering a number of unique venues for private functions, productive Board meetings and formal VIP or black-tie affairs. Renowned for its exceptional location and personalized service, amenities include 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 45 holes of championship golf, the award-winning Tennis Gardens and six remarkable restaurants. Meeting time transitions seamlessly into relaxation time as guests have the option to explore our shore from kayaks and paddleboards, simply relax on our beautiful white sand beach or rejuvenate in our Island House Spa. Daily workouts become a welcome routine in our Fitness Center and Mind & Motion Studio. The Resort provides the perfect setting to inspire perceptive thought, meaningful dialogue and friendly conversation. Local business groups will enjoy the convenience of a world-class facility to host annual retreats or holiday gatherings.  For those groups that host individuals from outside the area, the Resort provides the perfect setting for an extended stay with family once the business meetings are over.  To find out more about our offerings, please contact us at (941) 383-8821 or visit us at www.longboatkeyclub.com.

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Now in its fourth decade of service, Michael Saunders & Company is built on an unwavering commitment to our values and exceptional service for our customers. Through our worldwide connections, innovative Web presence, intimate market knowledge, and dedicated professionals Michael Saunders & Company delivers a comprehensive array of services that generations of home buyers and sellers have come to expect from Southwest Florida’s most trusted name in real estate.

“Exceptional People, Properties & Service” says it all. Each closed transaction is a cumulative result of the market knowledge, innovation and diligence of our 550-plus outstanding sales agents and their dedicated management team – under two generations of involved, hands-on leadership.

For more information, please visit www.michaelsaunders.com or call us at 941-953-7900.

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With more than $304 billion in assets, PNC Financial Services, (NYSE: PNC) is one of the largest financial services companies in the country. In Florida, PNC Bank maintains more than 200 branches, 350 ATM's statewide and provides everything from personal banking services to wealth management, business banking and corporate & institutional services for organizations all over the world.

“PNC is committed to providing innovative ways to make banking easier and more convenient,” said Joseph Meterchick, regional president of PNC Florida West and Sarasota resident. “But most importantly, we want our clients to think of us as a true partner in the Gulf Coast region -- one that can help make it easier to achieve even the most challenging financial goals.”

Locally, PNC is also enriching communities through philanthropy, sponsorships, community development and its signature cause, Grow Up Great. Through executive leadership, strategic investments and employee volunteerism, PNC is helping to build strong communities and create financial opportunities for individuals, families and businesses. Last year more than $73 million was invested in communities across 19 states and the District of Columbia to encourage home ownership, economic development, partnerships with community-based organizations and support early childhood education.

For more information about PNC banking services in the Gulf Coast region, please call 941-363-5060 or visit the Web site at www.pnc.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @PNCNews.

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Al Purmort Insurance is backed by an ownership team with five generations of insurance industry experience, expertise and service to its clients and has served Southwest Florida’s diversified insurance needs since 1985. We offer world class protection for all of your personal, professional and business insurance requirements and have established ourselves as one of the largest and most respected independent insurance agencies in all of Florida. We take pride in always being there for our clients. We see every relationship as an opportunity to personally provide value, understanding, education and customized solutions… that exceed expectations. We welcome the opportunity to work with you. For additional information, please visit www.alpurmort.com

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If you don't see what's on the horizon, you won't know what course to steer.


In today's business environment, you can't spend all your time reacting to events. You've got to set goals for your company, for tomorrow and for three years down the road. But the future could hold many things undefined some expected, some surprises--with the potential to affect your ability to reach those goals. Which ones are likely? Which ones aren't? What should your business do to prepare for them?

 

Most companies say they can help you make sense of the tidal wave of business data that washes over your transom every day, and they can, to a point.But there's a difference between all of them and SouthTech: vision. Without vision, you can't see what's coming.  We have it. They don't.

 

SouthTech, your IT Navigators, has been southwest Florida's leading provider of professional IT services since 1994, and recently was honored with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award. We offer enterprise-level solutions to small and medium sized businesses throughout Florida, and we're ready to help yours too.


Our insight gives you the vital business intelligence you need, in a format you can digest quickly. Our philosophy is that an ideal IT infrastructure is one that you never have to think about, because it never gets in your way or demands your attention. Contact SouthTech to be your IT partner, so you can get back to the work you do best. For additional information go to www.southtech.com.

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