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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2018
In Memoriam: Gil Waters

A forceful advocate for progress in the public and private realm, Gil Waters shared his vision with Sarasota in a variety of capacities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 19, 2018
Tax reform expected to boost CRE profits, investment

Tax Cut and Jobs Act will help investors and landlords alike.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 11, 2013
Business planning

A Midwest law firm followed its clients to Naples to provide estate planning. What it found was a new avenue for growth.

  • Law
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2016
In the air

The chase for startup capital can be a siege of rejections. Carey Jennette won't quit.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 8, 2016
Gaining altitude

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. has become a leader in airport construction projects on the Gulf Coast. It's not surprising considering the CEO is an ace pilot.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2016
Famous tennis resort serves for redemption

Homeowner association's unanimous vote could end loggerheads at once-famed tennis resort.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2014
Attorney dives into the muddy spill battle

Tampa attorney Tom Young believes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has sold out some smaller chambers in a dispute over the multibillion-dollar BP oil spill settlement.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 23, 2015
Growth by giving

Susie Bowie has gained notoriety for leading a 24-hour giving day.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 25, 2015
Major undertaking

A $1.5 billion credit union based on the Gulf Coast hopes to find success in an unlikely place: buying a bank.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anita Todd |
  • January 1, 2016
No retreat

A Polk County developer has long focused on downtown Winter Haven. That attention is about to get even bigger.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2015
Cold storage planned for Tampa port

An Orlando business is scheduled to start operating the first cold storage logistics facility in recent history for Port Tampa Bay next year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 9, 2015
The great escape

New attractions can be tough in a state filled with cruises, resorts and one big mouse. Brent Alexander thinks he's cornered a winner.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 12, 2023
Regions Bank appoints new market head for Naples

Regions Bank has named Cynthia Valenti Smith, who has more than 20 years of experience in mortgage lending, as market executive for the Naples area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 20, 2024
CEO ousted as investigation prompts leadership shakeup at Jabil

St. Pete tech giant Jabil announced several changes in its executive ranks after an investigation led to the removal of Kenneth Wilson.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 9, 2024
U-Haul prepares to offer disaster relief across Florida

The company has 162 locations participating.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 29, 2023
DeSantis approves $711 million for affordable housing programs

Bipartisan legislation to increase housing availability and down payment assistance also handcuffs localities’ ability to pass rent controls.

  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 12, 2026
Italian bakery, cafe coming to Sarasota this summer

Amalfi Bakehouse has leased a 1,170-square-foot retail space on Siesta Drive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 26, 2026
Manatee water filter company expands global reach

Epic Water Filters is growing its distribution network in Canada and the United Kingdom.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2023
First Watch acquires six of its franchise-owned restaurants

The concept, which has 470 restaurants in 29 states, acquired the restaurants in Nebraska as part of its growth strategy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 20, 2023
Grand opening planned for new Bradenton grocery store

The Sprouts Farmers Market opens June 30 on Cortez Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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