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Social bar looks to expand with $1 million in revenue on the horizon

Providing an alternative to alcohol has proven to be the right formula for success for a busy couple in Bradenton.

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Medical center announces $120 million project

The expansion in Lakewood Ranch is expected to create 100 new jobs.

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Manatee Habitat breaks ground on 16-home community

The organization has pledged to close on 10 homes a year to address the affordable homeownership crisis.

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Long-term hurricane recovery fund collects nearly $5 million

The fund will help individuals in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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Architectural firms chosen to submit proposals for new Sarasota performing arts center

The project in Sarasota, part of The Bay park, received 43 applications.

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Interim president named at Sarasota nonprofit

The announcement was made nearly a month after the former president stepped down.

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Luxury apartments planned following $1.7M commercial property sale

The project is slated to bring 21 high-end units as well as retail space to Sarasota.

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  • December 13, 2022
New spring break flights added to lineup at SRQ

The three flights are seasonal confined to the months of March and April.

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  • December 12, 2022
City waives permit fees for storm damage

The fees will be waived in Sarasota through Jan. 1.

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  • December 12, 2022
Pickleball clubs coming to six additional sites as part of $180M expansion

The Pickleball Club and its real estate partner, Harry E. Robbins Associates Inc., now have 15 facilities in the works.

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Manatee County approves new leadership

The county named a new deputy county administrator and approved the promotion of the interim CFO.

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  • December 9, 2022
Restaurant company, behind 5-star fun motto, nearly doubles locations in less than a year

Fun-loving restaurant owner John Horne takes a "why not now" approach to growth.

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  • December 9, 2022
Chicken sandwich-making sisters go from porch to nearly $1 million business

With a counterintuitive approach — what business plan? — two sisters find fast success by sticking to one key nugget: give customers what they want, with good service.

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Bradenton nonprofit names new executive director

Karen Corbin has been with the organization for three years.

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Two Longboat Key properties sell for over $18 million

The sales were facilitated by representatives of Michael Saunders & Co.

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