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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2011
Sarasota distressed sales persist

So far this year, 52% of residential properties sold were distressed sales.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2011
CEC Motor moves to Manatee

The manufacturer plans to hire 36 employees over the next five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2011
Hudson leads Stearns Florida

Tramm Hudson named Florida president for Minnesota-based Stearns Bank.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2011
Calif. Nelson Brothers firm buys Summerville at Venice

Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based Nelson Brothers Professional Real Estate LLC purchased the 90-bed Summerville at Venice assisted-living facility $3.7 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2011
Tamiami museum owner buys Southland Inn, more

Tamiami Trail real estate owner Marietta Lee of Sarasota purchased the 29-unit Southland Inn and a neighboring six-unit building on 23rd Street for $950,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2011
DooleyMack Constructors starts Selby library renovation

A $1.2 million renovation of Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota has begun.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2011
Sarasota commission issues restoration contract

The Sarasota County Commission has awarded a contract to restore the southeastern portion of Palmer Point Park on the shore of Little Sarasota Bay to Tampa Contracting Services Inc. of Palmetto.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2011
Sarasota SCAT shelters removed after ad contract ends

Sixteen Sarasota County Area Transit bus shelters in the city of Sarasota are being replaced after the city terminated its contract with Lamar Advertising, the company that owns the shelters.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2011
Jackson Labs withdraws bid

The Maine-based lab withdrew its application for $100 million in state funds.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2011
New green building also floats

A Sarasota architectural firm designed a LEED Gold building that also floats.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2011
Sports Commission in Sarasota

The Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau adds a newly focused branch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
Spencer out at Tervis Tumbler

The drinkware company's former CFO helped steer the company's large growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2011
Community, FCBA close on deal

Community Bank's acquisition of First Community Bank of America is complete.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2011
Broker Seidel and wife purchase 41 retail center

Sarasota Realtor Barry Seidel and his wife, Leslye, purchased the 13,250-square-foot retail strip center on U.S. 41 for $770,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2011
Lake Mary company buys Best Western

Perfect Hospitality LLC, a company led by Dhimant Shah of Lake Mary, purchased the 51-room Best Western Plus Manatee Hotel for $2.9 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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