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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2016
Hall of Fame golfer part of group that buys Sarasota toy company

An investment group featuring pro golfer Greg Norman purchased Laser Pegs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2016
Airport increases flights to Canada

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is adding a third weekly flight to and from Toronto.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 5, 2016
UTC owner sues Jackie Z

An affiliate of Taubman Centers Inc. has sued Jackie Z Style Co. and its owner for exiting the Mall at University Town Center last fall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 5, 2016
New beginning for Pineapple Square

Just months after agreeing to move ahead with the development of the stalled Pineapple Square in downtown Sarasota, the Kolter Group has designated a new name and start date for the mixed-use project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2016
Large manufacturer expands board

Sheree Bargabos and Jeff Jackson are new board members at PGT.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2016
Health system names new CEO

John McLain previously worked for hospitals in Georgia and Virginia.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2016
UTC mall owner sues former tenant

An affiliate of Taubman Centers Inc. is suing a store for breaching its lease.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2016
Sarasota roofing company lands Tampa airport gig

Sutter Roofing Co. will team with Skanska Construction and The Beck Group/Austin Commercial.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2016
Manufacturing firm locates in Manatee County

TRIAX Precision Manufacturing provides machining, engineering, welding and assembly services.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2016
Sarasota County designates building official

Kathleen Croteau has worked for Sarasota County since 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • January 29, 2016
A changed landscape

Starwood Land Ventures and Vanguard Land shift their business plans in response to market conditions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • January 29, 2016
Centauri move highlights space shortage

While Centauri Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc.'s plan to develop a new three-story headquarters in Lakewood Ranch later this year highlights the company's rapid growth, it also underscores the dearth of Class A office space throughout the Gulf Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2016
CEO buys nearly 2,000 acres

Mark Pentecost is CEO of Manatee County-based It Works Global.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2016
Bass Pro Shops hunts for Sarasota store progress

Plans for a Bass Pro Shops location in east Sarasota County have been in the works since 2014.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2016
Illinois firm expands in region, brings jobs

En-Vision America is based in Normal, Ill.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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