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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 3, 2025
St. Pete developer builds second Lakewood Ranch health care complex

Citing unmet demand, Optimal Outcomes will build HealthPark II.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 18, 2025
Manatee County lagoon community hits milestones

The developers of Seaire have announced the projected completion date for their lagoon as well as commercial and residential progress updates.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 2, 2026
Hillsborough to spend $70M on stormwater drainage improvements

County commissioners approved major projects to clean canals and culverts and build new ditches.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2026
Naples billionaire Hoffmann makes Forbes list of greatest self-made Americans

The list is made up of 250 luminaries — including presidents, tech giants and entertainers — who found success in the face of adversity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Acrisure |
  • January 1, 2024
Local Expertise and Global Resources Make for an Extraordinary Advantage

For nearly 2 decades, Steve Hall has been right here in your community helping businesses navigate the world of employee benefits with confidence.

  • Acrisure
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 2, 2026
$55M Fort Myers affordable housing project secures financing

A Miami-based developer and a nonprofit have partnered to develop Legacy Park II, with funding coming from a variety of public and private sources.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 30, 2026
Sarasota jeweler goes viral with videos — including baby squirrel

Jeweler Todd Alan's patient path to success in a competitive market is led by a core principle: building trust with clients.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
In the Clear?

Ex-Hillsborough County Attorney Emeline C. Acton avoids criminal prosecution. But her husband says the ailing lawyer has other things to worry about.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2012
Insurance promises we can't keep

If the 'Big One' hits Florida, and you're a Citizens policyholder, you could face a tax assessment up to 83% of your annual premium.

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 4, 2022
Tampa's Darryl Shaw shifts his focus to massive Ybor City redevelopment

Darryl Shaw says his goal is not to be a developer, but someone who changes the face of the historic district for generations to come.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 7, 2021
State GOP legislators don’t do what they preach

On the issue of public notice, Florida GOP lawmakers are hypocrites. They say they’re for less government, more transparency and free enterprise. That’s not what they do.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2018
Loans rise at area community banks

Executives at five banks in the region share the why behind their loan growth.

  • Finance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 16, 2023
Activist investor explains decision to go public with performance concerns

Legion Partners Asset Management has challenged Tampa-based Primo Water Corp. for what it views as a subpar return on invested capital and customer growth.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
Shareholders, Fear Not

Bradenton's 1st National Bank & Trust doesn't sacrifice investment performance in order to reel in more deposits.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2004
Capital Hill

Hyde Park Capitalis John Hill and partner fill an investment banking need of local businesses.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 23, 2021
From the gridiron to the golf course

Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber moves from football to helping organize the preeminent golf tournament in the area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 13, 2016
Podcasting profits

A target audience that willingly tunes in to a show to hear about a business and its message is marketing gold. Several entrepreneurs dig in early.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 1, 2025
Longtime Sarasota real estate leader, environmental advocate dies

A leader in commercial real estate as well as in the nonprofit world, Robert Richardson was described by business associates as a "powerhouse" and "eternal optimist."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 19, 2021
After five-year growth surge, contractor nears $150 million in revenue

Employee retention is both an underlying strength and an ongoing challenge at B&I Contractors. The strong side has led to an unprecedented growth surge at the company.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 24, 2024
AeroVanti founder's brother says life, finances in tatters from company collapse

After futile efforts to help his brother's floundering private air service company, debts and pressure mount for Todd Britton-Harr.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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