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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 29, 2026
Nonprofit to buy building for Sarasota apprenticeship academy

Suncoast Apprenticeship Academy has launched a $7.8 million fundraising campaign as it plans to purchase and renovate property on Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
Coffee Talk

Naples college gets pumped up with donation: International College, a Naples-based college that focuses on career-oriented studies such as accounting and information technology for working adults, landed a multimillion-dollar gift from Lavern Norris Gaynor, an heiress to the Texaco oil fortune.Development lending up: The folks who pay off depositors at failed banks have issued their latest quarterly overview of the Florida economy, just in time for the Review's special banking issue.A good audit: During this time of year, the word audit is normally not a good thing. But for Sarasota County, a recent audit turned out OK. Bancshares of Florida reveals growth strategy: Naples-based Bancshares of Florida officials are mum about their planned secondary offering of stock, but its recent filing provides some revealing clues about the future of the company headed by CEO and President Michael L. McMullan HMA to bond market: You're OK: The corporate-bond market doesn't look so bad after all.Firm looks for strong premier: Premier Properties, the luxury real estate arm for Naples-based Lutgert Cos., confirmed April 12 what Coffee Talk reported on April 7: The company has hired away a top executive from Michael Saunders & Co. to lead its first expansion north to Sarasota.Company denies getting VC, yet: Coffee Talk thought we'd heard good news about Gemesis Corp., a Sarasota maker of synthetic diamonds, in the aftermath of a boffo presentatio

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 26, 2013
'Long and Costly'

Two court rulings powerfully rebuke a Pasco County land development ordinance. A federal judge called the county's action an 'abusive and coercive misapplication of governmental power.'

  • Law
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  • 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 JL Bainbridge |
  • May 12, 2022
JL Bainbridge: We Call Ourselves Family Wealth Advisors for a Reason

JL Bainbridge: We Call Ourselves Family Wealth Advisors for a Reason

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2009
Alzheimer's research bright

The Roskamp Institute, the nationally known-Alzheimer's disease research facility, has announced the enrollment of three students in its long-awaited new Ph. D. program in neuroscience.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2010
Oct. unemployment is 11.9%

More than 1 million Floridians were without jobs at the end of last month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
Atlantic Housing Partners buys back multifamily land

Winter Park-based Atlantic Housing Partners LLLP purchased 13.2 acres next to the Rolling Green Golf Course for $670,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2010
Crist OKs Jackson Labs funds

The state will use $130 million to attract the company to Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2011
Cattlemen's official: tax water

Florida Cattlemen's Association's Don Quincey suggests a tax on bottled water.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2013
Truck firm's acquisition rolls it into Canada

Big Truck Rental has acquired a Canadian truck rental company to expand its reach.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2012
Banker imprisoned for one year

Mark Leetzow was also ordered to pay $3.34M in a widespread mortgage fraud case.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
Group seeks $3M for land buy

A land conservation foundation wants to expand the Robinson Preserve.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2013
North Port goal: 1,700 jobs

Economic group plans to discuss five projects Jan. 25.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2013
North Port EDC promotes first president

Peter Bartolotta helped found the organization in 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2013
King Plastic president buys 17-acre Toledo, Price corner

The price equated to $64,858 per acre.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2013
Sarasota homes inventory hits 10-year low

This year could also be best for sales in the county since 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Official seeks symmetry in message and action

Randy Welker has only been the city of Sarasota's economic development coordinator for six months, but his recent comments show he's an old pro at the battle between government and business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2011
Cryo-Cell negotiating sale

Firm will “explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.”

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2011
Chico's gets $3.2M to grow HQ

State and local governments approved incentives to help the retailer grow.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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