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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 24, 2024
Tampa insurance firm picks up Citizens policies worth $200M

The move is part of a larger initiative by the state to privatize more policies.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2024
Sarasota real estate giant names new CRE director

Michael Saunders & Co. has brought industry veteran David Perry on as a director for the firm's MS&C Commercial Division.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • September 28, 2024
Tampa General Hospital incorporates unique solution to prevent flooding

In preparation for Hurricane Helene’s arrival this past Thursday, Tampa General Hospital enacted its emergency response plan, which included the construction of an AquaFence.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 17, 2024
Hurricane Milton damages Sarasota County Administration Center

The building at 1660 Ringling Blvd. was "extensively impacted" by the hurricane, a county spokesperson says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 7, 2025
SWFL gourmet food business names new CEO

Bill Bennett had been CEO of Bonita Springs-based Innovative Food Holdings since early 2025.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 10, 2025
Sarasota apartment secures $204M in refinancing

The developer of Aster & Links estimates it will save millions of dollars after refinancing the project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 10, 2025
Dessert business opening in Sarasota County

Crepetopia will be opening in The Meadows community this September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2025
Lakeland commercial real estate giant expands into North Carolina

Saunders Real Estate, which just closed two land deals totaling $38 million, now has operations in five states across the Southeast.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2022
Pinellas County resident charged in money laundering scheme

Alexander Leszczynski is accused of scamming the government out of nearly $200,000 in PPP loans, then creating a fake pardon he claimed was signed by former President Trump.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 18, 2026
Port Charlotte retail site sold for $2M, to be developed as Whataburger

A Tampa developer bought the nearly 1-acre outparcel near a Target and is in process of redeveloping the property.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2003
Niche: Residential to Retail

Morin Development's projects include the replacement of the strange-looking former Walter Industries headquarters, near Interstate 275, with a multistory mall.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 27, 2023
Cancer-fighting companies merge in trans-Atlantic alliance

Leaders of two clinical research organizations — one based in Tampa, the other in Warsaw, Poland — offer an inside look at the M&A process that formally joined their closely linked companies.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 21, 2022
Seeking counterintuitive deals, startup development firm chose Tampa over Miami

Veteran Wall Street real estate investor Jay Roberts opened his own shop in Tampa because the city, despite worrisome looming challenges, is primed to continue booming.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2007
Total Control

A pair of executives with established Gulf Coast construction firms has taken going independent to new heights. One's already hit $20 million in annual revenues.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2007
Build the Vision

34-year-old Matt Leiter is the point person on two high-profile projects on Palm Avenue. He has a vision for downtown Sarasota.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Randall Bono buys Palm TowerLowe's Cos. plan Cattlemen storeInvestment group buys Myakkahatchee RanchBradenton home builder buys Parrish landSuper 8 owners add Howard JohnsonTwo partners plan mobile home redevelopmentSchostak Brothers & Co. buys portion of LandingsNaples entrepreneur buys Fruitville Taco Bell

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2008
Bank Returns

The new boss at Freedom Bank comes with a stellar resume and track record. Will it be enough to lead a turnaround?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2009
Your Money Back

The role of court-appointed receiver in an investment scam case — such as an alleged $400 million Gulf Coast-centered fraud — is one part Sherlock Holmes and one part Robin Hood. Burton Wiand plays both roles.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
Here are some TIPS

The hot sales of Treasury Inflation Protected Securities show that Bernanke is not whipping up inflation concerns. The market already has them.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 21, 2011
Growth and Taxes

A new Florida Gulf Coast University study shows that metropolitan areas with higher taxes had lower growth and high-growth areas had lower taxes.

  • Florida
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