Business buzz: Johnson to help write Florida pool code

Dan Johnson, owner of Sarasota-based swimming pool designer and builder Swim Inc., has been selected by the Florida Swimming Pool Association, in cooperation with the Building Officials Association of Florida, to write code commentary for the swimming pool safety section of the new Florida Uniform Building Code, which goes into effect in December. Code commentary is designed to help building officials interpret new sections of the code. Johnson was a member of the national writing committee, which produced the safety language adopted by the Florida Building Commission into the current code.

Allegra earns interior design certification

Connie Allegra, owner of Sarasota Interior Design, recently received her NCIDQ certification in interior design. She also has become a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

LEDS is managed

services provider

Local computer consulting company LEDS of Sarasota Inc. recently announced its establishment as a managed services provider.

Puerto Rican expo

set for Saturday

The Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Sarasota/Manatee Counties Inc. will present the inaugural Puerto Rican International Expo on Saturday at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 8081 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, call 966-2820 or go to www.puertoricanchambersm.com.

Cook joins Savannah Grand as director

Pauline Cook has joined Savannah Grand Assisted Living Residence in Sarasota as executive director.