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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 24, 2017
Fifth Element

Turning office space into apartments could be a big victory for a Coral Gables developer. It can't hurt that the proposed project is a dog lovers' paradise.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 23, 2018
Tower Power

A Southwest Florida retail hub is on the cusp of a major shift — including doubling its offering of food and beverage establishments. Will the moves pay off?

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Tina Tenret, 39

Vice President and Certified Financial Planner, ProVise Management Group

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • February 10, 2014
Facebook hits the ripe old age of 10

Facebook turned 10 on Feb. 4. Who knew the social media site would last this long? And it doesn't seem to be slowing down.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2014
Barre none

Roxanne Joffe sought an outlet, mentally and physically, after breast cancer. She found it in a ballet-themed workout class.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 18, 2016
Herald-Tribune seeks to move Sarasota offices - next door

The newspaper publisher has signed a letter of intent to move its headquarters from 1741 Main St. in downtown Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2016
MY VIEW: The Danger of Endangered Species Act

Florida's revisions of its Imperiled Species Plan are heading toward punishing landowners. Florida should adopt the Texas model.

  • Florida
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 1, 2016
Corporate report

Hertz Equipment names chairman; Cell tower venture seeks $500 million; Connecticut company relocates to Sarasota; Firm expands, plans 35 jobs; Top executive switches roles

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Katie Gower, 35

Director of Business Development, Ed Taylor Construction

  • Class of 2014
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 23, 2015
Crunch it

The use of data to aid decision-making isn't just for big businesses. A forward-thinking golf course also does it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 27, 2015
My View: The danger of the Endangered Species Act

Florida's revisions of its Imperiled Species Plan are heading toward punishing landowners. Florida should adopt the Texas model.

  • Opinion
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • August 7, 2015
Steel deal

P.J. Callaghan has built relationships, and projects, in the steel building industry since World War II. But even older companies need to reinvent.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Senior-housing market has new player

Private equity investor Quadrum Global purchased 33 acres in Fort Myers for a 264,070-square-foot new community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2015
Off the path

Mary Anne Servian was never a walker. But a major injury led to a life transformation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2024
$800M Longboat Key resort welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota advertising, marketing firm owner dies at 65

Joe Grano’s Next-Mark LLC celebrated 20 years in business earlier this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 1, 2024
Tampa Bay architects: High interest rates remain big obstacle

A survey of architects finds that even with interest rates high, some firms are in hiring mode.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 31, 2026
Tampa Bay architects predict slower real estate growth in 2026

A survey of Tampa Bay area architects predicts real estate development will continue in 2026 but at a slower pace due to high interest rates and tariffs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jeff Brandes |
  • October 29, 2025
Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

  • Opinion
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • May 1, 2026
St. Pete bank announces new CEO, $80M recapitalization

Veteran banker Alfred Rogers is now CEO and president of BayFirst National Bank.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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