New research firm hits Sarasota

Stephanie Kempton, founder of Kempton Research and Planning, is launching a new market research business called Focus Sarasota.

Headquartered at 1990 Main St. in the city's downtown area, Focus Sarasota's office space provides room for 10-14 study participants, and offers live video streaming services to Focus Sarasota clients.

“Southwest Florida's business community has matured to a point when it needs its own local facility to interview consumers who live in our market area,” says Kempton in a release announcing the opening of her business.