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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 2, 2022
Homebuilder buys nearly 130 lots south of Tampa

Casa Fresca will build entry-level homes on the properties in Riverview and Apollo Beach.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2016
Tech workers drive growth

The Tampa tech industry scored some big points in CBRE's annual report on the sector, “Scoring Tech Talent.”

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 10, 2023
Sarasota restaurant owner admits to IRS scheme, faces prison time

The co-owners of Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill in Sarasota hid $725,000 in sales from the IRS, according to court records.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2010
Florida's jobless rate declines

For the first time since February 2006, the state's unemployment rate has fallen.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 31, 2024
Manatee County to buy 105-acre rural site for conservation for $3.6M

Triple Oak Preserve will be used for conservation and could be a site for environmental education, a county official says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2012
Exercise entrepreneur pumps up all over again

Count Geoff Dyer as another Gulf Coast executive-entrepreneur who couldn't stay away from the business life for long.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2021
Roofing company gets recognition with 120-year legacy

The award was given to Sutter Roofing for its commitment and support to the communities it serves.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2022
Tech training firm expands to Tampa, offers $1,000 scholarships

Ironhack, a Miami-based tech training firm, has expanded to Tampa and is offering $1,000 scholarships to prospective students.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2018
Body of work: Syndaver hires veteran CFO

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm Syndaver has hired a new CFO as it gears up for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2020.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2016
Canadian firm buys Sarasota building for $52.5 million

Tampa-based Meridian Development Co. owned the Meridian Distribution Center for a decade.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 12, 2025
Joann closing 11 stores across region amid bankruptcy proceedings

Joann, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, announced Feb. 12 that it planned to shutter certain stores based on their performance.

  • Florida
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 10, 2019
Couple grows subscription box business through digital advertising experience, customer feedback

Akeelah Kuraishi and Tim Minnick are building up Little Global Citizens in the "booming" subscription box industry.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
NeoGenomics raises $3 million

The firm's own executives, plus two investors, bought additional equity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2010
Want Cuban bread? Now it's online

La Segunda Central Bakery in Ybor City has secured a domain for its popular product in cyberspace.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2010
Chauvet, Sunovia named finalists

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce has named its Small Business Award finalists.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2010
Top Florida contractors in '09

Skanska, Balfour Beatty top ranking of national firms based on Florida revenues.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Sarahs (and Saras) of the world unite

Sarah Palin and Sarah Jessica Parker seem to have little in common. But both eligible to win a trip to Sarasota through a new contest.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2011
Paddling their way to boost the Tampa economy

Thousands of tourists will boost Tampa Bay's economy this summer, once the World Dragon Boat Racing Championship begins.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2012
County subsidizes 86 jobs

A job creation program has $233,000 in remaining funds available.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2012
Tech star headlines St. Pete talk

Josh Greenberg, co-founder of Grooveshark, to appear at AdTalks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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