Bayshore Solutions Ties EDC of Sarasota County's Community Together

(TAMPA, FL; November 29, 2006) — Bayshore Solutions creates an online community center for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (www.edcsarasotacounty.com).

With the implementation of Bayshore Solutions' own content management system, SiteManager, and several meticulously designed modules, the EDC of Sarasota County has a unified platform for its community to disseminate and exchange valuable information. Features on the web site range from representation from each sector of the county to viewing videos from past meetings. Bayshore Solutions also input a multi-level logins feature for the EDC of Sarasota County to extend access of their web site to a greater variety of individuals.

"The Web is an important tool for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and our efforts to provide timely information and services to expanding and relocating businesses," said Emily Sperling, Community Relations Manager for EDC of Sarasota County. "With the help of Bayshore Solutions, we have enhanced our Internet presence and introduced new tools aimed at improving our stakeholders' access to business resources and the expertise of the EDC."

"One of the most effective ways a community can communicate their message is through an effective online presence," said Kevin Hourigan, President and CEO of Bayshore Solutions. "The Sarasota EDC's web site will allow their county's residents and those interested in the Sarasota community to see upcoming events and register for them, search and apply for jobs, read recent news, and much more."


About Bayshore Solutions

Bayshore Solutions (www.bayshoresolutions.com) is one of the southeastern United States' leading full-service Internet development firms, with locations in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta. Founded in 1996, Bayshore Solutions has delivered custom web applications to more than 1200 clients across 54 countries. Our work has been recognized by Forbes Magazine (Best of the Web), The American Advertising Federation Addy Awards, Priority Magazine (2006 Small Business of the Year Finalist), IT Florida (2006 Excellence in IT Leadership), The Web Marketing Association, The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences Webby Awards, Advertising Age Magazine (Top 100 Interactive Agencies), and B-to-B Magazine (2005 Top 20 Interactive Agencies and 2004 Top 10 Interactive Agencies). Additionally, Bayshore Solutions was awarded the Microsoft Global Partner Award for Customer Excellence.

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