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Louis Llovio
September 10, 2025

Three local insurers fined as regulators increase enforcement effort

The state's Office of Insurance Regulation is investigating how state insurers handle claims. Florida insurance regulators, backed by new state laws, are investigating insurance companies on how the firms handle claims and clients.

Florida

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Anastasia Dawson
September 8, 2025

USF Credit Union launches cannabis banking program

Called Verde, the program launched this summer and is one of only a handful of cannabis banking programs in the state.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Elizabeth King
September 5, 2025

Sarasota luxury RV company offers 'land yachts' for rent

An opportunistic entrepreneur captures a niche market in shuttling luxury RV passengers across the country, with an uptick in one-way trips and demand for shorter ventures.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Mark Gordon
September 4, 2025

Employee-owned businesses on the rise in Florida

A pair of financial executives believe the power of Employee Stock Ownership Plans in Florida is about to get brighter.

Florida

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Elizabeth King
August 29, 2025

Hospitality group, with debut in downtown Sarasota, to focus on small restaurants

Ten Tables Hospitality's go-small strategy flips the bigger-is-better mantra in restaurants — without skimping on the guest experience.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Mark Gordon
August 28, 2025

Wisconsin bank moves into SWFL with $6M investment in branches

IncredibleBank says its aw shucks vibe, all the way from The Badger State, works well in the sunshine.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Louis Llovio
August 28, 2025

Immigration program provides $47M toward Bradenton apartments

EB-5 has been targeted by the Trump administration. But for now, the sometimes-complicated federal foreign investor program is helping to fund an apartment community being built on the site of DeSoto Square Mall.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Andrew Warfield
August 26, 2025

Zenith tower in Sarasota to be razed, replaced with 18-story mixed-use project

Plans include a 96-unit residential tower and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
August 22, 2025

Future of famous St. Pete bookstore, closed for 5 years, remains a mystery

Haslam's Book Store's million-dollar piece of property in St. Petersburg stays an elusive prize for both book lovers and developers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Anastasia Dawson
August 21, 2025

Despite closures, some community orchestras in region find ways to thrive

Musicians throughout Southwest Florida have had to take their final bow in recent months as their community orchestras ceased operations. But others are playing a different tune.

Florida

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Beth Luberecki
August 20, 2025

$15M Naples project to provide office space, apartments for actors

Wynn's Downtown is taking shape after a creative land swap and a yearslong public-private partnership.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Louis Llovio
August 18, 2025

Hoffmann adds to media holdings with purchase of Colorado newspaper

The Naples company adds another newspaper to its growing roster of print and digital publications.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Andrew Warfield
August 16, 2025

$57M downtown Sarasota theater project advances

Florida Studio Theatre secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Mark Gordon
August 15, 2025

'Reluctant Tampa celebrity' Blake Casper is all-in on the way to $100M

Turns out there's life — and a smorgasbord of opportunities — after selling a supersized portfolio of McDonald's restaurants. Blake Casper proves that through some shrewd and stylish choices.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
August 9, 2025

After years of setbacks, key piece of South Seas redevelopment can begin

The Lee County Commission's decision to approve a rezoning request for the Captiva resort's owners allow for hotels and residential development on the property to move ahead.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Three local insurers fined as regulators increase enforcement effort

USF Credit Union launches cannabis banking program

Sarasota luxury RV company offers 'land yachts' for rent

Employee-owned businesses on the rise in Florida

Hospitality group, with debut in downtown Sarasota, to focus on small restaurants

Wisconsin bank moves into SWFL with $6M investment in branches

Immigration program provides $47M toward Bradenton apartments

Zenith tower in Sarasota to be razed, replaced with 18-story mixed-use project

Future of famous St. Pete bookstore, closed for 5 years, remains a mystery

Despite closures, some community orchestras in region find ways to thrive

$15M Naples project to provide office space, apartments for actors

Hoffmann adds to media holdings with purchase of Colorado newspaper

$57M downtown Sarasota theater project advances

'Reluctant Tampa celebrity' Blake Casper is all-in on the way to $100M

After years of setbacks, key piece of South Seas redevelopment can begin

Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

$300K Bradenton EDC contract up for vote in Manatee

27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast

Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

Tickets on sale for Business Observer's flagship event: Top Entrepreneur Luncheon

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