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  • By Ted Carter |
  • February 17, 2017
Sail tale

A Southwest Florida boat dealership plans to cash in on the promise of a year-round market.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • June 5, 2015
THE CREATIVITY ISSUE: Brand new

A firm took on the kind of rebrand challenge it normally does for others. It went for timeless.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • December 2, 2016
Hard work

Former small town mayor Javier Marin brings passion and patience to his new Polk County job.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2020
Cryotherapy company opens new recovery center in area

CryoXL has wellness centers in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch and mobile therapy units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 14, 2022
Newly launched venture capital firm invests in football player’s company

Rayze, a fintech firm founded by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib, gets a boost from Financial Fitness Ventures.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2010
WEDNESDAY'S CUP: Who's who in the 'Stimulus' book?

One of this summer's biggest guessing games will undoubtedly be who's included in “Our Stimulus Package,” a new book by Julia Silva and Kirsten Becker.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 1, 2018
Marketing firm refreshes brand, helps build business for catering company

Sarasota-based marketing company Web Jarvis helped Green Apple Catering refresh its brand and develop new marketing.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2025
Wahlburgers, Mattison's and Motorworks Brewing coming to SRQ airport

The new Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport offers enhanced options for passenger comfort. Big upgrades are also underway for the original gate areas.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 10, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County names new CEO

The new leader, Jessica Muroff, has held leadership roles with United Way Suncoast and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 26, 2024
TPA adds Aeromexico nonstop flight to Mexico City

Tampa International Airport will add new partner Aeromexico as a daily nonstop service to Mexico City beginning this summer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2019
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Engineer, Kimley-Horn & Associates

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

For whom the bell tolls - Louis Rukeyser: When Charles and Kim Githler want to recognize a friend, they really go all out.SAR suit dismissed: Real estate agent Lois Hekker's antitrust lawsuit against the Sarasota Association of Realtors Inc. and its 2004 board of directors has been dismissed without prejudice. Court records back online by summer?: The Committee on Privacy and Court Records issued a draft proposal on court records on the Internet with recommendations that fall mostly in favor of open-record advocates.Learning ethics in Sin City: The Sarasota County Bar Association is planning a continuing legal education trip to Las Vegas from Sept. 23-26. In Vegas, the bar plans to hold two CLE meetings: one on professionalism and one on ethics.Bar trouble: Rumors swirled for months that the Tampa office of the Florida Bar had lost several of its senior attorneys, including Tom DeBerg and Steve Whelan.

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  • November 5, 2010
Conundrum over sales, unemployment

For about the last six months, many areas of the Gulf Coast have shown surprisingly robust growth in taxable sales

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  • July 17, 2012
TGH takes top Florida ranking

Tampa General has nine specialities ranked in U.S. News & World Report's top 50.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 31, 2014
Mega month

A Tampa commercial real estate firm had one of its best months ever in October. The company credits increased demand from foreign investors.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 30, 2016
Booze bost

After opening in St. Petersburg in June, Kozuba & Sons Craft Distillery has started to appear in local retailers. Next step for the distillery is to reach restaurants and bars.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 20, 2026
From Publix to Costco, St. Pete CRE exec is go-to hire for retail giants

Rachel Wein's unique approach to consulting for commercial real estate has led her to some of the world's most known brands. "I sincerely hope I’m with Costco until the end of time," she says.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 12, 2023
Homebuilder debuts new Polk County community

Centex, a PulteGroup brand, held a grand opening of Lake Alfred Pines last month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
Real estate industry still faces tough times

Seems like a week can't go by without a commercial real estate survey that is comprised of some good news with a lot of bad news caveats sprinkled about.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2017
Showtime for office furniture

Reimagine Office Furnishings expands with new Ybor City showroom.

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