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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Elizabeth King, Laura Lyon, Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2024
Area electric utility companies track outages during Hurricane Milton

Follow the Business Observer for updates on power outages and restoration efforts following Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 8, 2024
As Milton makes its way, Longboat looks at $170M in Helene damages

The damage estimate is expected to grow as officials continue to assess damages from Hurricane Helene.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2024
Foundation offers Helene relief to food and beverage workers

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has partnered with Southern Smoke Foundation to help Helene-impacted local service workers bridge financial gaps during recorvery.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • October 7, 2024
Sarasota nonprofit names new president/CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast identified its new leader following a national search.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King, Laura Lyon, Louis Llovio
  • October 7, 2024
Flight cancellations, airport updates from Hurricane Milton at TPA, PIE, SRQ, RSW, PGD

Follow the Business Observer for updates on airport closures and flight cancellations due to Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 6, 2024
Tampa apartment owner gets $45.5 million loan

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a sporting goods store opens in Fort Myers, BayCare buys a former Barnes & Noble in Tampa, and a retailer is about to open a new store in Venice.

  • Florida
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  • October 5, 2024
Owners shutter Longboat Key hotel due to heavy Helene damage

The Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key was hit hard by flooding during Hurricane Helene, leaving the owners little choice but to close for good.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • October 5, 2024
Helene damage estimates in Sarasota, Manatee surpass $1 billion

Preliminary damage estimates from Sarasota and Manatee counties are coming in after Hurricane Helene.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Laura Lyon
  • October 4, 2024
Variety of businesses, nonprofits announce large Hurricane Helene donations

From Walmart and Lowe's to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, donations are coming in quickly.

  • Florida
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  • Elizabeth King
  • October 4, 2024
Sarasota chamber named Florida chamber of the year

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce was recognized for excelling “in all areas,” the president of the state association says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • October 3, 2024
South Florida healthy eating restaurant makes regional debut in Sarasota

Pura Vida Miami will open at University Town Center on Friday, Oct. 4.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 3, 2024
Nonprofit helps conserve 20,000-plus acres on Gulf Coast over 20 years

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast passed a land conservation milestone with the acquisition of a conservation easement in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • October 3, 2024
Newsweek: First Watch is most-loved workplace in US

The Manatee County-based company was ranked the No. 1 most-loved workplace on Newsweek's 2024 list.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Denise Federer
  • October 3, 2024
In business conflict, separate the person from the problem

Interpersonal disagreements in the workplace can escalate quickly, a situation compounded in a family business. One key to remember: Words matter.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • October 2, 2024
Post-Helene resource centers open for business owners, employees

One-Stop Business Resource Sites will open in Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Charlotte and Lee counties this week.

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