Friday, January 31, 2020

5A - Identifying Local Opportunities

1. https://www.heraldtribune.com/business/20200122/sarasota-residents-mourn-last-few-days-of-luckyrsquos

A small grocery chain in Sarasota Florida is closing its doors. The grocery store is very similar to that of a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. The "who" in this opportunity would be people who shop at Lucky's grocery store.

2. https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20200122/us-41-roundabout-construction-causing-traffic-backups-in-sarasota

Construction on a main road in Sarasota is causing frustration among drivers. No one enjoys being stuck in traffic. The "who" in this opportunity would be Sarasota drivers who frequently drive on this road.

3. https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20200121/pine-view-graduation-requirements-advance

Pine View is a school in Sarasota that has high standards. To get accepted to the school you must be an excellent student and honestly very smart. The school is a charter school, so they do still get funding from the government. The county school board is trying to increase graduation standards for the school. The "who" in this opportunity is the students trying to graduate from Pine View.

4. https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20200120/county-libraries-re-opening-sunday-in-sarasota-and-venice

In Sarasota County, all public libraries have been closed on Sunday's. However, a few have just very recently started staying open on Sundays. Two libraries to be exact. The "who" in this opportunity are library goers who wish to go to the library on a Sunday. The hours are still limited but it is still a big step for local libraries in Sarasota.

5. https://www.heraldtribune.com/business/20200107/kentucky-fried-chicken-opening-in-parrish

People who live in Parrish which is in Manatee county, are finally getting a KFC in town. Currently, there were no KFC's in Parrish and KFC lovers would have to drive out of the way to get their fried chicken. The "who" in this opportunity are people who live in Parrish and that like to eat at KFC.











2 comments:

  1. Hey Garrett, I liked your post!

    From your first story, I think in the near future were going to see a rapid decline in the number of small brick and mortar competitors due to the giants in the industry and I believe going tot he grocery store will become a thing of the past. Especially with the rise of these online competitors such as amazon. Nice job at determining the who of these different opportunities.

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  2. My favorite chicken is Kentucky Fried Chicken and I am happy your city is getting a KFC. The people of Parrish and Manatee County will not have to drive so far to get their chicken anymore. I can see how there was a need and opportunity for this restaurant to open. I predict this fast food will be a success and have a good following!

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