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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 17, 2026
Contractor sought for $65M Benderson Park boathouse, events center

The request for proposals calls for completion of the addition in time for the summer 2028 World Rowing Championships.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 6, 2026
Bradenton emergency apparatus distributor acquires Mississippi company

Ten-8 Fire & Safety acquired Emergency Equipment Professionals.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 7, 2026
Downtown Sarasota historic restoration project earns construction permit

Mira Mar Residences has received its construction permit to add two 18-story condo towers to complement restoration of the historic Palm Avenue building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 16, 2026
Two Lakeland Harveys to become Winn-Dixie stores

The Jacksonville grocer says the local changes are part of a larger companywide transformation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 2, 2026
Report: Childhood poverty pockets remain in region amid Florida decline

While Florida childhood poverty has decreased by 0.4% year over year, challenges remain, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 20, 2026
Sarasota condo project passes $40M in sales in 45 days

1000 Boulevard of the Arts is building “momentum,” an executive with developer Kolter Urban says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2023
Columbia owner talks overcoming debt, resilience in commencement speech

Richard Gonzmart encourages graduates to remain steadfast when facing hurdles. "I have a gift. I think differently. If someone says something can’t be done, I say, 'watch me.'"

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 18, 2022
Biggest economic crisis in Florida history looms

Florida’s $3.6 trillion property insurance market is in collapse. Whether Florida’s economy will be rescued will be a political duel: Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Speaker Chris Sprowls and the state’s plaintiff attorneys.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Top 20 Projects

he following pages highlight the 20 largest private construction projects in the two-county region. To qualify for the list, projects were required to have started construction between May 15, 2003-March 10, 2004.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

City approves Whitaker Yacht ClubChurch buys apartment,plans housing for mothersDeveloper planningPorter Industrial expansionPublix Super Marketsbuys 25 area AlbertsonsOne Liberty Propertiesbuys Naples OfficeMax BG Capital Group buys local Neptune Society building Arthur Hill buys Westshore office buildingStirling Sotheby's Internationalmarketing Sheik Island FarmAssisted-, senior-living facilitysponsored by USF St. PeteLandscape supply firmbuys location in TampaTampa area couple buys Captiva Club apartments, more

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Chartwell Senior Housing buys Venice Bella Vita centerHeartland purchases Venice Hampton InnThe Plumbing Place plans retail buildingMichigan firm proposes mixed-use projectLakewood Ranch to create 'urban hub'Investment group buys Burnt Store landDivosta Homes buys Verona Walk propertyBonita Springs Lodge buys AmericInnBethany Group buys Cooper's Pond apartmentsWoolbright Developmentbuys Murdock CarouselPulte Homes acquires land for Lakeside communityHearthstone buysTampa's Citrus Falls

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Top 30 Deals

Here's a sampling of some of the biggest real estate deals of the year - from Tampa Bay to Naples.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2004
Lightning Master (Tampa edition)

Jay Feaster spends most of his time near the ice rink, not in the courtroom. In Feaster's first full season as general manager of Tampa Bay Lightning, the National Hockey League team won its first division title.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 27, 2019
Restaurant firm cooks up rapid growth phase

A local corporate staple — behind a right time, right place leader — aims to maintain its internal entrepreneurial culture.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 3, 2025
'Two-tour' FL senator begins next chapter: CEO of $300M family office

Former politician Tom Lee has gone from homebuilding to wealth building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 22, 2022
Health products firm rises above industry challenges, founder's vaccine comments

Despite the noise over Dr. Joseph Mercola's vaccine opinions, the company that bears his name continues to thrive.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2007
Ace Bankers

With the largest community bank capitalization in state history, American Momentum plans to become "Florida's Bank." With money and experience, it might be big sooner than later.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Their Own Agenda

The legislative priorities of small businesses don't mirror those of Florida's big corporations.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2009
Corporate Report

Progress Energy Florida signs$7.7-billion nuclear plant dealHard To Treat Diseases tobuy Serbian cosmetics firmVeteran clothing exec Dyerhired to head Chico's FASThree Clockwork Home unitsmake mag's Franchise 500 listJohn Acosta appointed to leadWest Florida for Region Bank Sarasota CPA firmchanges name Home Shopping Network adopts stockholder rights plan Pegasus Imaging of Tampa acquires AccuSoft's imagingWalter Industries closes Jim Walter Homes Division

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2008
ENTREPRENEUER OF THE YEAR OVERALL WINNER: BARRY SHEVLIN

Barry Shevlin has $500 million dreams for his company, already a big success that started off with a $3,000 loan.

  • Entrepreneurs
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