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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2005
A Banker Goes to City Hall

Plant City thrift executive Robert P. Brown joins a select group: bankers in elected office.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2018
Workforce: What's next

Technology, Generation Z and solving a labor shortage

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 30, 2023
The Louis Vuitton of real estate, Living Vogue seeks to glam up industry

In four frenzied years, luxury real estate brokerage Living Vogue has added a second location and is now up to 100 agents. "We had confidence in ourselves," the co-founder says.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Capstan plan changed, less property includedDevelopers starts San Marco condominiumPartners gear up for Villas at Point PleasantBeckett Whitney plans to renovate Commerce building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
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Executive vice president, call center, Digital Media Solutions

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2024
Hurricane Milton insured damage projections start at $30B to $50B

The potent combination of high winds, substantial storm surge, heavy rainfall, tornadoes and flooding will translate to a significant financial cost. And other related issues linger.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2023
Mental health franchise hires first local clinic director ahead of opening

The Ellie Mental Health location in Bradenton is expected to open in March.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2010
Tampa General buys land for rehab hospital

Tampa General Hospital purchased 9.6 acres bordered by West Kennedy Boulevard and North Willow Avenue for $12.25 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2011
Quality discounts stock offer

Quality Distribution will sell four million shares of stock for $9.50 each.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2010
Economy doing well in one area

The Sarasota arts community, long a calling card for tourists worldwide and a local source of pride, could lead the town out of the economic doldrums.

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  • March 26, 2011
Barry D. Edwards, MPH Hotels planning Clark hotel

After the recession put hotel development on hold, one Sarasota developer is gearing up to break that trend.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Shark wants entrepreneur administration

You may not recognize Kevin Harrington at first glance. But, if you have ever watched television than there is no doubt you have seen a product he has invested in or helped market.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2013
Water Club construction starts, Kolter plans big

After halting development during the recession, The Kolter Group is returning in a big way.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2013
Region holds its own in race for patents

A comprehensive national report on more than 30 years of patents shows that while the Gulf Coast isn't Silicon Valley, there's still hope.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2011
Did parking meters do the Chop House in?

Sarasota restaurateur David Arnold's business, First Street Chop House, took a hit under the city of Sarasota's schizophrenic parking philosophy.

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  • November 16, 2012
DDA Development, Realtex building Campbell Landings

The community will also be limited to residents 55 years old and older.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Medical practice takes care of its own

Intercoastal Medical Group earned a Patriot Award from the U.S. Department of Defense

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  • June 26, 2021
Homebuilder breaks ground on luxury eco-friendly community

The community will include 86 single-family homes

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2020
Financial institution donates $1M to coronavirus relief efforts

Suncoast Credit Union will donate $1 million to Gulf Coast organizations that are providing relief to people who have been physically and economically harmed by the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2019
Hospital system scores big win in safety rankings

Four adult care hospitals given A grades by The Leapfrog Group, a national health care quality advocacy organization.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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