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By Jim DeLa
June 24, 2024

Meet the crew at SRQ that helps keep planes up in the air

Sarasota-based Aviotec is the airport's 'eyes and hands' that maintains private aircraft and commercial jets.

By Jim DeLa
May 14, 2024

Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

By Jim DeLa
April 29, 2024

Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to disability benefits fraud

Prosecutors say he collected nearly $300,000 in disability payments while continuing to work.

By Jim DeLa
April 17, 2024

Landmark Sarasota bar and restaurant sold, new owners to maintain 4/20 theme

Munchies 420 Cafe plans grand reopening on 4/20.

By Jim DeLa
April 15, 2024

Developer plans pair of boutique condo projects in downtown Sarasota

V.J. Chukkapalli, who splits his time between Colorado and Longboat Key, also bought a Siesta Key hotel for $5.4 million.

By Jim DeLa
April 8, 2024

Port Charlotte roofing firm owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

A Sarasota woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to avoid paying federal income tax on more than $1 million in earnings from her Charlotte County roofing business.

By Jim DeLa
April 3, 2024

Sarasota-area marketing firms announce merger

Sarasota public relations agencies Grapevine Communications and Demand Exposure are merging under the Grapevine banner.

Meet the crew at SRQ that helps keep planes up in the air

Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to disability benefits fraud

Landmark Sarasota bar and restaurant sold, new owners to maintain 4/20 theme

Developer plans pair of boutique condo projects in downtown Sarasota

Port Charlotte roofing firm owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Sarasota-area marketing firms announce merger

USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor announces retirement

Movie theater at Sarasota Square Mall closes permanently

Clearwater contractor wraps $62.8M Pasco magnet school project

New freestanding ER opens in west Bradenton

Report: Tampa-St. Pete housing will be a top 5 US market in 2025

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