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By Amanda Postma
April 14, 2023

Hospitals look to campuses — even middle school — to combat nursing shortage

As the number of open nursing positions grows rapidly, health care systems grapple with potential solutions. Many are targeting students — even as young as middle schoolers.

Healthcare

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By Business Observer Staff
April 14, 2023

All-Star big leagues pitcher puts Anna Maria Island home up for sale

The Manatee County listing is priced at nearly $11 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
April 13, 2023

Home health care agency expands with office in Palm Beach County

McKenney Home Care was founded in 2013.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
April 13, 2023

Adidas founder’s family wealth firm opens HQ in Sarasota

An Adi Dassler International Family Office executive says they "are big fans of Sarasota."

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Amanda Postma
April 13, 2023

Sarasota brewing company expands distribution with partnership

A little more than a month after announcing a new brewing facility, Darwin Brewing is expanding into Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
April 13, 2023

Locally owned restaurant chain opens 14th location in region

Fresh Kitchen, part of Tampa-based Ciccio Restaurant Group, has expanded to Lakeland.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
April 13, 2023

Retailers shift mindset — and sometimes size — but continue to grow across Florida

Retailers have been expanding across the region to meet the demand that comes with the population spike.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Louis Llovio
April 12, 2023

Target to open 1480,000-square-foot Pasco store, timing unknown

The Minnesota retailer will open on 16 acres in Wesley Chapel shopping center.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
April 12, 2023

SRQ sets record for busiest month with over 500K passengers

The airport has seen more than 4 million passengers in the past 12 months.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
April 12, 2023

Homebuilder debuts new Polk County community

Centex, a PulteGroup brand, held a grand opening of Lake Alfred Pines last month.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Alex Walsh
April 12, 2023

Motivation comes easily for behavioral health care entrepreneur

Elizabeth Dosoretz knew exactly what she wanted to do with her business, and so launching and growing it seemed to be easy — or at least she didn’t notice how tough it was.