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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 5, 2024
Owners shutter Longboat Key hotel due to heavy Helene damage

The Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key was hit hard by flooding during Hurricane Helene, leaving the owners little choice but to close for good.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Blue Hen state seeks some BFFs

The state of Delaware, already nationally known for its low business tax structure, hopes to grow more with its latest economic development tactic: The referral.

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  • May 10, 2011
Sarasota firm worth nearly $1B

Sun Hydraulics' latest earnings helped its stock reach a new 52-week high.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2020
Airport reels in new nonstop route

Low-cost airline leader Allegiant continues to add nonstop routes in the region. The latest: Service to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2017
Dave & Buster's to hire hundreds in Tampa

Texas-based entertainment, restaurant chain opening latest location in October

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2016
Florida feels peachy

The Sunshine State won't mess with Texas, and New York remains a big apple, but when it comes to visitors, Georgia is the state on Florida's mind.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
Homes sell for millions

Two Olde Naples homes sold for nearly $30 million in the last two months of 2012.

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  • November 8, 2011
Health insurance costs hurt SRI

Despite $26 million in revenue, the Tampa firm posted a small loss.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2013
Food distributor moves HQ to Bonita Springs

Innovative Food Holdings acquired a 10,000-square-foot building.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2012
Lee hotel revenues rise

Revenues at hotels in Lee County rose 5% in March compared with 2011.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2015
Restaurant chain promotes exec to president

Chris Tomasso was previously chief marketing officer of First Watch.

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  • August 2, 2025
Sarasota chamber leader wins global recognition

Heather Kasten, president and CEO of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has earned the highest certification of the chamber profession.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 6, 2024
Visitors down, lodging spending up in Sarasota County in July

Sarasota County’s head of tourism reports on the latest visitor data.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
The battle for capital continues for banks

The quest for additional bank capital continues apace on the Gulf Coast, with TIB Financial the latest to announce plans to raise more money.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2013
Realtor gets 26 years for mortgage fraud

A Tampa area Realtor and loan officer receives prison sentence for fraudulent acts.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 6, 2024
Boar's Head lawsuits filed in two states over listeria outbreak

Two sets of consumers filed a lawsuit against the Sarasota-based deli meat company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2022
Denver company acquires $510M advisory firm

Cordasco Financial Network was founded in 2011.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2018
Travel marketing bureau grabs five awards

Visit Tampa Bay earned several top industry honors at the 2017 Adrian Awards in New York.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2012
Michaelson Real Estate Group buys Park at Ashley Place

The price equated to $56,293 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 20, 2020
Report: Florida markets lead in industrial projects

Surge in demand has led to new projects statewide.

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