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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 10, 2023
Sarasota restaurant owner admits to IRS scheme, faces prison time

The co-owners of Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill in Sarasota hid $725,000 in sales from the IRS, according to court records.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Three Times is the Charm

First he worked at the Kennedy Space Center. Then he taught college. But it's his work as an entrepreneur that gained him recognition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 28, 2017
Inter related

Related Group is branching out from its Miami condo base to develop a series of distinct, multifamily rentals in the Tampa area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 28, 2026
Swiss aircraft maker begins work on $60M SRQ airport facility

The Pilatus Aircraft CEO says "wealth is moving out of California and into Florida," one reason why the firm intends to invest up to $200 million in its long-term project at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2010
Florida's jobless rate declines

For the first time since February 2006, the state's unemployment rate has fallen.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2023
Sarasota County reinstates full EDC funding — for now

With new leadership and a new board, county commissioners decided to give the EDC one year to prove itself.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 20, 2022
Longtime Sarasota furniture store owner, philanthropist dies at 101

"It doesn't cost anything to be nice, and it pays dividends" was one of Ed Kalin’s favorite sayings.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

MK Equity acquires Bradenton apartments for $55 millionTarget building University super locationInvestors buy Cortez Road office buildingDeveloper permits Office building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 30, 2009
The Quiet Giant

One of the Gulf Coast's largest companies has succeeded mostly in silence.

  • Strategies
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  • By John Haughey |
  • January 4, 2019
The first 100 days: How will Ron DeSantis transition to governing

Tallahassee will be abuzz in early 2019 with a new Florida first family. Some priorities, echoing outgoing Gov. Rick Scott, could be a boost for businesses.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 2, 2016
Slow burn

Lolablue looks to grow its soy candle and natural beauty product business. But with past mistakes at the forefront, expansion will be cautious.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2004
One Man's Trash ...

Sarasota's Meyer & Gabbert Excavating finds its profit at the bottom of dumpsters - converting lawn and construction waste into materials to sell to others.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Two petitions say court record moratorium is 'damaging'An Internet site by the bail bond industry is taking area judges to taskInfinium Labs Inc. filed a lawsui over a HardOCP.com article

  • News
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 25, 2019
A "Forgotten Land" No More

Midtown Tampa, a $500 million, mixed-use development at Interstate 275 and Dale Mabry Highway, has the potential to link downtown Tampa and the Westshore Business District

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 13, 2024
10-story apartment complex proposed for downtown Sarasota site

The developer of 1 Main Plaza intends to transform the 1700 block of Main Street in Sarasota into a 226-unit building that will include 25 affordable housing units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2007
LEONARD: Web 2.0 is us

The trick to understanding the phenomena of 'Web 2.0' is realizing how amorphous it is, and taming it.

  • Opinion
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 17, 2023
Former dog track set to become family and sports entertainment hot spot

The $7 million bowling alley and entertainment center in Bonita Springs strikes right balance of cool and fun.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 16, 2022
Developer returns with plan for Tampa neighborhood that fought off apartments last year

A developer has proposed that a town house complex be built in Beach Park on space now occupied by offices.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
Cancer institute announces inaugural team of over 70 physicians

The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute team is designed to advance cancer care delivery.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 9, 2021
Outgoing mayor leaves a parting gift

Mayor Rick Kriesman picks plan for Tropicana Field redevelopement.

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