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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 5, 2021
Kolter Group project notches nine-figure sales

Saltaire condos under construction in St. Petersburg generate more than $130 million in sales for Delray Beach developer

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2019
Elected official aims to turn off money-to-dead people faucet

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota wants to save the federal government some money.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2018
Up a tree: Eatery looks to California redwoods for inspiration

Thee Tree House, with swings instead of bar stools, is south Tampa, Florida's latest unique restaurant concept.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 31, 2019
Title fight: Ex-boxer aspires to create world's healthiest office

The Ring, a new 18,000-square foot co-working and business incubator space in downtown Clearwater, Florida, has some big aspirations: To start with, it aims to be the healthiest office in the world.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 17, 2017
'Push through'

There's little that could slow down Nick Vojnovic once he set out to grow a restaurant chain. Then he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Building Made Easy

You won't hear Anthony Mazzucca complain about the permitting process in Sarasota and Manatee counties. No way. Not after waiting 10 years for a permit in New Jersey.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • April 15, 2022
Health care firm pushes the boundaries on technology in the industry

A $25 million capital investment provided a massive boost for an upstart health care technology firm.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 18, 2022
Fast-tracked school meets wide range of needs

Built in less than a year, Babcock High School opened in time to serve students but also shelter the community from Hurricane Ian.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 26, 2022
Iconic hotel owner on $156M sale: Time to slow down

Prominent Southwest Florida hotelier Phil McCabe cites both his age, and the hot market, as reasons to sell now.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2025
New Mote aquarium opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2020
Event planner makes use of free time during pandemic to create new business

Ronnie Lee's online store DowntownPete.com sells pop culture and other miscellaneous items.

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  • February 4, 2011
'New' federal courthouse might not outlast neighbors

The next time someone argues that buildings aren't built as well as they used to be, the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse in downtown Tampa could be pointed to as an example.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2011
Borders bankruptcy isn't good for indies

You might think the widespread store closings resulting from Borders' recent bankruptcy would be good news for independent booksellers. But you'd be wrong.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 16, 2021
Chicago firm jumps into hot multifamily market with $112 million purchase of two apartment properties

29th Street Capital purchases 315-unit complex in Tampa and 188-unit complex in Clearwater

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2017
Tampa woos new headquarters, plus 150 jobs

BlueLine Associates is expected to invest $2 million in the region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2016
Waste not, want not

Executives and supervisors at Waste Pro often walk around facilities with wads of hundred-dollar bills in their pockets.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $5.9M — 15% off from initial listing price

The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home is among Lakewood Ranch's highest-priced sales.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Economic Development Council provides incentive moneyHarris announces grant for Sarasota-Bradenton AirportSarasota president receives technical assistance from NASAYPG Group receives Salvation Army awardClarke Advertising gives scholarships to RinglingLifestyle FamilyFitness buys clubsDowntown Partnership upgrades technologyGE subsidiary opens Manatee headquartersUSF offers master's degree for working professionalsChildren First receives$19,210 in grant money

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2020
Ad firm offers free creative services to restaurants affected by COVID-19 crisis

Tampa advertising firm Dunn & Co. has made some of its key services free of charge to restaurants suffering economic hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2011
Local firm finally finds a way to grow

When local entrepreneur Brian Weiner visits his daughter at college in North Carolina, he sometimes scouts for clients for his Manatee County data marketing firm in the downtime.

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