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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2021
Bank promotes official to VP of lending role

Rudi Hamer has been with Sanibel Captiva Community Bank since 2017.

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  • February 24, 2021
Area company awarded low-speed vehicle contract with $18 million annual value

The contract means public entities nationwide will have access to Cruise Car products.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 6, 2020
Fast-growing food company woos new top chef

Chris Austin has a diverse background in the food industry.

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  • September 25, 2020
Scotlynn executive honored by U.S. Small Business Administration

Scotlynn USA's Ryan Carter receives “Person of the Year” award for Florida from U.S. Small Business Administration

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  • April 30, 2019
Tech industry organization names successor to longtime CEO

The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC), a Tampa, Florida-based international consortium of technology distributors, has named Frank Vitagliano CEO.

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  • May 11, 2018
Florida, always a bridesmaid, seeks to surpass Texas

Florida came in second place in the latest survey published by Chief Executive magazine.

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  • October 5, 2018
Bank executive learns life lesson from industry icon

One standout lesson comes from legendary banker Hugh McColl, former CEO of Bank of America. Lowman recalled that lesson during a keynote speech she recently gave at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon,

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  • March 6, 2019
Women’s retailer woos Nordstrom executive for top post

Longtime Nordstrom executive Karen McKibbin beings her new role with Chico’s FAS April 1.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 23, 2015
Another billion-dollar bank

In the accounting world for banks, loans are classified as assets.

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  • June 19, 2024
Sarasota kombucha company partners with national grocery chain

221 B.C. Kombucha is launching a line inside Harris Teeter stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 20, 2025
Polk County art museum completes $8 million expansion

The latest expansion brings The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art’s size to 50,000 square feet.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 5, 2025
Englewood restaurateurs to open new concept this fall

Chophouse 285 will bring a steakhouse and seafood restaurant to Dearborn Street.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2005
Traveling Man

Lawrence Hutson led the design and launch of Travelocity.com in 1996. Now, the software visionary is taking the online travel industry to the 'next generation' with Nexgen Travel Distribution Inc.

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  • May 15, 2008
ENTREPRENEUER OF THE YEAR OVERALL WINNER: BARRY SHEVLIN

Barry Shevlin has $500 million dreams for his company, already a big success that started off with a $3,000 loan.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • September 19, 2003
19 Re: Proposed Amendments to the Sarasota Sign Ordinance in the ZOU

Letter to the Editor: By Bob WaechterR&J Waechter Commercial ManagementSarasota

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 23, 2023
Local politician pays $4.75M for Holmes Beach property, mum on plans

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a lot of land changes hands in Punta Gorda, a car wash is on the market in Tampa, and the state's leading cancer center gets ready to expand.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 14, 2022
Kari-Jo Koshes, 37

JMX Brands director of stores and fulfillment

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 4, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

Frequent developer benefitsBuilt-in safetyViva Las HomewoodKellogg & Kimsey, GCBE volunteer honored

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  • April 23, 2004
Ratings Game

After magazine and bar scores, should Stetson and other established Florida law schools be looking over their shoulders?

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 25, 2020
Tech firm looks to recapture past growth rate in 2021

The pandemic pushed a fast-growing tech company in unexpected directions. While several moves were for survival, others lay the groundwork for a solid 2021.

  • Entrepreneurs
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