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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2012
Aviation firm plans 26 hires

Radiant Power, in Manatee County, will also expand its manufacturing facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2014
Naples home prices jump

The median price of existing single-family homes in Naples rose 26% in March as inventory continued to drop.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2015
Naples condo prices jump 26%

Existing-home prices rose in January in Naples, with condos leading the way with a 26% increase in the median price compared with the same month in 2014.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
Recovery map

Sarasota County's EDC sets up one-stop webpage for help after Irma.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota web firm changes destiny, and its name

Destiny Group moves into a new office and adds employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 15, 2025
$132M Sarasota aquarium sets early October opening date

Members get first views on Oct. 6-7 and public on Oct. 8 at the Mote SEA, located near University and Interstate 75 in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 3, 2020
After coronavirus delays, city debuts new pier

Delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, the revamped St. Petersburg downtown pier’s premier will anchor a 26-acre tourist and retail attraction.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 18, 2014
Web Printer

A printer makes a big push into the online world and scores a contract for a high profile economic development website to promote the Southwest Florida region.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 19, 2019
Preferred Materials buys Naples mining land

Preferred Materials, of Lutz, has purchased a 425-acre tract in the Naples area of Collier County known as the Brown Mine for $22 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 10, 2024
Canadian owner of former Bradenton fuel supplier to sell Florida operations

The Parkland Corp. has told investors that it will sell off its entire Florida footprint as part of a plan to grow share costs and revenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 1, 2025
Sarasota-based physical therapy franchise names new CEO

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers appointed a new leader for its next phase of growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 18, 2011
Rail rejection shows Scott means what he says

He's not a politician. Hallelujah!

  • Opinion
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 9, 2016
Trash into treasure

Tony Selvaggio started his business as a scrap metal recycling company. Now it's a thriving do-good venture.

  • Strategies
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  • By James R. |
  • May 29, 2015
What is your unique selling proposition?

It may sound complicated, but it's not. This one statement can help your company solidify what makes it stand apart from its competition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brad Hobbs |
  • August 28, 2015
My View | Baptists and Bootleggers

Large businesses and regulatory agencies often portray regulations on a moral ground. Truth is, more regulations often protect their advantages and give them more power.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2022
The David and Jerri Hoffmann story: From no hot water to 2,000 employees

Couple were keynote speakers at 2022 NextGen Speaker Series kickoff event.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2013
Goodwill e-commerce booming

It's not just the Goodwill thrift stores that are doing brisk business these days.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2021
Gourmet food products business enjoys ecommerce boost

Online sales are up 90% at Innovative Food Holdings.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 16, 2021
Staffing firm, in wake of other major changes, updates brand

Tampa, Florida-based Kforce has redesigned its website and refreshed its logo and other brand elements.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2020
EDC publishes list of resources for businesses

Resources on the Sarasota EDC page include information for employers and employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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