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By Louis Llovio
March 20, 2023

Developer adds 2,000 acres to planned community, crosses county line

A grocer is closing, a warehouse is under construction, and affordable units are on the way in the week's top commercial real estate news.

Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer Staff
March 18, 2023

Sarasota printing company names new vice president

Sharon Beeman has been with the company since 2018.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
March 16, 2023

Work underway on Tesla in Sarasota

The showroom and service center is expected to open later this year at University Town Center.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
March 15, 2023

Bradenton training program addresses nursing shortage

Premier Nursing Academy's training, which is free for students, takes place over six weeks.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 14, 2023

Pro business group takes on trial lawyers in new ad campaign

The Associated Industries of Florida in a new campaign urges lawmakers to past tort reform and warns the public of "greedy" billboard lawyers.

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By Business Observer Staff
March 14, 2023

February brings nearly 400,000 passengers to SRQ

It was the busiest February recorded at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 13, 2023

Florida's new insurance commissioner loses interim tag

The Financial Service’s Commission has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' pick for Office of Insurance Regulation, Michael Yaworsky.

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By Business Observer Staff
March 13, 2023

Sarasota architecture firm names new partner

Karl Bernhard has been with Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors for over seven years.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
March 13, 2023

Outdoor retailer REI lands in Sarasota

The REI Co-op is expected to bring 50 new jobs to the area with its coming University Town Center location.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 13, 2023

5,500 acres primed for residential development hit market for $58M

An NBA legend building affordable housing units, a Swiss food and beverage giant getting a new office, and a penthouse selling for $5.2 million top the week's commercial real estate news.

Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer Staff
March 11, 2023

Popular Sarasota Greek restaurant expands to UTC area

Blu Kouzina announced plans to open a second location in the University Town Center.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
March 10, 2023

Tampa, Manatee port officials join state trade delegation in Brazil

Trade between Florida and Brazil generated more than $22 billion last year.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 9, 2023

Anna Maria Island beachfront house hits market for $25 million

A Holmes Beach home with more than 7,000 square feet, 80 feet of water frontage, a glass staircase and a 115-inch TV hits the market.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
March 9, 2023

New principal attorney named at local law firm

Matthew Staggs got his start at Blalock Walters P.A. as a summer law clerk just six years ago.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
March 9, 2023

Developer plans more than 500 housing units, retail in south Sarasota

The two residential projects broke ground March 1.

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Manatee-Sarasota

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Developer adds 2,000 acres to planned community, crosses county line

Sarasota printing company names new vice president

Work underway on Tesla in Sarasota

Bradenton training program addresses nursing shortage

Pro business group takes on trial lawyers in new ad campaign

February brings nearly 400,000 passengers to SRQ

Florida's new insurance commissioner loses interim tag

Sarasota architecture firm names new partner

Outdoor retailer REI lands in Sarasota

5,500 acres primed for residential development hit market for $58M

Popular Sarasota Greek restaurant expands to UTC area

Tampa, Manatee port officials join state trade delegation in Brazil

Anna Maria Island beachfront house hits market for $25 million

New principal attorney named at local law firm

Developer plans more than 500 housing units, retail in south Sarasota

Developer adds 2,000 acres to planned community, crosses county line

Sarasota printing company names new vice president

Bottled water company ignores activist investor’s board member recommendations

Indian tech company lays off 120 in Tampa

Work underway on Tesla in Sarasota

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