Christine Graham, Comcast account executive, Sarasota: “It's definitely gone up. There are a lot more businesses opening and they are spending more money.”
John Ryan, Chamber of Commerce, Venice: “We're seeing an increase in building permits. The Planning Commission has started to meet again.”
Karen Sheppard, Ciao Bella Salon, Venice: “I am very excited. Things are getting a lot better. As usual heading into summer, however, it's slowing down.”
Simone Coseo, sales director, Venetian Golf & River Club: “We just went private for the first time and the members loved it. They use the membership more because we installed incentives and loyalty rewards.”
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Leslie Harris-Senac, filmmaker Visions Unlimited, Sarasota: “Yes, the phone was ringing a lot and we're handling more work. Thank goodness. We're up 30 percent.”
