Biz941 November 2011 : Page 3
NOVEMBER 2011 LORi Sax It’s Still the Lifestyle Gov. Rick Scott may talk about creating a better business environment with lower taxes and fewer regulations, but arts and culture (including liberal arts institutions that offer anthropology degrees) and a beautiful environment remain the region’s biggest assets in attracting CEOs. Two of the companies in this issue—Cumberland Advisors, a boutique investment firm, and Site Concepts International, a landscape design firm for international luxury resorts —both top performers in their industries, say our mix of culture and lifestyle lured them here. Their presence adds to our enviable reputation as a region of talent and wealth, and both will draw more like-minded people here. For example, Cumberland Advisors is bringing a conference of 30 VIP economists and their families from around the country to The Ritz-Carlton this winter. I have a hunch quite a few will be back—first for vacations, and then as seasonal or permanent residents. Sarasota Fine Wine & tastings 20 26 28 34 F E a T U R E S Why eCommerce works for bricks-and-mortar businesses. PhotograPhy by gene Pollux bricks or clicks? The GreenesT liTTle Main sTreeT in aMerica A look at uber-eco-friendly Pine Avenue on Anna Maria. David Kotok moved his firm to town. MarkeT Winner Why top financial guru DreaM lanDscapes Sarasota’s Peter Imrik and Eric Bowyer design luxurious settings for international resorts. 8 Talk Info and people you need to know, from an award-winning green homebuilder to our monthly business makeover. Cover photography by Barbara Banks 56 FasT Track Movers, shakers and headline makers. 64 ask The Thoughts from Mark Becker of Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Advertising section boss 59 The seen People and events in pictures. 41 LexisNexis Best Lawyers biz941.com Check out our website, featuring new and archived susanb@biz941.com articles, and sign up for our e-newsletter, Biz(941) Daily . NOVEMBER 2011 BIZ(941) 3
From the Editor
From the Editor: It's Still the Lifestyle
Publication List
Using a screen reader? Click Here