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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 18, 2025
SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees

The Phelan family has learned that listening and adapting to customer needs quickly is the best recipe for success in the hospitality industry.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2013
Corporate Report: September 13

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Sharon Hillstrom |
  • June 27, 2025
Bradenton action plan seeks to galvanize the city's economy and livability

City leaders aim to capitalize on Bradenton's momentum.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 17, 2023
Business accelerator launches data-focused program for startups

The program will run from August through October featuring groups workshops and individualized mentoring.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2022
Tampa area university names new president

University offers no information on its previous top official.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2018
Two companies collaborate on unique beer offering

RND Robot Red is now served at Naughty Monk Brewery.

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  • February 3, 2017
Car dealer steers a victory

Tampa-area auto dealer John Williams and some fellow auto executives spent a portion of the past few months checking out all kinds of luxury — for research.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2025
Sarasota County leaders to consider land buy for jail expansion

The Main Street parcel would be an early step in a yearslong process to add space to the over-capacity facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 4, 2023
Sarasota deli closes temporarily two days after opening, citing staffing issues

The Original Wolfie's and Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House opened Nov. 2.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 17, 2023
Sarasota deli that shuttered two days after its debut reopens

The Original Wolfie’s & Rascal in Sarasota, a New York-style and Jewish deli that opened to big fanfare Nov. 2 only to temporarily close two days later, has reopened.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

Cabinetmaker struggles to be busy: In a market full of ominous signs, here's one that screams out as especially gloomyRue Education pursues nursing solutions: There is a problem getting enough registered nurses on the Gulf Coast and throughout the country.The Vineyards: Naples no-drop zone: You'll have to forgive prospective homebuyers for feeling shy about signing a contract to buy a new house in Naples these daysThousands of homes, still an optimist: When more than 50 employees of Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities gathered recently to celebrate the company's 7,000th home, they got more than a party.Cape Coral spotlight: Harmful or helpful?: Does an article in The Wall Street Journal generate home sales, even if the tone is negative?A glimpse inside Wal-Mart purchasing: It is rare that a small business owner, a vendor or supplier, can gain access to officials from the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart. Centex bucks trend, selling new houses: Despite the slowdown in the residential market, Centex Homes sold 77 new houses in 75 days during its recent winter-clearance promotion in four Hillsborough County communities.Women unitein commercial real estate: Women long ago smashed the glass ceiling in residential real estate, but men still dominate Southwest Florida's commercial real estate industry.Entrepreneur mom sells cloth diapers: Amy Carr's daughter Emily couldn't wear disposable diapers beca

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  • April 1, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 18, 2026
Centuries-old chocolatier opens in UTC mall

The retail boutique marks the 11th for the company, which was founded in Paris in 1668.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2022
Apartment rent rate increases wildly outpace many other parts of the country

The Naples, Fort Myers and Sarasota-Bradenton regions remain national leaders in multifamily rent increases, as demand continues to soar.

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  • February 6, 2012
Chocolate firm tastes big expansion

Prominent Fort Myers-based gourmet chocolate maker Norman Love Confections is about to get some competition.

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  • February 22, 2021
Branding, ad agency promotes principal to president

Christine Turner’s elevation at ChappellRoberts is part of long-term succession plan at Tampa advertising and branding agency

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2019
Credit union targets $4B in assets with double mergers

MidFlorida Credit Union is the fourth-largest credit union in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2019
Luxury hotel property seeks captive audience

Artists and up-and-coming filmmakers had a unique chance to showcase their skills.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2018
Major retailer hosts open call for products

Retail giant Walmart will offer entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their products at an open call event on June 13 at the company's headquarters in Bentonville, Ark.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2019
Entrepreneur showered with another award

MY Shower Door has been a leader in the Southwest Florida glass sector since 2003.

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