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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 15, 2013
How did this happen? A cosmic collision

The world is a bell curve. Our nation is a bell curve. Americans are a bell curve.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 16, 2016
A leg in the stool

CMBS financing has been popular along the Gulf Coast. But will new rules turn off the tap?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2004
Profitable Recovery

Devin Rutkowski converted sweat equity into a collection of rental homes in one of Sarasota's most attractive neighborhoods.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • February 25, 2011
Track-shun

An effort by legislators to bypass Gov. Scott's rejection of high-speed rail seems to be unraveling as financially challenged local governments try to take it on.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 26, 2019
Water Street Tampa catching a wave

Water Street Tampa, the $3 billion development poised to transform downtown Tampa, is experiencing a flurry of activity across office, retail and hospitality lines. The project also has made moves regarding key construction personnel and with its future o

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 6, 2022
Condo safety measures approved by state lawmakers

New condo regulations approved by Florida lawmakers during a special session aim to prevent a repeat of the Surfside collapse.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 29, 2025
Bradenton Area EDC creates task force, seeks new contract with Manatee County

The Bradenton Area EDC believes a 90-day task force will present commissioners with previously overlooked data and information.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2020
Restaurant group delivers over 600 meals to health care workers, first responders

Since March 30, Mattison’s has prepared and delivered 620 meals.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 10, 2017
For the class

John Yanchunis has taken on the biggest companies for consumers involved in data breaches. His latest case is colossal.

  • Law
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2018
For the Journey

Lauren Hughey racks up the frequent flier miles with multiple global trips. Her aim is life transformation — not free tickets.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 24, 2023
$1.6B cancer center under development wraps a heart around hope

When complete, Moffitt Cancer Center's 775-acre Pasco County campus will include 140 buildings, all designed in some way to fight cancer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 17, 2025
Sale of former Big Top Live property canceled amid complications

The owners of The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill found issues during their due diligence period and backed out of buying 975 Cattlemen Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 27, 2011
Retail Rules

One of the Gulf Coast's largest companies has high hopes for a new executive. It searched wide to find a star.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Builders contest impact fees How SMH is stopping the bleedingLongboat company disputes claim

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2011
Merger Momentum

The union between Whitney Bank and Hancock Bank creates a star Southeast institution. The trick for the bank's Gulf Coast executives is to nurture long-term success with a new approach.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 17, 2020
Harrison Ambs, 37

Vectra Digital, chief strategy officer

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2015
Building blocks

Orlando has a tight lock on the central Florida tourism market. Polk County, with some colorful bricks, angles for a way in.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Lauren Davenport, 27

Founder and CEO, Symphoni Media

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 11, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

Beall's sells warehouse to company shareholdersPeach's headquarters to move to Gazebo SquareAppel, Prime Star buy Legacy Golf ClubTown & Country buys Ellenton landPost Management buys four buildingsNeal and Cassata plan new communityPalmetto Movie Gallerysold as investmentSarasota Military Academy buys property from diocese

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 13, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Manatee county administrator receives environmental awardTop sales producers honored at 'Night of the Stars'Palmetto tomato packer celebrates 70th anniversaryArgus Marine changes name, adds maintenance programMichael Saunders offers profit sharingMCC administrators speak during conferenceMay is Law Month in Manatee County

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