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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Amanda Postma
  • December 5, 2022
Visionary tennis coach dead at 91

Nick Bollettieri was the kind of coach that gave athletes exactly the kind of support they needed to find success, leading him to coach 10 of the world's top tennis players.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2022
Iconic tennis coach, academy founder dead at 91

Nick Bollettieri founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy — now IMG Academy — in 1978.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2022
Growing private aviation club lands second NCAA partnership

The newest partnership includes a seating section named after AeroVanti.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2022
Prominent Italian restaurant site in Sarasota sold for $2.2 million

The two-parcel sale included a two-bedroom house.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2022
Takeout pasta concept opens third franchise in region

Passersby will notice a mural created by local artists and watch the signature DalMoros pasta machine at work.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • November 29, 2022
Entrepreneurial-focused center is running out of space after just one year

A wide mix of tenants is quickly filling up the 26 West Center at State College of Florida in Bradenton.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2022
Interim executive director named at Sarasota nonprofit

Rhonda Leiberick will be working alongside a Gulf Coast Community Foundation initiative to grow the nonprofit and expand its reach.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2022
Redevelopment of Bath & Racquet Club receives final approval

The revamped site will include 256 condos and 65,448 square feet of light commercial space alongside new pickleball and tennis courts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • November 23, 2022
New indoor pickleball club picks up members before it's even opened

After researching what was missing from the game, Brian McCarthy discovered players were looking for some control in the environment.

  • Development
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • November 22, 2022
Former Manatee commissioner returns to private sector

The Planner On Call firm started as a way for Misty Servia to keep up with her AICP certification.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2022
Supply chain cancels Bradenton Winter Wonderland

The festival has been postponed until next year, city officials say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 20, 2022
Florida home sales fall nearly 25% in October, nearly 30% nationally

National and state data released Friday shows that rising interest rates are wreaking havoc on home sales.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2022
SRQ prepares for holiday rush following release of October numbers

Passenger levels over the past year are nearly 40% above the 12 months leading into October 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2022
Bay Park adds CFO to the mix

The new role is a welcome addition for the nonprofit's ongoing project — a $150 million park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 17, 2022
Luxury Sarasota handbag manufacturer captures big wins

BSwanky turns five-years-old this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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