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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2014
Melting Pot looks to stir up expansion

The fondue restaurant chain is targeting several cities in the United States and Canada for new franchises and is offering existing restaurants to franchisees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2012
Ideal Classic Cars buys Venice DeSears building

Michael and Evelyn Lombardo, owners of Ideal Classic Cars, purchased a 27,305-square-foot former DeSears building in Venice.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 8, 2010
London calling

Radiation Therapy Services keeps on expanding, whether it's privately held or publicly traded. Up next: An ambitious goal to report more than $1 billion in revenues.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Shallow Waters

Troubles in the homebuilders' industry nearly drowned Bill Krawczyk's pool company, which was 90% dependent on new homes. A new business model has been the key to survival.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 18, 2025
Unlicensed contractor imprisoned in Sarasota hurricane scam

A judge handed down prison time for a Hillsborough County man who prosecutors say stole thousands of dollars from Hurricane Ian victims in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ How lowcan Chico's go?The stock of Chico's FAS, the Fort Myers-based women's apparel retailer, hasn't sunk this low since December 2000.+ Economic fallout:additional lawsuitsSo much for a decline in lawsuits filed against businesses. + Simple advicefor selling propertyReal estate has taken a big hit in today's economy, but there is still buying, selling and construction on the Gulf Coast.+ Brazilians buyRiverside BankA group of Brazilian investors plans to buy Cape Coral-based Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast with promises to put $23 million in new capital into the struggling bank, according to an application filed with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.+ Technology company scores with new advisersA little known Bradenton-based solar energy company has hit the big time with its roster of senior advisers by successfully recruiting a pair of former high-level federal officials from the Bush Administration. + Commercial real estatesales move alongWhile not yet reaching trend status, the news squeaking out of some commercial real estate pockets of the Gulf Coast is surprisingly good.+ Urban Studio Architectsheads to the MidwestMickey Jacob's Tampa firm, Urban Studio Architects, has done work outside of Florida before. + CorrectionIn the Review's Oct. 17-23, 2008 issue a real estate brief listed a wrong acreage. GULF COAST UNEMPLOYMENTWhat the data shows: Local area une

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2019
School earns national recognition for program

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee scores well on affordability with its online IT program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Bias or Poor Marketing?

A Sarasota chemical engineer says he has found a way to greatly reduce pollutants at power plants. But no one is buying.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 21, 2022
Plant City Economic Development Corp. welcomes new CEO

Steve Morey, a veteran of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, has succeeded Jake Austin.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2021
Master-planned community surpasses closings milestone

Babcock Ranch began marketing new homes in 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 5, 2013
Show me the door

Entrepreneurs whose companies survived the recession are now thinking about retirement. George Ebel highlights the succession issues they face.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 1, 2014
Rising Tide

The boat industry is getting big again. Manufacturers, suppliers and retailers are posting significant sales increases.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 10, 2020
Redeploying resources can be a business savior

Even with the crisis swirling, innovation can lead firms to prosper in previously unseen ways.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 24, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

LakeView Apartments Sell for $26 MillionTowers of Channelside secures $96 million in loansPradip Patel entity buys Airport Business CenterPost Properties partnership acquires 4 acres for condosFamily-owned Hialeah firm purchases Carrollwood Palms

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2013
Corporate Report: March 22

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 23, 2021
Office park sells for 14% over asking price

Sale of Tampa office park a reminder that market remains hot

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2015
Charter finalizes Bright House acquisition

The $10.4 billion deal will leave Advance/Newhouse with 26% of what will become nation's second largest cable company.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 8, 2020
Planned Gulf Coast hotels could be in jeopardy

Coronavirus impacting lender underwriting for new lodging properties

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 15, 2020
Mixed-use Bradenton tract comes to market

Sarasota-based Oneco Associates LLC is selling a 51.5-acre tract in Bradenton for $8.05 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2014
Ronto Group, partners buy Orange Blossom Ranch, Groves

The Ronto Group and its equity partners, including Boston-based Rockpoint Group LLC, purchased the partially developed Orange Blossom Ranch and Orange Blossom Groves communities for $15.26 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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