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  • May 11, 2023
Local, national star chefs to gather in Sarasota for book signing

Event organized by area restaurant-focused recruiting firm.

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  • May 10, 2023
Lakeland-based credit union opens Bradenton branch

Three more branches in the region are expected to open by early 2024.

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  • May 10, 2023
Major Midwest hardware retailer buys land in Manatee

Wisconsin-based Menards has bought 30 acres of land east of Interstate 75.

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  • May 9, 2023
New Anna Maria Oyster Bar location seeks to hire 80 people

New location plans to open this summer.

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  • May 9, 2023
Business Observer celebrates six top entrepreneurs

Event featured a panel conversation and three videos.

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  • May 8, 2023
DeSantis bans TikTok and the sale of agricultural land to China

The Florida governor signed bills limiting the sale of property to the Chinese government and restricting access to apps like TikTok in schools and government buildings.

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  • May 8, 2023
Florida gains 58,000 New Yorkers, $11B in income

Florida leads the country in gaining residents, according to newly analyzed IRS data.

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  • May 8, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for April 25-May 1 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A downtown Naples hotel deal, for $13.63 million, highlights this week's transactions.

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  • May 8, 2023
Developer gets $26 million in financing for Tampa cold storage project

Two hotels changing hands and an apartment complex selling top the week's commercial real estate news.

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  • 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.

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  • May 7, 2023
Venice trust company founder dies at 89, leaves legacy of persistence

Roland Caldwell often challenged people to find greatness.

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  • Amanda Postma
  • May 5, 2023
Sarasota-Manatee market to get new Trader Joe’s

The grocery store will take up residence in The Shoppes at University Town Center.

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  • May 5, 2023
Area developer acquires pair of Trader Joe's in the Carolinas

Manatee County-based Benderson Development has acquired two Trader Joe's locations in North and South Carolina following a Sarasota shopping center acquisition.

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  • May 4, 2023
Prominent Venice manufacturer rebrands

The rebranding at PGT Innovations included a new logo and slogan.

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  • May 3, 2023
First Watch acquires six of its franchise-owned restaurants

The concept, which has 470 restaurants in 29 states, acquired the restaurants in Nebraska as part of its growth strategy.

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