Sports–Entertainment

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By Mark Gordon
May 17, 2023

Revenue surges at Sarasota video platform Rumble — along with a big loss

The company’s high-cost model led to a quarterly loss of nearly $29 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
May 15, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s new CEO shakes up leadership team

Joe Handy has named a new COO, a chief zoological officer, three vice presidents, a director of media relations and a director of sales.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Andrew Warfield
May 8, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Mark Gordon
May 3, 2023

Radio industry veteran returns to region to run five AM stations

Carolyn Cassidy has worked in Vermont, Massachusetts, Colorado and Ohio, in addition to Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Amanda Postma
May 2, 2023

Top Marvel exec visits St. Pete, reveals secrets to blockbuster film success

Marvel Studios executive Mitchell Bell, like some of the characters in the movies his company makes, says in business, you shouldn't run from fear. Says Bell: "If something scares you, do it."

Strategies

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By Amanda Postma
April 25, 2023

Pickleball Club expands to seven locations with $4.55M in land purchases

The Venice location was purchased for $2.8 million. The $1.75 million location in Pinellas Park is expected to close later this year.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
April 25, 2023

Bradenton-based IMG Academy sold in $1.25B deal

The school and campus is one of the largest private employers in Manatee County.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
April 19, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays, local credit union partner for charities

Starting in May, every hit the team gets means $78 for nonprofits around the area.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
April 7, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays star launches apparel collection

Outfielder Randy Arozarena has partnered with Millions.co, a service that helps athletes build their brands and connect with fans.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
April 6, 2023

Pickleball club brings in general manager with 45 years of experience

The Pickleball Club's Lakewood Ranch location is expected to open this spring.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
March 10, 2023

St. Pete mayor expresses ‘full faith’ Rays will remain in city

Ken Welch, speaking at an Urban Land Institute event, says he’s "not concerned" with ongoing speculation that the team could wind up in Tampa or even an entirely different market.