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Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
“The tougher challenges of the 21st century will require regional thinkers, conveners and problem solvers. For the past 45 years, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council has brought together local governments and gubernatorial appointees to coordinate planning for the Region’s future, while providing a venue for analyzing issues, resolving problems, and sharing solutions among the 43 jurisdictions in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas Counties.”
Enterprise Florida
Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership serving as Florida’s primary organization devoted to statewide economic development. EFI's mission is: To diversify Florida's economy and create better paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping create business in innovative, high-growth industries.
Southwest Florida Regional Planning
The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council was created by an interlocal agreement between Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota Counties in 1973. The RPC acts as a regional information clearinghouse, conducts research to develop and maintain area wide goals, objectives, and policies, and assists in implementing a number of local, state, and federal programs. The Council serves as an advocate for the Region with State and Federal agencies, including the Legislature and Congress
Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County
Sarasota County’s emergence as one of the South’s great communities accelerated at the turn of the 21st century. Out-pacing Florida and the nation in growth of employees, payroll and firms, Sarasota County strategically combines attributes for success in the global economy. A leader in innovative environmental management and sustainable living, Sarasota County’s focus on quality of life outshines many growth communities.
Suncoast Workforce Board
The Suncoast Workforce Board helps Manatee and Sarasota residents find jobs, training, and new career opportunities by working with community resources to improve education, workforce and economic initiatives that benefit us all.
Sarasota County Economic Report
View monthly economic indicator reports.
Labor Market Statistics
Get local area unemployment data from the State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation.
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Source: State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation