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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 17, 2024
Bradenton cabinet company partner sentenced to prison in fraud case

The former president of a cabinet company collected money and never delivered products to dozens of her clients, police alleged.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 17, 2024
Softball bat maker plans to double workforce, add baseball bats

The owner of Pure Sports Technologies moves to Manatee County with his eye on the ball — baseball — as he expands his bat manufacturing business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 16, 2024
Second Sarasota County Costco grand opening announced

The members-only warehouse store is coming to Wellen Park in the North Port area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • May 16, 2024
Why 'having the difficult conversation' is an essential leadership tool

Avoiding conflict — both in family or corporate-run organizations — has both short- and long-term consequences.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2024
The Business Observer's Top Entrepreneur event — in pictures

Companies honored at the event, combined have more than 1,000 employees.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 15, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob closes after 67 years

The owner cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • May 14, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 14, 2024
Sarasota business owner sent to prison for real estate fraud

Jose “Jay” Manuel Santiago, who owned Santiago & Sons Construction in Sarasota and was an HOA president, is involved in two separate fraud cases.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 14, 2024
Grocery chain Detwiler's to build large distribution center in Manatee County

Detwiler’s Farm Market, a family-owned and -operated grocery chain, has broken ground on a warehouse and distribution center at Florida International Tradeport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 13, 2024
Tidewell Foundation property on Longboat Key to list for $3M

Empath Health, the parent company for the Tidewell Foundation and Tidewell Hospice, announced the listing on May 13 but says the company is committed to continuing partnerships with the Longboat Key community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 13, 2024
Luxury island hotel accepting reservations ahead of opening

Although St. Regis Longboat Key may not be open yet, people can make their reservations now.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 13, 2024
$38 million in financing for Bradenton rehab hospital

The hospital on 53rd Avenue West will be run by Nobis Rehabilitation Partners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • May 13, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A pair of Sarasota land deals for nearly $25 million pace the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 13, 2024
Sarasota mall redevelopment, including 848 apartments, inches forward

The city's planning board granted an approval that marks one step toward revitalizing the former Southgate Mall site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 13, 2024
Report: Sarasota industrial space vacancy rates reach 8-year high

The Sarasota and Fort Myers industrial space markets, long a rising star in commercial real estate, have begun to slide backward, according to a new report looking at 2024 first quarter data.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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