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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 15, 2025
Demolition underway at Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key in Sarasota

Luxury hotel developer Opal has plans for the site but has not revealed what it will do.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 21, 2025
Sarasota hotel to get refreshed with new management

Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality makes its debut into the Florida market with management of The Sarasota Modern.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 21, 2026
Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital

The gift will lead to the Bob and Brynne Coletti Women’s Cancer Program.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2012
Corporate Report: October 26

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2023
Ashley Dietz, 37

An Australian adventure set the tone for an exec’s fast-moving nonprofit career.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 7, 2025
Sarasota firm closes Venice, Lakewood Ranch sales totaling $35 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Clearwater boat retailer expands into Fort Myers, a Miami company takes over management of three communities, and a Dallas investor buys a Tampa property.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2008
Brave Change

The real estate sales business model has changed littleover the years, maintaining an all-out focus on commissions.A Gulf Coast entrepreneur is out for change.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
THE CAPITALIST: Irony on Wall Street

THE CAPITALIST: Irony on Wall Street

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 11, 2011
Bolt Up

An entrepreneurial electronics business seeks long-term growth through a major expansion. Despite high unemployment, staffing is its biggest challenge.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2022
A not-so-typical developer is building an affordable housing project with a twist in Wimauma

Nonprofit that builds affordable housing in rural areas through unique USDA program sees a pointed increase in demand. "There’s just there’s been an explosion" in need, says one official.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 23, 2013
Hooked on Woolybooger

With names like Squid Commander, Sugar Pop and Big Daddy Flat Face, Woolybooger hooks fishermen with its brightly colored lures. Now, you can buy them at West Marine.

  • Industries
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 8, 2021
Marketing executives runs down her marathon dream

Penny Primus rediscovered her love of running and has since racked up 13 marathons, including the marquee New York City and Boston events.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Reaching the World

The Clearwater-based technology distributor Tech Data wants to expand into new markets around the world and handle more products, such as consumer electronics.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Flint Stephens |
  • March 20, 2015
Will Obamacare cause the death of employer-sponsored health care?

Some predicted that passage of the Affordable Care Act would mean the death of employer-sponsored health insurance. In its second year of implementation, employers remain concerned and even fearful about how it will affect their businesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2004
Confusion in the Court

House Republicans pick a tough budget year to try to create another state appeals court district in Florida.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 24, 2023
7,400-yard golf course in rural Manatee County sets sights on 2024

The golf course and club is tasked with protecting at least 130 acres of wetlands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 14, 2005
New Starts

Anand Pallegaris business life hit a brick wall in 2003. Now he has big plans for the new year.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2006
Matt Walsh: 6 resolutions to improve the economy

Cut building and zoning regulations, increase insurance and school competition and let the world know we have jobs.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2005
Shaking Up the Industry

Steven Johnston says he's changing the real estate industry with a 2% commission business model. His competitors disagree.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 8, 2010
Shhhhh... Sink was a Banker

In a normal election year, Alex Sink's run for governor of Florida would play heavily on her successful banking career with Bank of America. But this is no normal election.

  • Florida
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