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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 23, 2016
Venice on the verge

This southern Sarasota County city has gone from afterthought to a developer's darling. What's fueling the mini-boom?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
Government Efficiency

It's no joke: A pair of top government officials have found that using technology keeps them on top ofSouthwest Florida's rapid growth. It saves money, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 28, 2018
Mindset shift: Lucrative pivot a result of hard-learned lessons

Chad Nuss, co-founder of St. Petersburg, Florida-based sales training firm InsideOut, discusses the progress his company made in 2018 and its outlook for 2019.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2017
Water tower aims to encourage visitors

The Visit Sarasota County logo will be painted on a water tower near the interstate.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 14, 2022
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Vice president of sales, PulteGroup

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Little sales, big sales lead to record sales for AckermanLakewood Ranch land costs make bank branches expensiveCharley heats up warehouse marketLuzier leaves for Dunlap & Moran

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 19, 2010
Plugged In

Who says you can't build cars in Florida? Two Pinellas County companies are betting on new electric technology to boost the auto industry's fortunes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 27, 2023
Solar co-op established for Sarasota, Charlotte counties

The co-op provides members a group rate, increasing the amount of money saved relying on solar power.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
$362M urban revitalization project wins $30M federal grant

Fort Myers was one of five finalists nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Anti-mold firm plans 52 hires in Bradenton

New South Biolabs will sell products made by Toronto-based Biosenta.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 4, 2023
Car washes, drug stores top week’s property sales

The week brought news of new luxury apartments in Sarasota, big happening in Southwest Florida and build-to-rent action in Tampa.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2023
Serial business owners buy a pair of Sarasota bagel businesses

From skiing to schmear, the core of the Koffman brothers’ business model remains straightforward: Treat people well, and avoid micromanaging.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 18, 2026
After nearly $39M land deal, Parrish residential project begins selling homes

Explore by Del Webb at North River Ranch will begin sales on May 20, before a May 30 grand opening.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 14, 2018
Sub chain CEO: 'I'll clean the worst restrooms'

Don Fox was recently in Tampa for a University of South Florida Muma College of Business “Conversation with a CEO” event. In an interview with the Business Observer, Fox talked about leadership, franchise best practices and connecting business with philan

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 21, 2020
Numbers game: Bookkeeper moonlights as insurance saleswoman

Carmen Luciano has found fast success in selling insurance as a side hustle, through Clearwater-based Strategic Insurance Services.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Emery Ellinger |
  • March 19, 2021
Selling Your Business?

Know the Pros of a Third-Party Sale

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2021
Sale of $13.25 million estate marks second-highest price in county

The property in Sarasota's Harbor Acres sold before it reached the listing phase.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2020
Amid crisis, restaurant group sees positive sales trends emerging

Tampa, Florida-based Bloomin’ Brands Inc. says 92% of its company-owned restaurants have reopened with limited in-restaurant dining capacity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2018
Apartment community sold for $49.7 million

Cushman & Wakefield facilitates sale of Mosaic at the Forum in Fort Myers to private investment group.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2024
Snack company hits $100M in Florida sales, targets market share

Utz Brands bought a series of routes that include Fort Myers and Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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