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  • February 1, 2021
Law firm names new managing shareholder

Doug Szabo began his career with Henderson Franklin in 1987.

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  • February 1, 2021
Legislators guard against frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits

Top officials promise to fast-track legislation.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2021
Construction management firm names vice president

Rod Nobrega's portfolio totals more than $250 million worth of construction in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2021
Area attorney files class-action lawsuit against trading app Robinhood

The lawsuit, filed in the Middle District of Florida, seeks more than $5 million dollars in damages.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2021
South Florida mayor teaches region business relocation lessons

Miami mayor delivers on promises to help.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2021
Hospital, rehab giant plan $35 million facility in region

The joint venture between Tampa General Hospital and Kindred Healthcare LLC will operate the 59-bed, inpatient rehabilitation center to meet a growing demand in the Tampa Bay area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2021
Acquisitions of three diverse firms put spot spotlight on region

Trio of deals help show how region's economy has succeeded in industry diversification.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2021
Homegrown Sarasota area tech firm acquired for $437 million

Star2Star was founded in 2006.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2021
Beach motel sells for $23.5 million, buyer plans luxury condos

The Gulf Beach Resort Motel is at 930 Benjamin Franklin Dr. on Lido Key in Sarasota. It was built in 1950.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2021
Tiny home community, facing big demand, plans major expansion

Escape Tampa Bay Village is expanding from about 10 homes to about 40 homes.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2021
Private equity firm buys area robotics manufacturing firm

Sean Dotson founded RND Automation in 2005.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2021
Senior center buys land for $2.75M for new home

The Naples Senior Center opened in 2014.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2021
Area man admits to $1.9M PPP scam, ordered to return cars, jewelry

Keith Nicoletta faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2021
Coworking giant signs deal for first location in county

The brand’s first Sarasota location will join two existing locations in the greater Tampa metro area as well as two locations in Jacksonville and a location in Plantation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 28, 2021
Bow wow: region named top place for dogs to live

Dogs are living their best life in Tampa.

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