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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2023
Fort Myers architecture firm expands to Michigan with acquisition

Studio+ now has six offices nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 3, 2023
Foursome of banks unite under one $2.46 billion brand

The Crews banking name in the region dates back 93 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 2, 2022
Inaugural flight brings in over 90 passengers to Sarasota

Breeze Airways, which debuted at SRQ earlier this year, celebrated the new flight from New York with a Champagne christening and water cannon salute.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2023
Tampa cosmetic services company names veteran exec as CEO

Sharon Leite, who's held leadership roles at Walt Disney Co., Bath & Body Works and The Gap, has succeeded David Prokupek at Ideal Image.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Hard times for hoteliers

Tampa hotel broker Lou Plasencia says he hopes he never again experiences days in his industry like he is now. About 40% to 50% of some of his clients — hotel owners — cannot pay their debt service. By this summer, that figure might climb to 60%.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Newmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest activities of local movers and shakers is provided free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2010
Company non-local, company non grata

In St. Petersburg, the city's purchasing department might need to re-read its own mission statement. And throw in city ordinances, too.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2013
County addresses responsiveness issues

The implication that Sarasota County officials were slow to handle what a developer considered a simple land planning issue was touched on in the Business Observer's recent issue.

  • News
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 25, 2011
M Waterfront Grille: Meal with a view

Located at 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. in Naples, M Waterfront Grille has some creative flair, but doesn't go overboard with its continental cuisine.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2010
Audit says state agency 'lost control'

The state's Department of Management Services is under the gun following an audit claiming the agency's lack of oversight and meddling by judges led to excess spending.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2012
AirTran to abandon SRQ in 2012

The discount airline will discontinue service from Sarasota's airport in August.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2020
Historic global wealth management firm acquires area company

Laidlaw Wealth Management adds offices in Tampa and Naples to its Florida portfolio.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2021
Airport's December passenger traffic increases 12%

End-of-year figures show airport passenger traffic down 37% in 2020 compared to 2019.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2021
Software, IT firm names new CEO

Felix Lluberes comes to Stickboy with a wide range of career experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • 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
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2020
Former health system executive named company's VP of sales, marketing

Mike Moss spent the past 10 years managing physician relations, business development and continuum of care relations teams.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2020
Airport passenger traffic increases 18% in July

Year-to-date figures show SRQ passenger traffic is down 32%.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2020
Real estate brokerage expands to Orlando region with merger

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty aims to build on its luxury services in Central Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2019
Fire protection company on the cusp of a major expansion

After more than a decade of mostly organic growth, Fort Myers-based Integrated Fire and Security Solutions is on the cusp of a major expansion — in sales volume and geographic markets.

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