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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 15, 2016
Connecticut connection

The hot Naples residential real estate market is getting national attention. New competitors like Connecticut-based William Raveis Real Estate are planning big moves there and across Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2025
Planning board rejects Sarasota synagogue's plan to sell site

The century-old synagogue Temple Beth Sholom wants to sell 6 acres of property for a multifamily development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2024
Taylor Morrello, 26

40 Under 40 winner Taylor Morrello is the consulting division lead at CRS Technology Consultants.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2025
New Mote aquarium opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 14, 2025
Trio of Tampa Bay insurance firm IPOs raise nearly $900M

After years of stagnation, four Tampa Bay area insurers have gone public or announced plans for an IPO this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 18, 2025
SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees

The Phelan family has learned that listening and adapting to customer needs quickly is the best recipe for success in the hospitality industry.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 27, 2026
UTC in Sarasota-Manatee would get special taxing powers under proposed bill

If passed, House Bill 4091 will make the University Town Center area a special district that can pay for infrastructure using bonds.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 19, 2023
As more multimillion-dollar homes enter market, Realtors look to cash in

Despite the price tag, luxury agents say the skills needed to sell a mansion are not so different from those needed to sell an average house.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • February 16, 2023
Manatee County builder wows buyers with solar-powered community

It's been five years since Pearl Homes started on Hunters Point, a solar-powered, net-positive community. But even now, the company is five years ahead in the industry.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 24, 2023
High-tech insurance firm enters Florida with aggressive growth plans

FloodFlash says technology and policy structure vastly improves how fast claims are paid, allowing for quicker returns to business.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 22, 2023
Lack of convention space — again — concerns business leaders

With the pending demolition of one major property, a go-to ballroom spot for Sarasota events is being taken off the board.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 4, 2022
Born from experience: A new twist on senior housing

A Fort Lauderdale company moving into the Gulf Coast is looking to expand options for seniors who want the benefits of aging in place but the services they need to flourish in their new situation.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2003
Selecting a Contractor

It's almost like hiring a key employee - make sure there's the right match between you and thecontractor/construction manager. 'I can't stress communication enough,' says Tom Wessel.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Patently Offended

BillingNetwork.com, an Internet medical-billing company, notified 250 competitors they may be in violation of federal patent laws. It has sued four of them.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • October 1, 2010
Open for Law

Wisconsin-based Quarles & Brady is among several firms expanding its practice to Tampa. Opportunities for growth along the Gulf Coast and in Florida are driving the additions, which secure talent that's already here.

  • Industries
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 26, 2010
Moving Targets

Hillsborough County's proposed strategic plan for economic growth aims at a smaller group of targeted industries, but leaves regulatory issues for another day.

  • Florida
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • August 27, 2010
Intelligent Growth

Celestar Corp., a low-profile defense contractor in Tampa, doesn't have to operate in the shadows to perform its best work.

  • Strategies
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • March 11, 2011
Building Tradition

Tampa-based contractor J.O. DeLotto and Sons tries to maintain old-fashioned values along with a strong book of business. It isn't the biggest, yet that hasn't stopped it from going after big-time projects.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 4, 2013
Chin Up

It really is all fun and games for toy entrepreneur Tim Walsh. But — no joke — he thinks he might have a big hit ready for market.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2011
Tough Task

A panel of 15 business and government leaders aims to help Florida save $3 billion over four years. It's a big idea kind of group.

  • Florida
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