Business briefs
Wagner Realty honored the company's top producers for 2015 at the IMG Country Club.
Wagner owners David and Joanne Eckel thanked the entire team for their excellent sales record.
"Reaching our 77th Anniversary is another milestone and a reminder that we are in a service business, and giving top-level service is what sets us apart from others in our industry," David Eckel said, according to a news release.
The Royal Team of Judy McCauley of the El Conquistador office and Gina and Peter Uliano in the West Manatee Office were the top residential team again this year. Also repeating as top residential agent was Lynda Melnick of the SR 64 Office. The top commercial agent was David Fletcher in the corporate office. The rookie of the year was Jennifer Delbo, who had a record-breaking first full year in the business.
Also, the Wagner Realty team in the Humane Society of Manatee County's Paws in Motion Walk-A-Thon was the top fundraiser for the event, raising more than $6,000.
Former Rep. Miller to share political insights
BRADENTON -- The presidential primary season is winding down and the election is a few months away. The Manatee Chamber wants to help address questions and concerns about the 2016 presidential election. Dan Miller, a former representative for Florida's 13th Congressional District, will share his political insight and provide an analysis at a special luncheon on April 4 at the Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth Street West.
After leaving Congress, Miller returned to academia and was a fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He also teaches at university campuses in the Congress to Campus program working to bridge the gap between academia and the real world of politics and public service.
The cost for the event is $28 for Manatee Chamber and MYP Members, and $38 for non-members. To reserve a seat, contact Lisa Reeder at 941-748-3411
Ringling students win advertising scholarships
SARASOTA -- The Suncoast chapter of the American Advertising Federation and Sarasota-based digital innovation company, atLarge, Inc., recently announced three winners of the 2016 atLarge AdFed Scholarship. Winning the scholarships were Cindy Almonte, Tyler Shea and Jose Daniel Gayosso Ramirez from Ringling College of Art and Design.
Students had to submit their portfolio to a panel of judges to be considered for the award. The three winner each have different areas of expertise. The overall winner of $1,000, Almonte, is a third-year student whose experience and interest lies in account planning and strategy. Two runners-up were awarded $500 each. Shea
is also a third-year student and a young copywriter who has a passion for storytelling. Gayosso, also a third-year student, focuses on art directing and graphic design.
Gas prices slip above $2 a gallon
Gas prices have slipped above the $2 mark over much of the country the first time in three months. They're being pushed by increased prices on crude oil, increased demand and the fact that refineries conduct regular maintenance every spring, which cuts back on production. The result is that the national average for a gallon of regular gas rose five cents in the past week to $2.03, according to AAA. The average went up 3 cents to $2.06 in Florida and 5 cents to $1.98 in Georgia.
-- Herald staff and wire reports
This story was originally published March 28, 2016 at 8:15 PM with the headline "Business briefs ."