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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2022
Bank of America names new president for Sarasota-Manatee region

Erik Vatter has been with Bank of America for more than a decade.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Neal dives into pool construction

Leave it to Pat Neal to zig. Neal, a Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder and previous Review Entrepreneur of the Year, is confident his new pool division, Neal Signature Pools, will be successful — even as several other pool companies close due to the economic malaise.

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  • October 8, 2010
New Jersey partners buy Sea Jay Apartments

Two New Jersey real estate entrepreneurs purchased the 42-unit Sea Jay Apartments for $1.2 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2010
Better than nothing, but a ways to go

Lee County commissioners aren't known for being big tax cutters, so Coffee Talk figures any reduction is welcome news.

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  • August 13, 2010
CoStar survey offers signs of hope

The industrial sector of the commercial real estate industry, desperate for any sliver of good news, can find some in a new survey.

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  • July 18, 2013
Popular Manatee County eatery to expand, hire new top chef

Polo Grill and Bar will also add more organic items to its menu.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 18, 2013
Lobbyists haul in $120M in 2012

Several leading firms collected more than $4 million in fees last year.

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  • March 5, 2013
Historic Pasco hotel to get new life

Once famous as a refuge for stars, a hotel built in 1920 is being redeveloped.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 2, 2013
Tampa Bay & Co. names new CEO

The tourism organization hires the city of Tampa's chief of staff as its new leader.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 22, 2011
Sunfield Homes, Amberglen buy Riverview land

New Port Richey-based Sunfield Homes Inc. and its affiliated investment firm Amberglen Development Inc. purchased 83 acres in the Simmons Loop area of Riverview for $2.3 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • August 1, 2013
Shareholder skeptical of HMA deal

Glenview Capital continues to lobby for a new board of directors at HMA.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 15, 2011
Hooters Management Corp. buys Pepin Restaurant site

Clearwater-based Hooters Management Corp. purchased the 9,315-square-foot Pepin Restaurant on Fourth Street in Northeast Park for $1.6 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 13, 2012
New Whole Foods opens in Tampa

It's the second location in the city for the Austin, Texas-based food retailer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • November 15, 2012
IRISS' Topping Out Party

On Nov. 9, IRISS hosted a barbecue to celebrate “topping-off” its new facility. The global headquarters is under construction at the Lakewood Ranch Commerce Center, 10306 Technology Terrace, Bradenton.

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  • September 24, 2012
Port project near completion

The new terminal at the Tampa Port includes an ethanol pipeline.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 19, 2012
Tampa business owners starting new restaurant

The price equated to $210 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 25, 2012
'30 jobs' project seeks $30K

Local nonprofit hopes to jumpstart hiring at five startup businesses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 24, 2012
Sun Hyd. plans $16M addition

The Sarasota firm is planning to spend $16 million on an expansion project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 4, 2012
PGT hires two executives

Window and door firm adds a new position: VP of customer relations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Manufacturer plans 20 hires

Veethree Electronics & Marine seeks more staff for move to larger facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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