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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 7, 2014
Get a Dell, dude

A Gulf Coast technology hardware firm is on a five-year growth surge. It's a long way from selling computer servers out of a backyard shed.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 18, 2015
Bigger = Better

Consolidation will help Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ fill in the gaps of its real estate services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 8, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Airport in region lands another airline

Avelo Airlines will now provide nonstop service at SRQ.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2022
Statewide law firm announces second merger in two months

With the expansion into Naples, Gunster will have a foothold in each major market in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2022
Senior living community completes $78 million project

Larsen Health Center project began in 2019.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2022
Competing tech companies complete merger

The move is said to nearly double the size of the combined company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2006
Poise for the Next Surge

Broker John Burpee plans for the next expansion as the Tampa Bay area commercial real estate market returns to a more normal level. Becoming a national franchisee to gain name recognition tops his list.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2021
Insurance firm woos financial services official to run division

David Smith, former Cardinal Financial COO, brings 30 years of experience aiding financial services companies to Tampa-based insurance distribution firm BRP Group's Guided Solutions division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2021
Social services nonprofit names new CEO

Arthur Lerman will continue to lead JFCS, using over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2019
Bank unveils new name, plans for expansion

First State Bank of Arcadia, now Crews Bank & Trust, plans to open a full-service office in Sarasota County soon.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2018
Former Bob Evans restaurant transformed for new use

Specialized Veterinary Services remained open during the construction process.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 28, 2025
Tampa construction tech startup secures $7M investment

Heave, a mobile app platform connecting construction companies with on-demand mechanics, bills itself as the "Uber for heavy equipment repair."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 6, 2026
Bradenton emergency apparatus distributor acquires Mississippi company

Ten-8 Fire & Safety acquired Emergency Equipment Professionals.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 8, 2013
Florida's No. 1 in oranges, wood and cement

Florida ranked fifth nationwide in goods exported in 2012 with $65.5 billion worth of products.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 2, 2011
University Grill: See and Be Seen

The University Grill is the place to see and be seen. The restaurant is located near the College Parkway business corridor, home to banks and commercial real estate brokerage firms.

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  • February 24, 2021
Area company awarded low-speed vehicle contract with $18 million annual value

The contract means public entities nationwide will have access to Cruise Car products.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2021
Misery loves company: Companies nationwide struggle to fill open spots

Some parts of the region are among the lowest in unemployment rates.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
Famous NFL owner joins board of area cancer center

Dallas Cowboys’ owner and NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Jones joins cancer fighter’s national board of advisors.

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