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  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 25, 2024
Foot Locker quietly moves ahead with relocating HQ from NY to St. Pete

Several months after Foot Locker announced it was moving its global headquarters to St. Petersburg, the details remain a mystery.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 19, 2024
HL Asian Market opens on US 41 in Sarasota

A new market selling everything from teapots to live crabs is open for business on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 18, 2024
Tampa's WestShore Plaza likely facing a future without Macy's

Just months after losing Dick's Sporting Goods, employees at the mall's Macy's store prepare to close.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 17, 2024
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii grows presence in region

Franchises are opening in the Sarasota and Englewood areas in the coming months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 14, 2024
L.L. Bean, 10 new mall stores coming to Sarasota's UTC in 2025

New stores and other developments are taking shape at University Town Center, according to Benderson Development and mall management.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 10, 2024
$200M firm co-founder reflects on first 30 years: 'Don’t be afraid to screw up'

The leadership culture at S-One, one of Sarasota's largest homegrown companies, revolves around three A's: accountability, autonomy and achievement.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 9, 2024
Sarasota rug dealer temporarily moves locations due to hurricane damage

Rugs As Art, based on U.S. 41, has opened in a showroom more than double its size near UTC.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 6, 2024
Florida, with $1.6B, leads nation on livestream sales platform Whatnot

Sellers in Florida grab top spot nationally in live commerce sales, according to a new report from livestream shopping platform Whatnot.

  • Florida
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • December 6, 2024
$5M Tampa luxury reseller puts eyes on the future while keeping it classic

Quality over quantity is not just a mantra; it's a business model for Catherine Ansel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • December 5, 2024
High-end mattress maker chooses Naples for first out-of-state showroom

Dedication to a "quality over quantity" mindset, says the co-owner, motivates Michigan-based Harbor Springs Mattress Company in its new Naples endeavor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 2, 2024
Saks Fifth Avenue debuts concierge shopping at Sarasota Ritz-Carlton

The hotel in Sarasota will offer access to the Fifth Avenue Club, which provides a personal shopper and stylist.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 29, 2024
Shuttered roadside attraction launches auction. Want a 7-foot Santa?

The virtual auction is first of two events for the Shell Factory & Nature Park.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 26, 2024
Shore to close well-known St. Armands location, citing floods, storms

The business, which is leasing its restaurant and retail space to Tommy Bahama in 2025, announces potential expansion plans.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 26, 2024
Amazon to deliver latest technology in new 650,000SF Fort Myers center

The online retail giant plans to use its latest robotics technology at the fulfillment center it will build on State Road 82.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2024
Tommy Bahama to open new restaurant and retail store on St. Armands

"The idea of not having a restaurant in St. Armands, which is like a second home to us, was unthinkable," the CEO says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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