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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2008
The Fine Print

Tampa attorney David Shear has built a successful practice in real estate, banking and corporate law and has used that knowledge in the community as well.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2009
The Fine Print

Tampa attorney David Shear has built a successful practice in real estate, banking and corporate law and has used that knowledge in the community as well.

  • Law
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Venice company finds new niche in SarasotaGrapevine communications donates new Web site to G.WIZ PETCO to open its first Sarasota storeSarasota ad group changes its name

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2011
Corporate Report: May 27

The latest news from United, Brown & Brown, and Coleman Cable.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2021
Community foundation appoints vice president of philanthropy

Jay Young brings more than 28 years of experience in business development and relationship management in the financial services industry to the foundation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 23, 2021
In the bag: Luxury handbag manufacturer to be featured in new TV series

After a streaming service reached out to feature a few of BSwanky's purses in a new TV series, the company took it a step further to do some good for the community.

  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic forecast: Pandemic leads insurance execs to target new clients differently

Keith Mercier and Patrick Wright, West Florida president and executive vice president, Cbiz Insurance Services

  • Insurance
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2019
On the edge: Neighborhood gets connected thanks to collaboration

A collaboration among GoZone WiFi, hardware supplier Cambium Networks and the EDGE Business District Association, along with support from sponsors UPC Insurance and Goldman Wetzel Law Firm, has brought a new, free Wi-Fi network to St. Petersburg, Florida'

  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2024
Cable giant invests $22M in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch projects

Cable giant Comcast has completed a three-year, $22 million infrastructure upgrade project in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 18, 2024
Prominent Naples philanthropist gives $5M to developmental disabilities nonprofit

The STARability Foundation in Naples, with a mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has received a $5 million donation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 7, 2024
Atlanta firm buys $176M Fort Myers roofing company

New owner seeks to grow within the Sunshine State.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Andrick & Associates |
  • July 18, 2025
Local Connections Power Andrick’s Printing and Direct Mail Success

In an era dominated by online transactions and outsourced services, Sarasota-based Andrick & Associates has embraced a different approach: staying local.

  • Andrick & Associates
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 1, 2024
8 Breeze Airways flights launch at SRQ this fall, winter

A low-cost airline is starting service to destinations in Connecticut, Maine, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia in the coming weeks and months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 27, 2025
Sarasota gym leaving Mira Mar building for new downtown location

Jefferson Fit will open a new center in October across from Sprouts Farmers Market between Main Street and Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2011
Corporate Report: July 1

The latest news from ValCom, Sun Hydraulics, and other Gulf Coast companies.

  • News
  • By Carl Cronan |
  • June 3, 2011
Room Change

Tampa-based BayStar Hotel Group has shifted its emphasis in recent years from developing hotels to running them for banks. It is also attempting to improve its own properties, getting ready for the good times to come again.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 20, 2023
SWFL engineering firm expands to Florida’s east coast

West Palm Beach marks office No. 3.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2009
Healthcare group reports fast growth

Outsourcing continues to drive up the balance sheet for one Lehigh Acre company.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Commercial real estate struggles could linger

Pessimism is permeating the commercial real estate market, according to a well-followed national survey on the state of the industry conducted by LoopNet, an online listing service and broker network.

  • News
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