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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2014
Sarasota biz helps launch fast food at FAMU

The Chick-fil-A on the FAMU campus will serve 1,000 guests daily.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2015
Inflation? What inflation?

As the Federal Reserve meets to discuss raising short-term interest rates, one of the key questions officials will ponder is whether inflation is high enough to warrant an increase.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2015
Feds give $17M for pilot program

Transportation authority will use money for a “connect vehicle” pilot program.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2015
IberiaBank finalizes acquisition

Florida Bank Group Inc. is officially no more after IberiaBank Corp. completed its $87 million acquisition of the Tampa-based lender.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2015
Trailers compete with planes at TIA

The $1 billion expansion of Tampa International Airport is now a reality, evidenced by what can only be described as Trailer City.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2023
Lee County authorizes more than $4M in bed taxes for beach projects

The funding covers 11 beach and shoreline projects.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 30, 2024
Post office site pitched for Sarasota convention center

Many proposals, ideas and plans for a convention center in downtown Sarasota, going back 30 years, have been unsuccessful. Some enterprising developers believe they have a way forward.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Jan. 21 - Jan. 27

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2021
YouTube competitor to go public after moving HQ to region

Transaction values Rumble at more than $2 billion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Sharon Hillstrom |
  • August 27, 2025
Sky's the limit for aviation companies and careers in Manatee County

The industry is soaring in Manatee, with an assist from economic development officials who helped create a welcoming and pro-business environment.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2020
Pizza restaurant reopens, resumes happy hours

Bavaro’s also offers contactless curbside pickup, online ordering and craft cocktails served in gallon sizes to go.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 4, 2026
Darden to transform 4 Bahama Breeze eateries in region

As part of a move to eliminate the Caribbean inspired chain, it will rebrand 14 locations and close another 14.The four getting a rebrand in the region are in Tampa, Lutz, Brandon and Fort Myers.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 27, 2015
Chic shack

A Canadian development firm seeks to restart what was once an iconic waterfront Gulf Coast eatery and gathering house. The project is a tug between Old Florida and new customers.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 6, 2019
Kick back at the Salt Shack, the latest waterfront restaurant to open in Tampa

The Salt Shack, Tampa's newest waterfront restaurant, has opened on previously vacant land located at Rattlesnake Point in south Tampa, Florida.

  • Construction-Development
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 31, 2026
Tampa Bay architects predict slower real estate growth in 2026

A survey of Tampa Bay area architects predicts real estate development will continue in 2026 but at a slower pace due to high interest rates and tariffs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2007
A Grown Up Cup

Tervis Tumbler, a 60-year-old company once known for its quirky cups, is starting to be known for its annual sales growth. Revenues are up more than 300% over the past decade to $23 million in 2006.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 11, 2010
Dual Roles

Robert Lincoln despises Hometown Democracy and is a trusted backer of developers and their legal rights throughout the Gulf Coast. But in one huge local project, he's the man fighting developers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2008
Technology Reboot

After a few years of quiet time, a company that focuses on helping new technology businesses get going is back at it. It hopes to make some noise.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2021
Residents opposed to Tampa apartment development to get their say

July 22 hearing set for planned Hoover Boulevard development that will bring 392 apartments and 16 townhouses to South Tampa neighborhood

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 16, 2026
College to discuss Tampa Bay Rays' plans to build stadium on campus

The trustees of Hillsborough Community College are scheduled to discuss plans from the baseball team to build a new ballpark on the school's property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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