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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 6, 2025
Sarasota company buys $3.4M building, moves HQ to Lakewood Ranch

McLeod Land Services is relocating to Corporate Park off University Parkway.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Ruben's Back

After a year out of development with a bad back, Wayne Ruben is running full force again - this time with his own firm and his son. With partner Roger Holland, a Pennsylvania contractor, Wayne Ruben has five developments slated for construction in 2006 and 2007.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2022
Pair of auto dealerships sold in liquidation move

Two Southwest Florida Kia dealerships will change hands.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Clear speakers unite: There is hope

The Center for Plain Language, a nonprofit dedicated to helping business executives and government officials write and speak with clarity and purpose, has picked a curious spot to host its first ever reception and dinner to honor the coherent among us: Washington, D.C., land of impenetrable jargon, confusion and all-around gobbledygook.

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  • January 14, 2011
Jackson Labs talks with USF

After withdrawing an application to build in Collier, officials begin new talks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Palmer Ranch Holdings completes two-lane extension

A new major arterial roadway is open and ready for business. The Honore Avenue extension from Palmer Ranch to State Road 681 officially opened March 16.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Gulf Coast mayors to discuss real estate trends

The panel is part of ULI's Jan. 31 conference in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2013
Cape Coral tries to lure development

The city says it can customize incentives for development near its new VA center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2011
Sarasota County begins work on Cattlemen extension

Sarasota County officials have broken ground on the extension of Cattlemen Road north to University Parkway.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Connie Mack declares on national TV

When Connie Mack officially declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Florida Democrat Bill Nelson, he didn't do it in his hometown of Fort Myers.

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  • October 31, 2012
Golisano pledges $20M

Paychex Founder Thomas Golisano pledges funds for a children's hospital.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2012
Sarasota keeps AAA bond grade

Ratings are reaffirmed in a total of five financial categories.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
Sanborn Studios ends its lease

The Sarasota studio operation received $650,000 in up-front incentives.

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  • June 7, 2018
Construction firm chosen to build zoo hospital

Gates Construction is named to build Glass Animal Hospital at Naples Zoo.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Insurance scam nets 14 arrests

State officials uncover multimillion-dollar scam to defraud insurance companies.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2016
Sarasota, state offer more than $1M to reel in company

The company has committed to create 180 jobs in the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2015
Bradenton firm admits to $1.5M health care scheme

Suncoast Brace & Limb faces a $500,000 fine, plus restitution payment.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2015
Cops and taxman get more space in Manatee

Manatee officials approve $3 million in commercial property purchases.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 26, 2025
Affordable house development in Brandon starts construction

Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough officially broke ground last week on a 23-home affordable housing community in Brandon.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 14, 2025
Captiva's South Seas moves forward as fight with neighbors continues

The resort's owners are readying to open a new beach front restaurant as it goes before Lee County to win approval for a plan opposed by some locals.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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