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The Business Observer, like the companies and executives we write about, regularly seeks ways to improve our products and services.

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Tasty plate of finances

The entrepreneurial couple behind Taste of Asia, a popular Lao-Thai-Vietnamese restaurant about five miles south of downtown Sarasota, recently bit into one of the toughest tasks independent restaurateurs could face: obtaining bank financing.

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Hertz invests in Uber of valet parking

Car rental giant Hertz says it is investing in Luxe, a startup that provides on-demand valet parking and car services.

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Sarasota: Foodie paradise chews up competitors

Sarasota is the only Gulf Coast city to make Conde Nast Traveler magazine's list.

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  • April 6, 2016
Waterfront restaurant gets new life as condos

The property sold for a combined $6.2 million.

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  • April 6, 2016
Former judge joins law firm as shareholder

Chris Altenbernd is a former judge of Florida's Second District Court of Appeal.

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Insurance group appoints first woman to board

Lisa Krouse has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and human resources.

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  • April 6, 2016
Food distributor boosts sales

Specialty foods distributor Innovative Food Holdings says sales grew 18% last year compared with the previous year.

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  • April 5, 2016
Former Sysco unit CEO joins Lipman board

Brian Sturgeon, the retired CEO of FreshPoint, a division of food-distribution giant Sysco, has joined the board of Lipman Family Farms.

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  • April 5, 2016
Granite manufacturer adds 50 jobs

The company recently announced Tampa as its headquarters.

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  • April 5, 2016
Restaurant firm marks its latest acquisition

Gecko's Hospitality Group will now expand to Venice.

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  • April 4, 2016
Hospital completes first phase of $60M project

The three-phase project will add 45,000 square feet to the hospital.

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  • April 4, 2016
Eye doctor awarded patent

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded two patents to Retina Health Center for a new eye-drop imaging device.

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  • April 4, 2016
Sarasota Realtor named to national 30 Under 30 list

Kelly Baldwin works for Michael Saunders & Co. in Sarasota.

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  • April 1, 2016
Yacht retailer opens new location

The dealer currently has 52 retail locations.

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