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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2019
Baseball team names assistant general manager

Most recently, Jackie Riggleman was assistant general manager of the West Virginia Black Bears.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2019
International boat club names marketing director

Nick Gosselin previously worked in marketing and brand development at World of Beer Franchising, The Boston Beer Co. and Vistaprint.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2019
Major brokerage transfers ownership of rental division

Gulf Coast Property Management, a Lakewood Ranch based firm with some 1,000 rental properties in its portfolio, has assumed ownership of the rental leasing and management division of Michael Saunders & Co.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2019
Airport scores new nonstop route

Elite Airways announced new nonstop jet service between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Mich., in northern Michigan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 15, 2019
Market Spotlight: Sarasota.Manatee Retail Market

The Sarasota and Manatee retail submarket has enjoyed steady activity over the past four years, with shrinking occupancies and rising rental rates. At the same time, development has largely been limited to certain sectors and projects.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Pharmacy, owners to pay $775K to resolve kickback scheme allegations

A Sarasota pharmacy was accused of engaging in an illegal kickback scheme to induce the referral of compounded drug prescriptions for Tricare and Medicare beneficiaries.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2019
Bank unveils new name, plans for expansion

First State Bank of Arcadia, now Crews Bank & Trust, plans to open a full-service office in Sarasota County soon.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2019
Health care foundation names director of development

Barbara Evans has nearly 20 years of fundraising experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2019
Insurance, investment firm announces new president

Austin Boyd joined Boyd Insurance & Investments in 2013 as a commercial account executive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2019
Research-based nonprofit names new director of development

Andria Piekarz served as director of philanthropy for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast since 2014.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 8, 2019
Experts says Tampa has tailwinds behind it

Despite all of the growth it has had over the past seven years, a joint ULI and PricewaterhouseCoopers' annual report states that Tampa is poised for future economic expansion.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2019
Off-market home sells for $9.85 million

The 4,874-square-foot Southern plantation-style estate is on 0.85 acres with views of downtown Sarasota and Bird Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2019
Distributor acquires area chemical company

Construction Chemical Corp. specializes in waterproofing, restoration and preservation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2019
Highly anticipated development announces first retail tenants

Waterside Place is expected to open in 2020.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2019
Conglomerate names new software executive

Roper Technologies also announced another executive will retire.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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