∎ Firehouse Magazine, the nation’s leading firefighting publication, and The Architect’s Newspaper, a renowned design publication, recently announced Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors as the recipient of two annual awards for Longboat Key Fire Station No. 92.

Firehouse Magazine awarded Sweet Sparkman, of Sarasota, its Career Stations 2 Bronze award, while The Architect’s Newspaper awarded the design firm the Editor’s Pick commendation in its 2022 Best of Design Awards for the Civic category.

Headed by Todd M. Sweet, Sweet Sparkman co-founder and partner, and Jenna Albers, project manager and lead architect, the team behind the Longboat Key Fire Station No. 92 incorporated the latest in fire station design while achieving a stylistically stunning structure.

Also involved in the project design were Elizabeth Lee, project designer, and Shirley Quinlan, interior designer. Together, the team at Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors collaborated closely with the Town of Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi to ensure the final product met the emergency operation standards of the vulnerable barrier island.

∎ PGT Innovations, of Venice, a leading manufacturer of windows, doors and garage doors, was recently named a winner in the 2022 Window + Door Awards by Window + Door Magazine.

The annual awards program highlights the best products in the residential fenestration industry. As the award recipient for Most Innovative Support/Marketing Program, PGT Innovations was recognized for its LeadMatch program, which debuted in 2020 and released an update with exciting new features the following year.

Through LeadMatch, PGTI provides five different ways for homeowners and industry professionals to connect with dealers, including directions, quotes, phone calls, messages and live chat, then compiles and organizes the customer data into one system for dealers to access and manage.

This proprietary sales tool and customer relationship management system was designed specifically for the fenestration industry and includes features defined by feedback from dealers.

To determine the winners of the 2022 Window + Door Awards, a panel of judges representing all segments of the residential fenestration industry reviewed nominations and selected winners based on a specific set of criteria for each category. Judges cast their ballots for the products, processes, programs and machines they deemed to have a substantial impact on the advancement of the industry.

PGTI will be featured in Window + Door Weekly, on WindowandDoor.com and across Window + Door’s various social media platforms.

∎ United Properties, one of the largest real estate investment and development companies in the Midwest, is rebranding its senior living communities in Naples and Sarasota and transferring operations of the communities from Watercrest to Ebenezer Management Services.

United Properties will retain ownership of each community.

“We are proud to have developed these two beautifully designed communities and pleased to bring Ebenezer’s management to these locations under the Amira Choice brand,” said Matt Van Slooten, United Properties president and chief investment officer.

Amira senior living developments are well-positioned to meet demographic demands, building on United Properties’ 18 years of experience with senior living developments in 31 locations.

∎ Anthony’s Home Watch & Concierge Services, of Venice, has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the third year.

The NHWA was formed in 2009 to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for home watch services in the United States and Canada.

Anthony LaPorta is the owner and operator. His mission is to provide a stress-free life for clients, knowing that their property is being taken care of professionally.

Originally from Pennsylvania, LaPorta brought his passion for real estate and property management to Florida. He is a licensed real estate agent.

Anthony’s Home Watch & Concierge Services serves Sarasota, Venice, Wellen Park, Englewood and North Port.

∎ Hartford Athletic and Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau have announced a new cross-promotional partnership planned for the coming year.

As part of the partnership, the Bradenton area will be the official spring training home of the professional soccer team. The team will train on the soccer fields of Premier Sports Campus, in Lakewood Ranch.

The BACVB’s logo will be placed on jersey sleeves for both home and away uniforms of the Athletic. The BACVB logo will also be placed on marketing and advertising promotions throughout the Athletic materials in the Hartford area, including on TV broadcasts of Athletic matches.

The partnership was announced during a World Cup Watch Party for the key group matchup of USA vs. Iran on Nov. 29.

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Awards for fire station design in a stunning structure