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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • October 25, 2022
Home furnishings retailer to open first Florida location in Sarasota

Homesense is expected to open Nov. 10 at University Town Center.

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  • October 24, 2022
Anna Maria Oyster Bar plans sixth location, its Sarasota County debut

The oyster-focused brand is expecting to open in early 2023.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 21, 2022
Sarasota man behind $80M Ponzi scheme gets decades in prison

57-year-old convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud and money laundering sentenced to federal prison for “insidious scheme.”

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  • Amanda Postma
  • October 21, 2022
Sign company grapples with being understaffed and overworked post Ian

The sign struggle after Ian is real. One entrepreneur navigates the chaos with a focus on keeping his team safe.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 20, 2022
Atlanta developer working on almost 190 build-to-rent units in Manatee County

RangeWater expects to begin construction on 3-bedroom units later this fall and to open the community in a year.

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  • October 20, 2022
Well-known Bradenton fruit farm may be looking to sell

Heading into its 84th season, Mixon Fruit Farms has been dealt a couple of tough years and now the owners are considering making some changes.

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  • October 18, 2022
PGT Innovations announces $185 million acquisition

Martin Door Holdings Inc. is expected to generate roughly $60 million in sales this year.

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  • October 13, 2022
SRQ continues hot passenger streak even through hurricane

Even with an estimated loss of 20,000 passengers, the airport still reported an increase over September 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 11, 2022
Developer buys Sarasota site for $9M, plans 180-unit apartment complex

The property near University Parkway is approved for and ready to be developed into a five-story apartment building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 11, 2022
New small business center opens in chamber

In addition to consultation services, market research and training, the center is also prepared to assist businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian.

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  • October 10, 2022
Home at last: 150 pets returned home after hurricane

The Lost Pet Services has been searching for lost pets throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 10, 2022
Parrish web design, SEO agency forms partnership with market leader

The program provides more accessible websites for clients.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 7, 2022
SMH Foundation receives $250,000 for employee relief fund

The fund was set up to help employees impacted by Hurricane Ian.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 6, 2022
County animal organization returns 13 pets to owners after hurricane

With a bigger volume of lost or missing pets that are coming in, the organization is looking to other shelters to take on already adoptable pets.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 6, 2022
$50 million in loans available in wake of Ian

The state of Florida is making bridge loans available to small businesses hurt by hurricane until they can secure longer term funding.

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