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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2011
Shuttered bank is diagnosed

Report shows that Century Bank of Sarasota had lending, other issues.

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  • April 25, 2011
Wufoo bought for $35 million

The Tampa-based tech firm was acquired by Calif.-based SurveyMonkey.

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  • October 19, 2012
JetBlue service is up in the air

Ted Soliday is working hard to get JetBlue to start nonstop service to Naples Municipal Airport.

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  • June 17, 2011
Unemployment down to 10.6%

The state's official jobless rate is now at its lowest level since August 2009.

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  • June 23, 2011
Inuvo raises $3M in stock sale

The Clearwater firm will use the proceeds to fund sales and marketing.

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  • November 23, 2011
Tampa tax fraudster sentenced

Roger Snells, 25, prepared more than 100 fraudulent federal tax returns.

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  • March 25, 2017
Local health official receives national honor

Dr. Thomas Trinchetto has more than 30 years of clinical experience in emergency care.

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  • 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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  • December 14, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Cameratta buys Cypress ShadowsNorthern Trust expands in Fort MyersReal estate investors buy Naples marinasArizona company buys mobile home parkInvestment group buys Cattlemen Road buildingSarasota developer plans Fairway Grande HotelSenior Housing Properties buys Harbour Island ClubNew York firm buys apartmentsAshley Furniture plans warehouse expansionSeminole Music owner buys Freddy's Plaza

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  • August 13, 2004
Finding Green in Green

WCI Communities Inc., Florida's largest master-planned community developer, plans a major expansion in the Sarasota-Manatee market.

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  • March 26, 2009
Government Digest

A look at state and local government

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  • March 25, 2010
Corporate Report: Dunedin holding company buys Tulsa-based Cyber Aerospace

Dunedin-based holding company Vought Defense Systems Corp. agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Tulsa-based Cyber Aerospace LLC, a designer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems for law enforcement, military and commercial uses.

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  • July 6, 2012
Visual Victory

Home makeovers have a seen a recession-era lift in popularity. A forward-thinking entrepreneur hopes to capitalize on the trend, with technology leading the way.

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  • August 3, 2012
On Site Early

Ed Taylor Construction looked at diversifying and government work when the bottom fell out, but chose to stick with its core strengths, improving efficiencies at every level.

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  • June 19, 2015
Open window

At 3.7%, Lakeland has the third-lowest industrial vacancy rate in the country. A company that was prudent in the recession moves quickly on the opportunities.

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  • February 11, 2025
Anonymous donor gives Sarasota Orchestra $50 million

The funds will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 23, 2025
Orlando developer to build light industrial complex in Lakewood Ranch

Tavistock's two buildings on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will offer 93,022 square feet to area businesses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 10, 2023
Report: Florida is the luckiest state in the US for Powerball tickets

The Sunshine State is nearing $3 billion in total money won in the national game since 2003.

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  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota investor Biter buys two Main Street buildings

The price equated to $228 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 17, 2013
Gecko's cooks up new concept

Prominent chain will open a quick-casual burger restaurant this spring.

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