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By Mark Gordon
February 1, 2023

Bradenton powerbrokers launch new commercial real estate brokerage

Well-known leader Ben Bakker will run the unit, NDC Commercial Real Estate.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
February 1, 2023

Noted entrepreneur replaces former Roy’s in Sarasota with French cuisine

"I’m looking forward to the challenge of seeing how good our brand is," says Buddy Foy.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
February 1, 2023

Entrepreneurs target $2M+ home services market with new firm

Franchised-focused founders seek to fill what they believe is a big gap in the luxury home services market. White gloves optional.

Entrepreneurs

By Business Observer
January 31, 2023

Fort Myers-based construction company turns focus to pickleball

Stevens Construction is taking over construction management services for the next several clubs planned.

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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
January 30, 2023

Structural framework completed at new 300-unit Sarasota complex

The Gainesville developer expects to open leasing in the spring and to finish the entire project later this year.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Brian Hartz
January 27, 2023

See where Florida ranks among best states to start a business

WalletHub’s study involved 27 metrics across three main criteria: business environment, access to resources and business costs.

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By Business Observer
January 26, 2023

Nonprofit commences search for executive director

The board announced Jennifer Abbott would step into the interim position during this time.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 24, 2023

Home sales fell more than 20% in Florida last year

Tampa, Sarasota-Manatee and Naples-Fort Myers saw double-digit drops of housing sales in 2022 as inflation and rising interest rates cooled the market.

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By Business Observer
January 24, 2023

National law firm names first woman to lead

Jennifer Compton, a Sarasota attorney, was promoted to Shumaker Management Committee chair.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer
January 23, 2023

Helios announces big start to the year

The news of the company expanding into two new operational centers was followed shortly by an acquisition.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 22, 2023

This week saw supermarket's property sold, outlet mall turned office complex sell for $31M

A look at some of the week’s commercial real estate happenings across the region.

Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer
January 21, 2023

PR agency announces promotion, new hire

Kate De Michieli is now the director of public relations at One Eight Oh PR.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer
January 19, 2023

Ohio-based hospitality group with local ties names new president

The retiring president was instrumental in expanding Dutchman Hospitality Group to Sarasota.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 19, 2023

Housing prices go up as mortgage rates go down

Two reports show that dynamics are improving for homeowners looking to sell.

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By Business Observer
January 18, 2023

Area airport reports record year with 3.87M passengers

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is on track to hit 7 million passengers around 2025 when the expansion project is slated to be complete.

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Manatee-Sarasota

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Bradenton powerbrokers launch new commercial real estate brokerage

Noted entrepreneur replaces former Roy’s in Sarasota with French cuisine

Entrepreneurs target $2M+ home services market with new firm

Fort Myers-based construction company turns focus to pickleball

Structural framework completed at new 300-unit Sarasota complex

See where Florida ranks among best states to start a business

Nonprofit commences search for executive director

Home sales fell more than 20% in Florida last year

National law firm names first woman to lead

Helios announces big start to the year

This week saw supermarket's property sold, outlet mall turned office complex sell for $31M

PR agency announces promotion, new hire

Ohio-based hospitality group with local ties names new president

Housing prices go up as mortgage rates go down

Area airport reports record year with 3.87M passengers

Tampa International Airport adds direct flights to California, Puerto Rico

Bradenton powerbrokers launch new commercial real estate brokerage

Noted entrepreneur replaces former Roy’s in Sarasota with French cuisine

Entrepreneurs target $2M+ home services market with new firm

Fort Myers-based construction company turns focus to pickleball

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