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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2017
Connecting past with the future

In March 2016 Manitowoc Foodservice spun itself off from its original company, Wisconsin-based construction equipment giant Manitowoc. That created a $1.57 billion company with a new headquarters in Pasco County.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2017
The art of the order

Sarasota developer and real estate broker Dennis Bradford, in his role as an advisory board member for the Florida SBDC Network, personally witnessed one of President Donald Trump's first pro-small business actions.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2017
Gang green

Florida has a nice shade of green when it comes to certified LEED certified construction projects, according to a new report.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2017
Ask him anything

Norman Love has won the hearts of chocolate and candy lovers all over in the last 15 years through Norman Love Confections, his Fort Myers-based Willy Wonka-esque company. The business makes at least 7 million chocolates a year, in addition to gelato and cakes. It includes a retail, wholesale and online operation.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2017
Politician on a mission

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran brought some sizzle back to the annual task of previewing what the Legislature will — and won't — do in during its session.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2017
Prominent national doctor extends hospital board role

Florida State Rep. Donna Clarke was named vice chairwoman at Lee Health.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2017
Copier firm makes two acquisitions, expands payroll

Rite Technology also recently completed a major rebranding effort.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2017
Phoenix firm buys Amazon center for $87M

Tratt Properties buys 1.02 million center occupied by the e-commerce purveyor for its first Florida property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2017
Large global builder sets sights on Sarasota

Gates Construction also has offices in North Carolina and Panama.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2017
New branding exec for $25M home services biz

Peter Cuderman has consulted with Bruno Air Conditioning since 2013.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2017
Nonprofit doubles its size with acquisition

The nonprofit ocular tissue group is buying International Sight Restoration

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2017
Tech firm plans 150 hires, adds research unit

This is the second time ReliaQuest has expanded its Tampa operations since 2015.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2017
Sarasota-Manatee home prices post monthly surge

The 7.4% gain in prices last month matched statewide jump.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2017
Economic development group names new officers

The business group has elected leaders for this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2017
Lender targets growth in Puerto Rico

It's the second office for Sarasota-based Lendacy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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