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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 10, 2024
Sarasota’s Detwiler’s says no plans for St. Petersburg store — for now

The family-owned and operated grocery store chain says that despite reports it does not have plans for a St. Petersburg store.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 8, 2024
First Watch long-range goal: grow from 550 to 2,200 locations

The daytime dining company has opened 10 restaurants since October and plans 13 more before the end of December.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 5, 2024
4 communities in region rank among top 15 for US home sales

Lakewood Ranch, Wellen Park, Mirada and Babcock Ranch rank in the top 15 master-planned communities in the country, according to real estate firm RCLCO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 18, 2024
Nearly $1M paycheck tax scheme lands Fort Myers businessman in prison

The owner of a Fort Myers company that sold phone cards to prisoners is heading to prison himself for not paying IRS tax money collected from employee paychecks.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2004
Building Progress

Hillsborough County leads the Gulf Coast region with 61 developments of regional impact.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Landmark Development Group buys in Grey Oak for TraditionsHampshire Generational buys Mission HillsChicago company buys Fort Myers Beach self-storage complexFirst Priority buys land for Ellenton branchBlackpoint, Bison buy second to last portion of Washington CrossingSynovus Bank acquires land for Tamiami branchSarasota's Mooring Development buys Regency Coporate ParkPolitis Properties plans Drew St. office buildingChildren's Urology buys Midtown suite

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 7, 2023
SWFL college president named interim CEO of community foundation

The organization manages assets of more than $151 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 18, 2023
Google takes seat on Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

In addition to its investment, the multinational tech giant has also donated $20,000 to the nonprofit Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 13, 2023
Home health care agency expands with office in Palm Beach County

McKenney Home Care was founded in 2013.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2023
Sarasota park, nationally known rowing facility names COO

Bruce Patneaude replaces Stephen Rodriguez, who guided the Sarasota park to being one of the world's top rowing facilities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 13, 2023
California jewelry brand debuts in Florida with Tampa store

The opening of Gorjana’s Hyde Park location comes on the heels of expansion in Texas, Massachusetts and Oregon.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 24, 2023
Health care network promotes executive to top regional role

Jyric Sims will succeed Ravi Chari as president of HCA Healthcare Inc.’s west Florida division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 28, 2023
Dade City bank promotes COO to president and CEO

Jim Esry succeeds Steven Hickman at First National Bank of Pasco.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2022
Flood policies change hands as local insurers strike deal

UPC Insurance has agreed to sell its book of flood insurance business to Wright National Flood Insurance Co.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2022
Rapidly expanding South Florida bank names new local market president

Tom Lambert will lead Stuart-based Seacoast Bank’s operations in the Tampa Bay region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2022
Alarm company secures another acquisition

Security Alarm Corp. has now made five acquisitions in the past 15 months.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 21, 2022
Ad agency names new creative director

Sergio Rodriguez, who's worked with prominent brands such as General Motors, United Healthcare and Dunkin' Donuts, joins Clearwater-based FKQ Advertising + Marketing Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2022
CEO, president named at Sarasota community, human services nonprofit

The eight-month search concluded with Helene Lotman chosen to step into the role in the new year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2022
Top Chef TV star to expand tavern concept into Sarasota, Tampa, Naples

The restaurant concept was co-founded by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Auction company opens in SarasotaThree Manatee County schools receive FBA chapter chartersGeneral contractor selected for new condo at RiverwalkSarasota gaming company finishes delivery infrastructure

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