>> The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will hold a breakfast exploring the role of international commerce in Florida’s economic recovery at 7:45 a.m., Dec. 9 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch, 6231 Lake Osprey Dr., Lakewood Ranch, Fla. The event will feature a presentation by Z. Joe Kulenovic, senior director of strategic and market analysis at Enterprise Florida –the state’s public-private economic development partnership. The cost is $20 for EDC investors, $30 for non-investors. Registration is available online at www.edcsarasotacounty.com/calendar.asp or by calling 309-1200 ext. 103.