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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 8, 2024
Visits to Sarasota County trend down in May year over year

The May 2024 visitor data shows a slight increase in cost of lodging but overall decreases in terms of visitors, occupancy and expenditures.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 4, 2022
Road less traveled: Tourism campaign charts an unconventional course

Faced with a steep challenge from their client, a destination marketing organization, FKQ Advertising + Marketing took a much different approach to selling vacationers on the appeal of Tampa Bay.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2018
Failed tech firm, once valued at $46M, makes one last list

CareSync had also raised $26 million.

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  • June 25, 2010
Minto buys into Sun City Center

Tampa-based Minto Communities could build up to 1,000 additional home sites.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2017
Massage chain targets more Florida growth

MassageLuxe added a new location in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Rentals profit despite downturn

The effects of the latest recession have created a feeling of hopelessness for the real estate sector in Florida. But, a Tampa research firm sees recovery — and even opportunity — for one area of the industry.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 16, 2024
The Fresh Market supermarket to open in Lakewood Ranch

The supermarket announced plans for its grand opening event in The Green at Lakewood Ranch shopping center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2018
Builder readies luxury condo project

Core Development recently announced plans to break ground this spring on BLVD Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2017
New Sarasota County Tax Collectors' office breaks ground

$6.7 million project will provide enhanced services for residents.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on local movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2010
Transitions Optical names COO

Dave Cole takes over as chief operating officer for the Pinellas Park company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Towers of Channelside sold out

A new marketing team sold 137 homes, bringing in more than $45 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2017
Construction firm finishes $25 million tower

Halfacre Construction Co. finished the 139-foot tower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2013
Strong hiring season coming up

Surveys of executives continue to show that hiring will continue to be strong into the New Year.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 27, 2019
Brew and improved: With land deal, beer maker takes next big step

Fort Myers Brewing won awards for its beers in 2019, but the biggest news was the acquisition of a 23-acre parcel that will be the site of its much-needed new headquarters.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Trust us, you can't trust us: An item in the latest edition of a Tampa law firm's newsletter is adorned with a surprising headline: "What Do You Mean, I Can't Rely on Your Tax Advice?"Bank confab delayed: Hurricane Wilma has forced the Florida Bankers Association to postpone its first annual Banker Education Expo.New retail competition, someday: Kohl's Department Stores proudly proclaimed its entrance into the Florida market in early October.Contractors on the rise: Engineering News-Record reports that last year was a very good time for large specialty contractors.Older and richer men like the economy: Consumers in the Southeast are more optimistic about the future of the economy than elsewhere in the country, according to a recent survey by RBC Financial Group.Unhealthy state of medical insurance: Employer-provided medical insurance is doing a slow disappearing act in Florida, according to a new report from the Economic Policy Institute.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2020
Radiation oncology center to open in early August

The opening will complete the first phase of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's comprehensive Cancer Institute.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 5, 2025
Colorado defense contractor moving HQ, investing $20M in Hillsborough County

Orion Edge Group, which develops tactical electronic warfare systems, has relocated to Tampa and is looking to hire 20 new employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2019
Bid made to purchase major employer

Struggling with lagging sales, Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS fields offer from its largest shareholder.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2016
A new frontier for airports

Trenton, the gritty New Jersey state capital with a population of fewer than 100,000 people, might not be the first place tourism experts think about when putting together a visit Florida campaign.

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