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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2016
Walking on air

The biggest competitive threat to hit the hotel industry in years, Airbnb, has made big strides in Florida.

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  • June 26, 2015
Ford's Garage drives growth to Pasco

The young restaurant chain plans a location near the new Tampa Premium Outlets, after opening a Brandon location in March.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2015
Former housing official gets one year in prison

Wenston DeSue previously pleaded guilty to the charges.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 23, 2024
Report: SeaPort Manatee sees 5-year surge in exports

Imports have seen a year-over-year decrease but remain over $1 billion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 21, 2025
Fort Myers airport breaks passenger traffic record in 2024

The Lee County Port Authority reports a strong December capped off a record year in travel for RSW.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 18, 2025
Sarasota County marks construction milestone at new high school

Willis Smith Construction recently completed the topping out of Wellen Park High School.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 21, 2023
Tampa ad company acquired by Texas investors

Nickelytics teams will continue to offer mobile ads through its digital platform.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 23, 2024
Holmes Beach resort reopens for displaced residents, contractors

Rental units at Waterline Villas & Marina have full kitchens as well as washers and dryers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 17, 2025
Fanatics cutting 286 jobs as it closes south Hillsborough distribution center

The Jacksonville company notified the state of its decision to close a facility "that can no longer meet our long-term goals."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 30, 2026
66 slot machines seized, one charged in Venice illegal gambling bust

The investigation into 41 Social Club in Venice netted an arrest, cash and dozens of slot machines, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Across the Pond

A U.S. trade official talks up the opportunities for Florida businesses in Europe and beyond.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 4, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Life in Hurricane Alley: Experts have compared our troubled times to the early 1970s, when inflation and pricier petroleum ushered in a decade of anemic economic growth.Change in scenery: Maybe Dick Bove is jamming on the panic button a little hard when it comes to Florida real estate. But there is publicly available evidence that Florida bankers are getting concerned about hurricanes.Partners in crime: Tampa attorney Suzanne Cannella Warner-Almengual is on house arrest for nine months. Her husband, Brian Almengual, who's also her former law partner and a bankruptcy lawyer, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison.Speaking of bankruptcy: Guess what the topic will be at Stetson University College of Law's 30th annual bankruptcy seminar? You got it: Bankruptcy reform.Class of 2006: It's an eclectic group of business leaders who recently earned induction into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame.Things go better with PepsiDrink up, Pinellas County.: Your commissioners are about to sign a 10-year deal that gives Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. the "official pouring rights" at all county beaches and parks.

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  • August 4, 2006
Latino Media Powers Up

A Venezuelan couple started Media Vista with just $15,000 in equipment five years ago. Now the company has its own television station and high-tech studio. Revenues are expected to hit $2 million next year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2011
Jackson Labs withdraws app

The Maine-based lab may pursue offering a new application to Gov. Scott.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
$1B bank merger called off

Florida Bank Group and Anderen Financial have ended plans to merge.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2010
Urology Partners buys business condo

A company affiliated with Bradenton-based Urology Partners purchased a 2,683-square-foot unit in Riverwalk Professional Park for $600,000.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2010
Yippy announces symbol change

The firm formerly known as Cinnabar Ventures makes its new identity official.

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  • March 22, 2011
Stonegate acquires Southwest

The Naples bank's acquisition by a Fort Lauderdale firm was completed.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2011
Community Bank order lifted

Action on Lakewood Ranch-based Community Bank & Co. was lifted Friday.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2013
Lee plans future development

Officials seek input for Lee County land uses in the future.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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