Tervis Tumblers, manufacturer of colorful insulated drinking cups, mugs and glasses is expanding its facilities in Venice, FL. The company is building what it calls an Innovation Center to house its marketing and new product development operations, adding 24,000 s/f to its factory. Construction should be complete in November, 2014. Tervis Headquarters 201 Triple Diamond … Keep reading... about Tervis Tumblers Expanding Venice, FL Facility
Local Interest
Pregnant Hammerhead Caught
VENICE, FL (WPTV) - A report from WPTV After catching a 12 foot hammerhead shark, a group of fishermen found that the fish was pregnant. The mother shark was injured according to the fishermen. "As soon as they roll it over, you can see this big hole," said Andrew Weedman, one of the fishermen. "It had a big radius bite, a big bite mark taken out of it," Noe Campos said. Then … Keep reading... about Pregnant Hammerhead Caught
Punta Gorda Airport Expansion
Passenger travel through the airport in Punta Gorda, FL has increased dramatically According to the Charlotte County Airport Authority. A jump of 20,000 travelers in only one month, February to March, 2014 has increased calls to renovate the terminal there. Punta Gorda airport is now the fourth fastest growing airport in the United States. A planned project would expand the … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda Airport Expansion
Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit
The Florida Department of Health program Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit will provide free and low-cost health services at 14 locations during the month of April in Sarasota County. For more information, call 941-861-5000 or visit www.sarasotahealth.org. The following is a schedule of dates and locations for the mobile unit: SARASOTA Thursdays, April 3, 10, … Keep reading... about Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit
Mazel Tov! Jewish Food Festival
Eat! Venice Florida was a diner’s delight on Sunday. This beautiful city on Florida’s southwest coast, in cooperation with The Jewish Congregation of Venice, hosted the annual Jewish Food Festival. Corned beef, piled high on delicious rye bread, is my favorite but there were soooo many great dishes. Stuffed cabbage, knishes and oh so many desserts! This was the 20th year the … Keep reading... about Mazel Tov! Jewish Food Festival