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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 29, 2018
Crafty area business recognized nationally

Bradenton's Makers Market and Workshops is a winner of the 2018 American Small Business Championship.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 29, 2018
Aquarium sees rising tide of support for major expansion project

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will net $15.9 million from bond program.

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 28, 2018
Contractor to work on hospital renovations

DeAngelis Diamond will renovate the ninth and 10th floors of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 28, 2018
Builder targets more Florida projects with new executives

Rockford Construction’s Southeast regional headquarters is in Estero.

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  • March 28, 2018
Tampa's projected tallest building, in development, gets new co-owner

Two Roads Development will aid in the rise of Tampa’s Riverwalk Place

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  • March 28, 2018
Mixed-use project signs 10 new tenants

Construction on Daniels Marketplace began in spring 2017, and the center’s first merchants are expected to open in summer 2018.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 27, 2018
Baseball team surpasses 100K fans for spring training

The Orioles had six sellout baseball games during spring training at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 27, 2018
Charter boat company expands, lured by $6.5M project

Pure Florida was founded in 2009.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 27, 2018
Car dealership revs up with new finance executive

Ken Hallworth brings 18 years of industry experience to his new role.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 26, 2018
Condo project aims to ease housing crunch

New construction is in extremely high demand in Bonita Springs, says sales leader with project.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 26, 2018
Pest control firm hires seasoned home security executive as CEO

Shawn Lucht will lead Tampa-based Environmental Pest Service.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 24, 2018
California pizza chain to make Sarasota debut

MidiCi operates other locations in Pinellas and Lee counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 24, 2018
Bank hires new senior vice president to grow commercial portfolio

Richard Hopper will oversee commercial bankers in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 23, 2018
Law firm expands real estate work with new partner

Real estate attorney Thad Kirkpatrick will handle commercial and residential real estate.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2018
Seeking new CEO, health care organization promotes from within

Tampa Family Health Centers will be led by Sherry Hoback.

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