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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2020
CVS Health opens more COVID-19 drive-thru test sites in area

The new testing sites in Sarasota are at 4301 Bee Ridge Road, 3709 North Tamiami Trail and 2811 Clark Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2019
Food for thought: Stats point to strength of restaurant industry

As more and more people relocate from high-tax northern states to the Southeast, the region’s dining habits seem to be shifting — good news for restaurateurs, especially those in Florida who sometimes struggle during the slow summer months.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2019
Master-planned community names new president

Rick Severance replaces former president Paul Erhardt.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2018
New tour company gives visitors, residents inside look at Sarasota

Discover Sarasota Tours offers city tours, circus tours and ghost tours.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2019
Florida regains its population growth mojo

Report: Florida will be on the cusp of 23 million people by 2025.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2018
Airport outpaces competitors — even with single allegiance

Then there’s Punta Gorda Airport. Tucked between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to its south and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to the north, PGD is on a tear. Relying exclusively on Allegiant Airlines, the airport surpassed

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 7, 2018
Panels on new pavilion meant to represent ripples of sand

The two-story Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion displays The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art's glass collection.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2018
Former Bob Evans restaurant transformed for new use

Specialized Veterinary Services remained open during the construction process.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2017
'Small enough to jail'

Abacus Federal Savings Bank founder Tom Sung talks about the movie detailing his struggle.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 16, 2018
Equus buys Reserve apartments in St. Pete

Fueled by sustained job and population growth in the Tampa Bay area that has outpaced much of the nation, investors are continuing to flock to multifamily rental investments regionwide, property records show.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2014
Formation Capital, NorthStar Realty joint venture buys senior-housing facilities

Alpharetta, Ga.-based Formation Capital LLC sold six Gulf Coast healthcare and rehabilitation facilities to a joint venture for $85.49 million. Formation Capital joined with New York City-based commercial real estate investment and asset management company NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. to take over ownership of the properties.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Insurance firm has a certain something

The acquisition feeler Lou Marinaccio received a year ago from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. wasn't his first in the land of mergers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2016
New banker in town

The new majority owner of Sarasota-based Bank of Commerce, if a $10 million deal for fresh capital is approved, brings a passion for fast cars and rock and roll to town.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2014
Pizza kitchen readies for seconds

The Golden State is in its name, but California Pizza Kitchen has an appetite for Florida.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 2, 2016
Going big

Raymond James Stadium is investing heavily for a shot to host another Super Bowl. The next 12 months will set the pace for the $100 million project.

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  • By Bonnie L. Polk |
  • June 5, 2024
Making Florida Your New "Home"

How to ensure Florida is deemed your domicile.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 30, 2025
Billionaire entrepreneur David Hoffmann pays $85 million for Naples home

The house that Hoffmann, whose company’s holdings span multiple industries and countries, bought is on Naples Bay in the city’s Port Royal neighborhood.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 5, 2025
Sarasota luxury condo project marks two milestones

The Owen was topped off recently, and a new sales gallery is opening to market the condos on Golden Gate Point.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 30, 2023
Celebrity-infused resort completes $35M post-Ian renovation of its spa

The Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa has reopened after what officials call a “top-to-bottom” $35 million renovation project — driven by suffering major damage from Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 1, 2023
Prominent Swiss biomedical firm chooses Pinellas for major US expansion

IMT Analytics Inc. expanded its operations into the U.S. with a new sales and service center in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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