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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2022
Marijuana industry continues to sprout in Florida

A new location in Cape Coral and a locally based company with franchise growth prove the industry is far from slowing down.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • April 6, 2018
It’s time to dust off those partnership agreements

Small partnerships could be spared the toughest of the new IRS audit rules, or partners could take an alternative approach.

  • Transactions
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2011
Obstacle Course

Jim Harper and Rogers Wells saw a clear need for psychiatric hospital in Lee County. But regulatory hurdles, the banking crisis and turmoil in the bond market nearly wrecked their plans.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 18, 2024
Skin care entrepreneur prospers with 'failure isn’t an option' attitude

When the pandemic temporarily shut down Alexis Pfropper’s new spa, she shifted. She paid rent in gift cards (the landlord loved it) and even developed a skin care line for a new revenue stream.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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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 |
  • May 1, 2009
Bank regulators in deep denial

Regulators don't have to deny anyone's right to open a new bank. Apparently, all they have to do is give you the big run-around and hope you go away.

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 6, 2013
Keep the news alive

Newspapers contain rich content that genealogists, historians and academics value. Naples-based NewsBank archives newspaper stories dating back hundreds of years.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2019
Rebrand aims to better express medical firm's reach

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates has a new name, logo and website.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic Forecast 2020: Auto Sales

Steve Bierwirth, president of Bob Boast Volkswagen

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 19, 2024
Target to build large-format store near Lakewood Ranch

The retailer has filed for a permit with Manatee County to build a new store, nearly 25,000 square feet larger than its average store, at Marketplace at Heritage Harbour off I-75.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 17, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays sale to close in next two weeks

The team, which announced two top leaders were stepping down, says the reportedly $1.7 billion deal is "pending final approval."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2023
Helios announces big start to the year

The news of the company expanding into two new operational centers was followed shortly by an acquisition.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 25, 2022
Innovation lives elsewhere, according to new report

Research reveals some hard truths about Tampa Bay's knowledge economy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 19, 2022
Atlanta multifamily company expands along Gulf Coast, adding over 500 units to its portfolio

RangeWater is using acquisitions and now new construction to grow its footprint in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
Gateway Bank getting new customers

Gulf Coast banks are getting whacked like a piñata lately, with capital requirements and cease and desist orders falling like candy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2021
Airlines add new nonstop routes to region, from L.A. to D.C.

Airports continue to enjoy a rebound in activity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2021
Community opens Publix, announces new tenants

Other retailers at Crescent B Commons include restaurants,  hair and beauty salons and health care providers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2021
High-end center adds three tenants, including wine-focused restaurant

Other new Mercato tenants include a high-tech fitness studio and a clothing boutique.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2019
Area biotech firm leaps to new creation: synthetic frogs

The SynDaver Synthetic Frog made its debut at J.W. Mitchell High School in New Port Richey in November.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 21, 2024
USF among first US colleges with plans for AI, cybersecurity school

The University of South Florida will create a college focused on the rapidly evolving fields of AI, cybersecurity and computing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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