The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida, located at Manatee County Administration Building and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, assists existing and emerging businesses in Manatee and Sarasota counties, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training. Our professionally credentialed consultants have the real-world experience and expertise to help you make the right business decisions. Our consultant¹s expertise focuses on areas that are vital to owning and operating a successful business, including: