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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 15, 2025
Manatee County shopping plaza sold for nearly $40M

Cortez Plaza, a Sprouts and LA Fitness-anchored shopping center in west Bradenton, has changed ownership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 9, 2023
71 employees to lose their job as Walmart closes Pinellas County store

The layoffs will happen in March, about nine days after the company closes neighborhood market store

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 30, 2026
Collier affordable housing nonprofit launching portal to ease searches

The Housing Alliance is looking to double a $100,000 grant to create the program that will streamline options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 28, 2012
Stay Simple

A former NBC creative director says marketing a product or service shouldn't be complicated. One key to success: Tear down internal silos — immediately.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2023
Sarasota park, nationally known rowing facility names COO

Bruce Patneaude replaces Stephen Rodriguez, who guided the Sarasota park to being one of the world's top rowing facilities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2022
Top Chef TV star to expand tavern concept into Sarasota, Tampa, Naples

The restaurant concept was co-founded by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2011
Investor lists 243 acres in Nokomis for $26M

Gulf Coast real estate investor Henry Rodriguez wants to get out of land and put his money in buildings, and he'd like to goose the strategy shift with a $25 million nudge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2021
Legislators guard against frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits

Top officials promise to fast-track legislation.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2019
Area ranks highly in study of best cities to start a business in

The Tampa Bay, Florida, region has proven it's a fantastic place to which to move a business. Now a new survey, from WalletHub.com, reveals it’s also one of the best metro areas in the country in which to start a business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2022
Brokerage crushes competitors, hits nearly $6B in sales volume

John R. Wood Properties closed three sales worth at least $39 million in 2021.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2018
Former high-level JPMorgan exec joins area arts organization board

Heidi Miller and Barbara Trees appointed to Artis-Naples Board of Directors

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2017
Area beachfront hotel wins chain's top award

The Best Western Plus Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach is the only hotel in Florida to receive the award.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2017
Realtor hits $100M in sales volume, leads county

Roger Pettingell closed $100 million in sales volume and is expected to finish the year with $104.6 million overall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2013
UT's Sykes College makes best schools list

The University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business listed among best business schools in the world.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2016
Former Bucs surgeon joins another NFL team

Bradenton area physician Dr. Daniel Lamar was an orthopedic surgeon for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 10 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2016
Chairman retakes CEO role at fast-growth firm

George Pickhardt has been leader at Sarasota-based Environmental Pest Service for 44 years.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2016
POWER BROKERS: Cushman & Wakefield

The firm dominated CoStar's awards in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, with more individuals recognized than any other commercial brokerage.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2015
Florida business climate: sigh

The business climate in Florida for entrepreneurs is a tad better than mediocre, according to new report.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 6, 2024
Florida, with $1.6B, leads nation on livestream sales platform Whatnot

Sellers in Florida grab top spot nationally in live commerce sales, according to a new report from livestream shopping platform Whatnot.

  • Florida
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2025
James Beard-nominated restaurateurs to open upscale Japanese spot at UTC

Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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