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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Zombie foreclosures, abandoned homes haunt region

One county in the region sticks out nationally in new report.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 2, 2023
Long-delayed Port Charlotte resort gets December opening date

Allegiant Travel Co. announces in an earnings statement that Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor will finally open by the end of the year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 20, 2025
New Honda dealership near Bradenton opens, creates 75 jobs

Hendrick Automotive Group now owns two Honda dealerships in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2012
Cup company wraps up year with extra-large sales success

Momentum continues to overflow at Tervis Tumbler, the Venice-based insulated drinkware manufacturer.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 28, 2024
Disruptive apartment-like hospitality brand targets St. Pete

In the space between a hotel room and an apartment building lies a new brand: Mint House. Florida is a sizable growth opportunity, says its CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 25, 2022
Bradenton, Manatee officials take first steps to sell waterfront city hall and public library

City and county leaders see the two waterfront properties as assets to produce revenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 24, 2013
You be the publisher

Publisher Tony Spano lets Realtors sell ads in their own custom magazines. Circulation is growing.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2022
Master-planned community hits 2,000-home sales mark

Babcock Ranch also continues to win accolades, in addition to new residents.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 10, 2024
As one manufacturer opens $15M Pasco facility, another closes

A Colorado compound pharmacy opened in Pasco County spec space days after a Dade City bottler announced it was closing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2019
Fifth on first

Fifth Avenue South has seen a surge in new tenants.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Chocolate economy sweetens

Here's another sign that the economy is improving: People are splurging on chocolates.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2017
Builder sells last home in community

M/I Homes of Sarasota sold 63 homes in the Bradenton community of Brookside Estates.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Cash buyers fueling recovery

If the go-go years of the real estate boom were fueled by debt, then cash is dominating the housing recovery today.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 10, 2024
$6M airport terminal project in Venice readies for takeoff

The city of Venice has asked the federal government for funds to support construction of a new terminal.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jennifer Glenfield |
  • October 26, 2012
Sandwich Appeal

An entrepreneur changes the standard “Help, I've fallen and can't get up” alert system. What happens after users push the button could change health care — and its costs.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Josh Stacy turned part of his used car dealership into a shop for a different asset, Pokémon cards, after his son Silas helped inspire his interest.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2015
Venice golf course to get $2.5M renovation

The Venice Golf and Country Club has had other upgrades in the last five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2015
Charity wins grant to build in New Port Richey

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has named the 30-unit complex after its founder, Frederick Ozanam.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 21, 2023
Clearwater private flight company soars as clients seek comfort in clouds

A nonstop demand for white-glove private air service that began during the pandemic pushes a nimble and opportunistic company to new heights.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 15, 2022
Miami developer to build almost 400 apartments, townhouses in St. Pete

The waterfront multiuse development will include a restaurant and a boardwalk with public access.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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