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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2021
Restaurant company could hit $1 billon valuation with IPO

First Watch Restaurant Group could launch IPO by the end of September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2021
National law firm expands services in Sarasota following the addition of a new attorney

Shumaker will now offer public policy and government affairs services.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2021
Three parcels of land sold for $1.3 million

The land is expected to be developed into single family residential lots.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2021
Prominent four-story spa building sold for $3.35 million

Downtown Sarasota building was constructed in 2000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2021
Port Manatee to receive over $1M in grant funding for security enhancements

The funding is being allocated from the U.S. Department of Homeland with a portion being supplemented through a port match.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2021
Hotel group's first stand-alone residential project heads to Lido Key

The project is being led by a Naples-based luxury real estate developer .

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2021
Nonprofit CEO elected chair of statewide vision services group

Lisa Howard will serve as the chair of the Florida Agencies Serving the Blind.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2021
$357M foundation presents grant money to workforce development initiative

The $125,000 grant extends the Gulf Coast Community Foundation's partnership with CareerEdge.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2021
Local company receives premarket clearance on wound care product

The Omeza Collagen Matrix is the company's first medical prescription product.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2021
Local manufacturer to acquire California company for $126 million

PGT Innovations says the move will expand its presence on the West Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2021
Shade manufacturer announces new COO amid growth strategy

Ernesto De Oliveira will lead the company's expansion in the shade and electric vehicle charging station industries.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2021
Six employees on leave following code enforcement favoritism allegations

The employees were placed on administrative leave Sept. 2 in connection with an ongoing investigation led by Manatee County's inspector general

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2021
Product design company battles against airborne pathogens

Inspired by the pandemic, a team of physicians brought a local product design company an invention to battle against airborne pathogens. A year later, the product was brought to reality.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2021
Autism therapy company expands to Florida bringing 1,500 new jobs

Hopebridge will be opening 30 centers in the state starting in Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers and Brandon.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2021
Local breakfast dining concept files for IPO

The proposal will help First Watch repay outstanding credit borrowings.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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