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Amanda Postma
June 14, 2023

Downtown Bradenton seeks to grow its arts scene

As more people flock to the area, the arts and culture scene in Bradenton is growing — with a new gallery and a $15 million expansion.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
June 9, 2023

AI: Opportunity or obsolescence for workers?

With AI technology fueling a revolution, companies and employees are looking at how — and if — humans can work alongside automation.

Technology

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Mark Gordon
June 9, 2023

Creative organizations and entrepreneurs get real with artificial intelligence

Entities across the region discover a variety of ways to incorporate advanced technology into the daily workflow, with an eye toward increased efficiency.

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Beth Luberecki
June 2, 2023

Naples storm window manufacturer embraces winds of change

A major innovation launched Advanced Hurricane Technology. That creative spirit rolls on as the family business grows under its second generation.

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Amanda Postma
May 30, 2023

The Louis Vuitton of real estate, Living Vogue seeks to glam up industry

In four frenzied years, luxury real estate brokerage Living Vogue has added a second location and is now up to 100 agents. "We had confidence in ourselves," the co-founder says.

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Mark Gordon
May 29, 2023

Tampa developer has new weapon in community amenity battle: A farm

Metro Development Group seeks to wow, and win over, homebuyers with a unique farm offering.

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Louis Llovio
May 25, 2023

Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

The Tampa aquarium has created a corporate membership program that aims to both raise money and create a cultural institution.

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Beth Luberecki
May 19, 2023

Strategy shift pays off for locally based homebuilder

No longer one of the little guys, Fort Myers-based Christopher Alan Homes — a $142M business — keeps expanding in Southwest Florida and statewide.

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Amanda Postma
May 16, 2023

Popular Sarasota flower shop rebrands, plots expansion to new markets

After more than 35 years, Beneva is getting a brand makeover, with a focus on the emotional side of the company's products and services. "We do so much more than just florals," says the CEO.

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Louis Llovio
May 10, 2023

Major Midwest hardware retailer buys land in Manatee

Wisconsin-based Menards has bought 30 acres of land east of Interstate 75.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Mark Gordon
May 9, 2023

Call center giant debuts $28M SWFL facility

Construction began in 2019.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Amanda Postma
May 2, 2023

Top Marvel exec visits St. Pete, reveals secrets to blockbuster film success

Marvel Studios executive Mitchell Bell, like some of the characters in the movies his company makes, says in business, you shouldn't run from fear. Says Bell: "If something scares you, do it."

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Brian Hartz
April 25, 2023

Family business executive navigates major career change

With a background in finance and education, Kelly Hendry never expected to take over her father’s dredging and ship-repair company. Yet she’s risen to the challenge with bold and fresh ideas.

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By Alex Walsh
April 20, 2023

Banks flush with cash as customers squirrel away money

As consumers seek safer havens for their money in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Florida banks have benefited from a sharp rise in deposits, but challenges loom.

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Louis Llovio
April 19, 2023

As more multimillion-dollar homes enter market, Realtors look to cash in

Despite the price tag, luxury agents say the skills needed to sell a mansion are not so different from those needed to sell an average house.

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Downtown Bradenton seeks to grow its arts scene

AI: Opportunity or obsolescence for workers?

Creative organizations and entrepreneurs get real with artificial intelligence

Naples storm window manufacturer embraces winds of change

The Louis Vuitton of real estate, Living Vogue seeks to glam up industry

Tampa developer has new weapon in community amenity battle: A farm

Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

Strategy shift pays off for locally based homebuilder

Popular Sarasota flower shop rebrands, plots expansion to new markets

Major Midwest hardware retailer buys land in Manatee

Call center giant debuts $28M SWFL facility

Top Marvel exec visits St. Pete, reveals secrets to blockbuster film success

Family business executive navigates major career change

Banks flush with cash as customers squirrel away money

As more multimillion-dollar homes enter market, Realtors look to cash in

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

Tampa International wins best large airport award for third straight year

Airline adds new nonstop out of SRQ

In $80M deal, Houston developer buys St. Petersburg apartments at a discount

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