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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 14, 2024
Damage survey opens for businesses after massive Sarasota rainfall

A survey is being used to collect information from area business owners about impacts from the recent rainfall in the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 4, 2025
State regulators levy $500K in fines against two insurers for Ian, Idalia claim issues

The insurers, both with Tampa ties, were the last of 10 Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation investigated.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 13, 2025
Report: Small business optimism up, but worries percolate

An increase in business owners expecting more sales was the biggest factor in the increased Optimism Index.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 8, 2012
Dependable Drains

For one Gulf Coast firm, fewer homebuyers potentially translates to more business. Now all it has to do is capitalize on the opportunity.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 11, 2025
Michelin Guide's arrival in St. Pete-Clearwater brings foodies — and pressure

The highly sought-after Michelin Guide is expanding its presence in the region. It's a pressure-is-a-privilege moment for chefs and restaurateurs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 6, 2025
Lee County pays $10.5 million to conserve 132 acres

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Fort Myers land sold to medical provider, Brandon gets Scandinavia furniture retailer's first Florida store, and a much-anticipated Sarasota project officially starts.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 29, 2017
Infill Inkling

Benderson Development Co. is converting aging and underperforming shopping centers into successful ventures.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
YP: Kirstin Severs

YP: Kirstin Severs Second Vice PresidentInvestments, Smith Barney - Sarasota

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 6, 2021
To cut down on interview no shows, restaurant owner turns to incentives

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria offers cash to lure new employees

  • Travel-Tourism
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 7, 2026
Manatee County OKs $292K Bradenton EDC contract

The annual contract is tied to performance metrics.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 29, 2025
Sarasota golf course acquired, new management company hired

Serenoa Golf Club marks the entry into Florida for golf course management company Pinnacle Golf Properties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2020
Shopping district signs sponsorship with luxury car brand

Porsche Naples will be co-branded in all Fifth Avenue South marketing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 25, 2020
Late loan payments soar in May

Hotel, retail properties push late commercial mortgage-backed securities loan payments to highest month-over-month increase since 2009.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2017
Bank acquisition hits snag

Unsolicited all-cash proposals could sidetrack Flagship Community's offer.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: June 17

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 27, 2020
Feldman Equities exits Riverwalk Place project

Planned $350 million Riverwalk Place skyscraper being redesigned by Miami firm with the potential addition of a luxury hotel

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2010
Corporate Report: Nov. 5 - Nov. 11

The latest news from MarineMax, Ultramatics, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2011
Big Branding

Sabal Trust Co. espouses conservative practices to reflect its goal as a trust firm. A big investment on rebranding shows the firm can take chances as well.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 15, 2012
Game On

Sam Vrinios is a decidedly unordinary teenager. For one, his business is approaching $500,000 in total sales — and he's only 15.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 6, 2012
Bud is back

Bud Nocera led Florida's tourism efforts in the 2000s. Now, he's returned to Lee County where his career began.

  • Industries
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