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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • December 8, 2017
Sarasota hotel boom continues unabated

Sarasota County has added more than 500 hotel rooms in the past 18 months, and another 720 rooms are under construction — more than replacing the keys lost to condominium development a decade ago.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2017
Construction firm finishes $25 million tower

Halfacre Construction Co. finished the 139-foot tower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2017
Behavioral health company names COO

Shawny Robey will head day-to-day operations for Centerstone.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2017
Airport scores big win with new nonstop route

Elite Airway will operate twice-weekly nonstop flights to Pittsburgh from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2017
Doctor agrees to pay $1.95M for fraud allegations

According to a statement, Dr. Arthur Portnow sought reimbursement for medically unnecessary ultrasounds tests.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • December 1, 2017
Chess moves, Sarasota style

The Asolo Repertory Theatre has purchased a pair of Manatee County office buildings adjacent to its existing production and rehearsal space for $2.12 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2017
Group behind 42-acre project hits $2.1M fundraising target

Nearly 60 donors invested in the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization initiative.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2017
Builders sell 92 homes in community

October is the fourth month in 2017 when more than 90 homes were sold in West Villages.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2017
Construction exec Ron Royal dies

Royal died Nov. 26 after an illness, surrounded by family. He was 85.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2017
Gardens sets revenue record with exhibit

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' orchid show led to a 27% increase in revenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2017
Architecture firm hires director

Hall Architects hired Frederick Koenig as director of operations and senior project manager.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2017
Hospital chooses team for $225M facility

Flad Architects and Gilbane Building Co. will design and build the 65-acre Venice hospital campus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 24, 2017
Williams Parker lists property

Sarasota law firm Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen has listed its 200 S. Orange Ave. property for sale, in an effort to gauge interest in the two-block downtown site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 24, 2017
'Perfect Concoction'

One homebuilder, with aspirations to stand out in a crowded market, sings a new tune. Will partnering with Jimmy Buffet's brand machine lead to fins of glory?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 24, 2017
Airport preparing to sell industrial tract

Officials at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are preparing to sell a 6.2-acre industrial tract within the airport property for $1.26 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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