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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 28, 2022
In campaign finance, Florida gubernatorial race heavily favors the incumbent

The Business Observer looked at donors to Florida's gubernatorial candidates to see who's giving, who is getting and who is winning the money race.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2006
Look Out, Country

As interest rates go up and real estate sales decline, ForeclosuresDaily.com expects its business to rise as more property owners face foreclosure and investors find better deals.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2005
Ready for the Storm

Chris Bertelsen, who has been named one of the top 100 fund managers by Barron's, can be seen on Wall Street financial shows.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 20, 2022
Bar rescue: Business student's product makes drinks safer for women

University of Tampa student Alexsandra Wolfe is out to make date rape a thing of the past, with a buzz-worthy bracelet that can test drinks for drugs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 27, 2018
To stand out, hotel focuses on the arts

The newly opened Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota brands itself as an authentic arts experience. Will that translate to success in a crowded market?

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2023
40 Under 40 class of 2023 are dreamers and doers

The region’s top young entrepreneurs and executives have success in abundance. They also are a resilient bunch, ready to tackle a variety of obstacles.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 13, 2022
Former chamber of commerce president faces decades in prison for theft

The 50-year-old former president of Central Pasco County Chamber of Commerce has pleaded guilty to stealing from the organization.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 28, 2022
Hialeah man's scheme netted $1.9M in PPP funds

Richard Simpkins, 47, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and money laundering.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Calendar of Events (Sara/Mana edition)

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

Local movers and shakers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2009
Commercial brokerage firm goes outside for a core task

A rumor circulating around the Sarasota commercial real estate community regarding the demise of Abbey Realty & Management is false, the firm's majority owner tells Coffee Talk.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Commercial broker goes outside

A rumor circulating around the Sarasota commercial real estate community regarding the demise of Abbey Realty & Management is false, the firm's majority owner tells Coffee Talk.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2010
Attorney leaves one role, moves on to another

Brian Albritton took an unusual path to become the Gulf Coast's top federal prosecutor, a job where he says knew any day could be his last.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2013
Burgers on a mission

Christin Chiles, the granddaughter of former Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles, and daughter of prominent local restaurateur Ed Chiles, has Burma burgers on her brain.

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  • May 1, 2012
Power Lunch: Everything Greek

El Greco combines an Old European style with an upscale feel.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 10, 2012
More Than Meatballs

Come with a hearty appetite for Italian fare. The menu offers pasta, pizzas, calzones, veal, chicken and seafood prepared in the classic Italian styles.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
Product design company battles against airborne pathogens

Inspired by the pandemic, a team of physicians brought a local product design company an invention to battle against airborne pathogens. A year later, the product was brought to reality.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2021
Bank on environmental mission raises nearly $30 million as it prepares to open first branch

Climate First Bank, which promises to be carbon neutral, opens its first branch June 1.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2019
Developer plans pickleball facility at former skating rink

Brian McCarthy of Starboard Tack LLC, a Sarasota-based commercial real estate development firm, is leading the effort.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic Forecast 2020: Manufacturing

Wendy Shim, president and majority owner; Harry Bakker, part owner, Trailmate

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