Business Briefs

+ Discount Computers Inc. celebrates 25 years
Discount Computers Inc. celebrated its 25th anniversary Thursday, March 20, at 6524B S. Tamiami Trail.
The anniversary celebration featured special discounts, giveaways and refreshments.

Owners Doug and Amelia Manning opened the store in 1989 and continue to remain up to date on the latest trends and technology. Discount Computers Inc. carries computers, parts and accessories and offers services and repairs.

“It’s a big landmark,” said Amelia Manning. “We’re very happy to have such devoted customers who support us.” 

Discount Computers Inc. is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

+ White Aluminum buys Gingrich Glass & Aluminum
Leesburg-based company White Aluminum acquired Gingrich Glass & Aluminum, a family operated business that serviced Sarasota and surrounding areas for 33 years.

“We are very excited about our continued growth. With this most recent acquisition we are bridging service gaps in the southwest region of Florida,” said William “Bud” Dorman, CEO of White Aluminum.

White Aluminum has been in business since 1955 and heralds the prestigious “Big50” designation awarded by Remodeling magazine, placing White Aluminum among the 50 most distinguished remodeling business owners in the nation.

White Aluminum offers high-impact, energy-efficient replacement windows and doors and other products that meet the latest building codes in coastal regions, including Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and surrounding communities.

White Aluminum Sarasota is located at 237 Interstate Blvd. For a complete product line and list of showroom locations, visit whitealuminum.com.

+ Marianne LeBar joins the Million Dollar Guild
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing has recognized Marianne LeBar, of Michael Saunders and Co., for her recent performance in the million-dollar-and-above luxury home market within Sarasota.

“Real estate professionals who have earned admittance to The Institute’s Million Dollar Guild not only have specific upper-tier market knowledge, but they also understand the unique needs of affluent buyers and sellers and recognize the importance of being discreet,” said Laurie Moore-Moore, institute president.

“To have this recognition of my accomplishments in serving Sarasota is an honor,” said LeBar. “It has strengthened my commitment to the community and its residents.”

LeBar has been in the local real estate market since 1989 and specializes in downtown Sarasota, “West of Trail” properties, waterfront homes and condominiums.